The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Akers promoted to Beach Volleyball Associate Head Coach
05.29.2025 | Beach Volleyball
Angie Akers enters third season with the Longhorns.
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas beach volleyball head coach Stein Metzger announced Thursday the promotion of Angie Akers to Associate Head Coach.
Akers, who is entering her third season with the Longhorns, was brought on as an assistant coach in 2023 to build the new program on the Forty Acres after a successful stint at LMU. In the first two seasons, Texas won its first-ever CCSA conference title and made it to the Elite Eight at the NCAA Tournament.
"I am thrilled to announce the promotion of Angie Akers to Associate Head Coach," head coach Stein Metzger said. "She has been a true partner in building the program these last two years. Through it all, Angie has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a deep commitment to the growth and success of our team."
In two seasons, the Longhorns made a run in the postseason in its first season eligible for participation. Texas swept the CCSA tournament to win its first conference title and was led by the CCSA pair of the tournament in Katie Hashman and Emma Grace Roberton. The No. 2 pair also earned the first-ever AVCA Pair of the Week honors for the Longhorns and were the clinching court in Texas's first-ever win at the NCAA Championships defeating Cal, 3-2.
"Angie consistently puts the student-athletes first and is always looking for ways to better teach and serve them," Metzger said. "This promotion reflects the tremendous impact she has made and the respect she commands among players and staff alike. We look forward to the continued success and innovation Angie will bring in her new role."
The Longhorns ended its second full season with a 28-10 record, earned the No. 7 seed at the NCAA tournament, picked up six CCSA All-tournament honors, eight CCSA All-Academic honors and one AVCA Top Flight pair honor.
Prior to her time on the Forty Acres, Akers coached two seasons at LMU as the Assistant Head Coach. The Lions won back-to-back West Coast Conference Championships and had runs in the NCAA tournament. Akers was the USA coach for April Ross and Alix Klineman who won gold at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The pair never dropped a set on their way to gold, including in the gold medal match against Australia. She began her international coaching career with the Dutch National teams from 2015-2020.
Akers played four years at Notre Dame, played on the AVP Tour from 2002-2013 and was named the 2022 AVP Rookie of the Year. She also took part in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour from 2009-12 and was named the 2009 FIVB Rookie of the Year and was a member of the USA Beach National team from 2009-2012.
