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Arizona extends beach volleyball coach Steve Walker through 2028 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Arizona extends beach volleyball coach Steve Walker through 2028 season

Summary

Arizona announced a 2-year contract extension for beach volleyball coach Steve Walker, ensuring his leadership through the 2028 season. Walker has coached the program since its inception in 2013 and has a record of 242-117. Under his guidance, the Wildcats reached the NCAA Tournament in 2016. The team is set to return six key players, including Carlie Sisneros, Madeline Walker, and Ashlyn Zilliken, who formed a successful duo this past season.

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•Walker begins his 15th season in charge in 2028.
•Arizona finished the 2026 season with a 23-11 record.
•The Wildcats hosted the Big 12 Tournament and went 1-3.
•Walker earned $110,000 annually in the new contract.
•Six key players return for the upcoming season.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona signs beach volleyball coach Steve Walker to 2-year extension

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When Arizona added beach volleyball as a sponsored sport in 2013, Steve Walker was the man it chose to get that program off the ground. A dozen years later, he’s still the guy. The UA has inked Walker to a 2-year contract extension through the 2028 season, which would be his 15th at the helm. […]
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