Temple University Athletics
Women's Volleyball
Olivia Vance
- Title:
- Assistant Volleyball Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator
- Email:
- olivia.vance@temple.edu
Olivia Vance built an accomplished collegiate volleyball career at both the University of Toledo and Temple University before moving into the professional and coaching ranks.
At Toledo, Vance was a four-time Academic All-MAC honoree and a consistent starter across her four seasons. She ranked among the MAC’s top blockers, finishing her career inside the program’s top-10 all-time in blocks per set. Highlights included multiple matches with double-digit kills, a career-best 19 kills recorded twice in the 2020-21 season, and standout performances in postseason NIVC play.
Transferring to Temple, Vance made an immediate impact, earning AAC All-Academic honors while finishing third on the team in kills during the 2023 season. She notched 253 kills, recorded 13 double-digit kill matches, and tied her career-high with 19 kills against UAB. She also made her mark defensively, posting four matches of five or more blocks, while showcasing her serving with 16 aces on the year. Her .600 hitting percentage in a match ranked fifth-best in Temple history during the 25-point scoring format. In recognition of her leadership and skill, Vance was selected as a 2023 AVCA Convention Demonstrator Scholarship recipient, one of a select group of student-athletes nationally chosen to represent at the event.
Beyond the court, Vance leveraged her creativity and entrepreneurial mindset through NIL opportunities, collaborating with brands like Uber, CVS, and Comcast Spectacor, while building a digital following of more than 120K. She became a resource for fellow student-athletes navigating NIL, blending athletics with branding, content creation, and business development.
Following her collegiate career, Vance joined Temple’s staff as a graduate assistant in Spring 2024, supporting recruiting and team operations while preparing for her professional season. She then signed with Leixões Sport Club in Portugal, competing in the country’s top professional league during the 2024–25 season.
Now back in Philadelphia, Vance serves as Assistant Volleyball Coach & Recruiting Coordinator at Temple University, where she applies her on-court experience, professional insights, and innovative recruiting strategies to help shape the future of the program.
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At Toledo, Vance was a four-time Academic All-MAC honoree and a consistent starter across her four seasons. She ranked among the MAC’s top blockers, finishing her career inside the program’s top-10 all-time in blocks per set. Highlights included multiple matches with double-digit kills, a career-best 19 kills recorded twice in the 2020-21 season, and standout performances in postseason NIVC play.
Transferring to Temple, Vance made an immediate impact, earning AAC All-Academic honors while finishing third on the team in kills during the 2023 season. She notched 253 kills, recorded 13 double-digit kill matches, and tied her career-high with 19 kills against UAB. She also made her mark defensively, posting four matches of five or more blocks, while showcasing her serving with 16 aces on the year. Her .600 hitting percentage in a match ranked fifth-best in Temple history during the 25-point scoring format. In recognition of her leadership and skill, Vance was selected as a 2023 AVCA Convention Demonstrator Scholarship recipient, one of a select group of student-athletes nationally chosen to represent at the event.
Beyond the court, Vance leveraged her creativity and entrepreneurial mindset through NIL opportunities, collaborating with brands like Uber, CVS, and Comcast Spectacor, while building a digital following of more than 120K. She became a resource for fellow student-athletes navigating NIL, blending athletics with branding, content creation, and business development.
Following her collegiate career, Vance joined Temple’s staff as a graduate assistant in Spring 2024, supporting recruiting and team operations while preparing for her professional season. She then signed with Leixões Sport Club in Portugal, competing in the country’s top professional league during the 2024–25 season.
Now back in Philadelphia, Vance serves as Assistant Volleyball Coach & Recruiting Coordinator at Temple University, where she applies her on-court experience, professional insights, and innovative recruiting strategies to help shape the future of the program.
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