Head Coach Jacob Voss

Jacob Voss was named head coach of the Gustavus Adolphus College volleyball program on Jan. 27, 2025 by Athletics Director Tom Brown. Voss becomes the sixth head coach in the 56-year history of the program.

"Jake brings a unique background in leadership with his experiences in coaching volleyball at both the high school and college level, while also being a self-employed small business owner," Brown said. "Coming from a successful Division II program that has recently won multiple conference championships with NCAA tournament experience, we are excited for Jake to carry on a tradition of excellence here at Gustavus as one of the premier Division III teams in the Midwest."

Voss, a 2015 Gustavus graduate, spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach at St. Cloud State University where he helped guide the Huskies to three NSIC championships and four NCAA Division II tournament appearances, including regional championship runner-up finishes in 2022 and 2024. While at St. Cloud State, Voss coached 15 All-Conference honorees, 10 All-Region selections, seven All-Americans, and the 2023 AVCA Division II National Player of the Year. From 2017-20, Voss was the head varsity coach at Upsala High School. Voss also brings an entrepreneurial background after being a self-employed restaurant owner from 2011-23, where he managed all facets of a full service food and beverage operation.

"I am excited and honored to be back at Gustavus Adolphus College," said Voss. "As a proud alum of 2015, it is an incredible opportunity to give back to the Gustavus community that has given so much to me. My volleyball journey began under Coach 'Ro,' and I am excited to continue and build on the culture and competitiveness of the program. I look forward to making a positive impact on our student athletes' excellence in the classroom, on the court, and as a person. Thank you to Tom Brown, the hiring committee, and the Gustavus community for the opportunity to lead the Gustavus volleyball program and continue to contribute to the Gustavus community. I am excited to be back on campus and to make a positive impact."

During his time as an undergraduate at Gustavus, Voss started his coaching career as a student assistant coach under his now predecessor, Rachelle Sherden, who led the Gusties to six MIAC regular season championships, six MIAC playoff titles, and seven NCAA tournament appearances in 15 years as head coach. Since its inception in 1969, Gustavus volleyball has claimed 10 MIAC regular season championships with 10 trips to the national tournament, highlighted by a national quarterfinal finish in 2017. In the past three seasons, Gustavus volleyball boasts an overall record of 72-22, and is 33-0 in the MIAC.