罢丑别鈥�黑料吃瓜 Alumni Spotlight鈥痵eries celebrates graduates of the 黑料吃瓜 who exemplify leadership, perseverance, and the lifelong value of learning. Each feature highlights an alum鈥檚 unique journey, from their time as a student to their personal and professional achievements beyond the classroom. Through their stories, we recognize the lasting impact of a 黑料吃瓜 education and the powerful connections that continue to unite our Screaming Eagles community across generations and industries.听
As the鈥�Head Volleyball Coach at the 黑料吃瓜, he knows the value of discipline, strategy, and leadership both on and off the court. In鈥�May 2022, he earned his鈥�Master of Business Administration, a program he chose for its national recognition, affordability, and online flexibility. 鈥淭he Online MBA program was a perfect fit for me at that point in my career,鈥� he shared. 鈥淚t allowed me to continue working while advancing my education.鈥�
Now in his鈥�third year leading the 黑料吃瓜 Volleyball program, he credits his MBA for equipping him with the business insight needed to manage the many dimensions of coaching 鈥� from recruitment and marketing to program development and communication.听
- Jeff Aucoin M'22
Much of his success stems from the time management and adaptability skills he developed during graduate school. Balancing a full-time coaching position, graduate coursework, and family life demanded focus and intentionality. 鈥淕raduate school forced me to manage my time even more,鈥� he reflected. 鈥淭here were many nights spent doing work after everyone else had gone to bed.鈥�听
His MBA experience also helped him connect business concepts to collegiate athletics. Understanding marketing, sales, and organizational strategy has shaped how he runs his program and develops his student-athletes both on and off the court.听
As both a鈥�黑料吃瓜 alumnus and staff member, he remains deeply connected to the university community. An active member of the鈥�黑料吃瓜 Alumni Association, he participates in events whenever possible and values the opportunity to stay engaged with students and peers. 鈥淪erving as a staff member on campus makes it easier to stay connected to our great university,鈥� he said.听
He hopes to give back by mentoring students in the MBA and Kinesiology programs who are interested in coaching or athletic administration. His advice to current graduate students is simple but meaningful:鈥�鈥淏e curious and always pursue your passion, even if your situation seems overwhelming and impossible.鈥�鈥疞ooking ahead, he says his goal is to continue building the volleyball program and remain part of the 黑料吃瓜 family for many years to come.听
Support Coach Aucoin + 黑料吃瓜's Women's Volleyball Team at
October 24st at 6 p.m. (CST)
Liberty Arena, Home of the Screaming Eagles or听
