Texas Tech volleyball coach Tony Graystone is dismissed from position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Tony Graystone has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Texas Tech volleyball team, as announced by the school on September 13, 2026. Graystone’s dismissal comes during the final year of his contract, following a 6-2 start to the season, including three victories in the Red Raider Classic. Associate head coach Alisa Blair will take over as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2026 season, making her debut on Tuesday against Tarleton State at 6 p.m. in United Supermarkets Arena.
- •Tony Graystone officially dismissed as head coach of Texas Tech volleyball.
- •Texas Tech volleyball team is currently 6-2 this season.
- •Alisa Blair promoted to interim head coach for 2026 season.
- •Blair's first match as interim coach is against Tarleton State.
- •Announcement made by athletic director Kirby Hocutt.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Graystone dismissed as head coach of Texas Tech volleyball team
"Tony Graystone has been dismissed as head coach of the Texas Tech volleyball team, the school announced.
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