After finishing an outstanding career as a Rightside and Outside Hitter at the University of West Florida, Kierra Potts (KP) joins the Pirate coaching staff. Potts will serve as the Assistant Volleyball Coach and work in athletic development. 

Kierra proudly spent six years as a student-athlete under Head Coach Melissa Wolter, where she demonstrated excellence and leadership for the Argonauts program. She finished her playing career with 493 total kills and 145 total blocks and earned the GSC All-Tournament Team in 2022.

Potts served as Captain of the UWF volleyball team for her last three years as an athlete and played a major role in the program's success. During her time as an Argo, UWF won the Gulf South Conference (GSC) regular season championship, and GSC Tournament Championship, and appeared at the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament all five years.   

Alongside her career as a player, Potts also served as a coach for three seasons at 850 Elite Volleyball Academy, where she also played before joining UWF. While working on her Master's, she worked as a graduate assistant in the Division of University Advancements for Alumni Relations. Kierra earned a B.A. in Communication ('21) and an M.A. in Strategic Communication & Leadership ('23).