Creston, IOWA—Creston native Brianna Maitlen is headed home to take over at the helm of Southwestern Community College’s volleyball program beginning with the team’s fall 2024 season.

Maitlen, a graduate of Creston High School, has been a middle school counselor and high school volleyball coach for the Sioux City Community School District since 2018.

“We are so excited to have Brianna returning to Creston to lead our volleyball program,” stated Kim Bishop, SWCC athletic director. “Her ability to relate to student-athletes will bring stability to the team and her coaching experience has provided an excellent framework to assist as she transitions to coaching at the collegiate level. I can’t wait to see what she does with our program.”

Maitlen said she takes great pride in assisting her teams reach their full potential and she enjoys providing them with support, guidance, and motivation.

“I plan to bring to SWCC a non-stop, can-do, positive attitude,” said Maitlen. “The passion I have for the game, coupled with the hometown energy and excitement of Creston, will be huge assets in building back a strong volleyball program at Southwestern.”

Maitlen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology with a minor in coaching and sports psychology in 2016 and a Master of Science degree in education with emphasis on school counseling in 2018, both from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri.

She will begin recruiting for the fall volleyball season immediately. Interested student-athletes should email bmaitlen@swcciowa.edu.