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Head Coach Debbie Humphreys

Head Coach Debbie Humphreys

One of the architects of SFA’s championship culture, Debbie Humphreys has gained a reputation as of one of the nation’s top NCAA Division I volleyball coaches through her 37 seasons in charge of the Ladyjacks. In that time, she has compiled a highly impressive record of 846-376. She reached the 800 mark against Boise State on September 8th, 2023 which makes her one of four active Division I coaches who have reached that milestone, and one of two active coaches who have achieved this milestone at one institution. The 800 plus wins by Humphreys is currently the fourth most among active Division I coaches, and 20th all-time. Mary Wise (Florida), Chris Poole (Florida State), and John Cook (Nebraska) are the only coaches ranked ahead of Humphreys in terms of wins.


The Humphreys File
Colleges: Texas Tech University (1986) 
Family: Richard (Husband), Regan (Daughter), Will (Son)
 
Coaching Experience
1988-Present: SFA | Head Coach

Accomplishments
• Eight-Time Southland Conference Coach of the Year

(1992, 1994, 2004, 2006, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019)
• Twelve Southland Conference Regular Season Championships
(1994-96, 2004-07, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
One WAC Conference Championship (2022)
One WAC Coach of the Year (2023)
• Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances
(1994, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023)
• AVCA Southwest Region Coach of the Year (2023)
• AVCA 30 over 30 Award Recipient
• Has served on AVCA Head Coaches Committee representative
• Top 25 Poll Voter
• Served as Chair of SLC Coaches' Committee
• SFA Hall of Honor recipient
• 846 career victories ranks 4th most among active Division I head coaches
• 26 20+ win seasons
• Led Ladyjacks to undefeated conference seasons in 2005, 2006, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2023


Humphrey's Career Record

Year School Overall Pct. Conf. Pct. Finish
1988 SFA 13-9 .591 5-2 .714 3rd SLC
1989 SFA 12-18 .400 2-5 .286 5th SLC
1990 SFA 15-19 .441 4-3 .571 4th SLC
1991 SFA 15-18 .455 5-4 .556 4th SLC
1992 SFA 28-10 .737 7-2 .778 3rd SLC
1993 SFA 29-11 .725 7-2 .778 2nd SLC, NIVC Tournament
1994 SFA 32-4 .889 12-1 .923 1st SLC, NCAA Tournament
1995 SFA 30-10 .750 17-1 .944 1st SLC, NIVC Tournament
1996 SFA 23-12 .657 13-3 .813 1st SLC
1997 SFA 23-13 .639 14-4 .778 2nd SLC, NCAA Tournament
1998 SFA 24-7 .774 16-4 .800 2nd SLC
1999 SFA 26-10 .722 17-3 .850 2nd SLC, NCAA Tournament
2000 SFA 18-13 .581 13-7 .650 4th SLC
2001 SFA 23-8 .742 16-4 .800 2nd SLC
2002 SFA 22-12 .647 14-6 .700 3rd SLC
2003 SFA 19-13 .594 15-5 .750 2nd SLC
2004 SFA 26-6 .812 17-3 .850 T-1st SLC, NCAA First Round
2005 SFA 28-3 .903 19-0 1.000 1st SLC
2006 SFA 31-4 .886 16-0 1.000 1st SLC, NCAA Second Round
2007 SFA 27-8 .771 15-1 .938 T-1st SLC
2008 SFA 20-9 .690 11-5 .688 T-4th SLC
2009 SFA 24-13 .649 11-5 .688 4th SLC
2010 SFA 12-19 .387 5-11 .313 10th SLC
2011 SFA 14-18 .438 6-10 .375 7th SLC
2012 SFA 22-12 .647 11-7 .611 T-4th SLC
2013 SFA 16-16 .500 8-10 .444 8th SLC
2014 SFA 24-8 .750 16-0 1.000 1st SLC
2015 SFA 20-14 .588 11-5 .688 3rd SLC
2016 SFA 20-11 .645 12-4 .750 2nd SLC
2017 SFA 26-8 .765 14-2 .875 1st SLC, NIVC First Round
2018 SFA 32-3 .914 16-0 1.000 1st SLC, NCAA First Round
2019 SFA 31-2 .939 16-0 1.000 1st SLC, NCAA First Round
2020     SFA 23-6 .793 11-1 .917 1st SLC
2021       SFA 19-10 .655 8-5 .615 3rd SW Division WAC, NIVC Second Round
2022 SFA 26-5 .839 11-3 .786 2nd WAC, WAC Champ, NCAA First Round
2023 SFA 29-5 .853 16-0 1.000 1st WAC, NCAA First Round
36 Years TOTALS 822-367 .691 427-128 .769 Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances