SANTA CLARA, Calif. — An experienced Power-5 coach, a veteran of international competition and a long-time, seasoned professional player, Anna Khrystenko is joining the Santa Clara University volleyball program's staff as an assistant coach, as announced Monday by head coach Erin Lindsey.
Khrystenko comes to Santa Clara after spending three years at Pac-12 Conference member Oregon State, most recently as the program's associate head coach in 2022. The Beavers won multiple all-Pac-12 honors during her tenure on staff, including Grace Massey becoming the first Beaver in four years to win consecutive all-conference honors. Oregon State had players ranked last season among the Pac-12's top-15 in kills per set, total assists, assists per set, total digs and triple-doubles.