University of California, Santa Cruz

One of the top players in UC Santa Cruz history, Sam Wittert returns as an assistant coach ahead of the 2023 season.

A four-year starting setter, Wittert led the Banana Slugs to the 2019 NCAA Division III Men's Volleyball Tournament, culminating in a National Runners-Up appearance. He graduated in 2021 third in school history for career assists.
Since graduation, he has been a coach with the Main Beach Volleyball Club.