Temple University Athletics
Linda Hampton-Keith Named Temple Women’s Volleyball Coach
1.3.22 | Women's Volleyball
PHILADELPHIA - Linda Hampton-Keith, who guided North Carolina State to consecutive 20-win seasons and a berth in the 2017 NCAA Tournament, has been named the head women's volleyball coach at Temple University, announced Vice President and Director of Athletics Arthur Johnson.
"We are excited to welcome Linda Hampton-Keith and her family to the Temple Athletics Family," said Johnson. "Linda checked all of the boxes for our committee, which was chaired by (Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director/SWA) Jessica Reo. She has had success at the highest level as a head coach and is a proven recruiter who will be able to bring quality players to help Temple return to the NCAAs."
Hampton-Keith, who most recently helped Louisville advance to the 2021 Women's Volleyball Final Four as a volunteer coach, brings a wealth of experience to the Temple program. She served four seasons as the head coach at NC State (2016-19) where she led the Wolfpack to 16 new team season records, 11 individual career and season records, including the program's only NCAA Tournament win, 3-2 over Oregon in 2017. She also coached 11 All-ACC selections, five AVCA All-Region selections and two AVCA All-Americans during her tenure.
"I want to thank Arthur Johnson, Jessica Reo and the search committee for the opportunity to be the next head volleyball coach for Temple," said Hampton-Keith. "I am honored to be leading Temple volleyball into a new era and proud to be an Owl. The vision and mission I have as a coach aligns with the vision for the University, athletic department and the volleyball program and I look forward to working tirelessly on behalf of the student athletes and representing Temple in our community."
Before her stint at NC State, she was a member of the Arizona State women's volleyball staff for five seasons (2011-15), serving as associate head coach for the final three. At ASU, she helped the Sun Devils earn four NCAA tournament appearances with the 2015 team being ranked as high as No. 5 in the nation.
Hampton-Keith was also the recruiting coordinator at ASU with her efforts resulting in nationally ranked classes in four of her five years in Tempe. ASU's 2013 recruiting class was tabbed No. 13 in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com, one of the highest in program history. During her time with the Sun Devils, the program produced two All-Americans, two all-region performers, five All-Pac 12 selections and four Pac 12 All-Freshman Team members.
Prior to her stint at Arizona State, Hampton-Keith spent six seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Texas Christian University. While in Fort Worth, she helped the Horned Frogs post four consecutive winning seasons and earn their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2009, which included a 3-0 victory against Rice in the first round.
Hampton-Keith has also worked closely with the nation's top youth players through the USA Volleyball Youth Development Programs. She coached at USA High Performance camps from 2001-05, served as head coach for the USA Volleyball North Texas Region Team in 2007, assisted the Youth National A2 Team in 2009, and most recently assisted the USA Collegiate National Team in 2013 and 2014.
She and her husband, Maark, have one daughter.
"We are excited to welcome Linda Hampton-Keith and her family to the Temple Athletics Family," said Johnson. "Linda checked all of the boxes for our committee, which was chaired by (Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director/SWA) Jessica Reo. She has had success at the highest level as a head coach and is a proven recruiter who will be able to bring quality players to help Temple return to the NCAAs."
Hampton-Keith, who most recently helped Louisville advance to the 2021 Women's Volleyball Final Four as a volunteer coach, brings a wealth of experience to the Temple program. She served four seasons as the head coach at NC State (2016-19) where she led the Wolfpack to 16 new team season records, 11 individual career and season records, including the program's only NCAA Tournament win, 3-2 over Oregon in 2017. She also coached 11 All-ACC selections, five AVCA All-Region selections and two AVCA All-Americans during her tenure.
"I want to thank Arthur Johnson, Jessica Reo and the search committee for the opportunity to be the next head volleyball coach for Temple," said Hampton-Keith. "I am honored to be leading Temple volleyball into a new era and proud to be an Owl. The vision and mission I have as a coach aligns with the vision for the University, athletic department and the volleyball program and I look forward to working tirelessly on behalf of the student athletes and representing Temple in our community."
Before her stint at NC State, she was a member of the Arizona State women's volleyball staff for five seasons (2011-15), serving as associate head coach for the final three. At ASU, she helped the Sun Devils earn four NCAA tournament appearances with the 2015 team being ranked as high as No. 5 in the nation.
Hampton-Keith was also the recruiting coordinator at ASU with her efforts resulting in nationally ranked classes in four of her five years in Tempe. ASU's 2013 recruiting class was tabbed No. 13 in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com, one of the highest in program history. During her time with the Sun Devils, the program produced two All-Americans, two all-region performers, five All-Pac 12 selections and four Pac 12 All-Freshman Team members.
Prior to her stint at Arizona State, Hampton-Keith spent six seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Texas Christian University. While in Fort Worth, she helped the Horned Frogs post four consecutive winning seasons and earn their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2009, which included a 3-0 victory against Rice in the first round.
Hampton-Keith has also worked closely with the nation's top youth players through the USA Volleyball Youth Development Programs. She coached at USA High Performance camps from 2001-05, served as head coach for the USA Volleyball North Texas Region Team in 2007, assisted the Youth National A2 Team in 2009, and most recently assisted the USA Collegiate National Team in 2013 and 2014.
She and her husband, Maark, have one daughter.
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