INDIANAPOLIS – The UIndy volleyball program welcomed another former All-American to its coaching staff, as head coach Haley Kindall announced the addition of Stephanie Sylvester on Tuesday. 
 
Sylvester was a three-time All-American setter at Wheeling University before spending two seasons as a graduate assistant coach for the Cardinals from 2021-22. 
 
"I am super excited to join the University of Indianapolis volleyball coaching staff," said Sylvester. "As soon as I stepped on campus, I could tell the culture and atmosphere here was something special."
 
"I am thrilled to welcome Steph to Indianapolis," Kindall said. "She has an incredible volleyball mind, a deep passion for the sport, and a wealth of winning experience. Her loyalty, commitment to the game, and investment in the people around her make her an invaluable addition." 
 
Wheeling continued to excel with Sylvester on the coaching staff, going 56-14 in two seasons with NCAA DII Atlantic Regional appearances. Sylvester mentored Cardinal setter Karly Niesen to an All-America selection in 2022 and a DII-leading 11.83 assists per set in 2021. Niesen was named Mountain East Conference (MEC) Player of the Year, joining Sylvester as Wheeling setters to do so in a span of three seasons.
 
Sylvester made two appearances in the DII national quarterfinals during her playing career, including in 2016 when Kindall was a senior with Wheeling. The Cardinals won 144 matches with Sylvester on the roster, including a perfect 64-0 in MEC play. She earned AVCA All-America distinction her final three seasons, including Atlantic Region Player of the Year, Mountain East Player of the Year, and NCAA statistic champion (assists per set) as a senior in 2019.
 
A native of Oregon, Ohio, Sylvester graduated from Wheeling ranked second with 5,123 career assists, while also scooping up 1,093 digs. The setter was also efficient on the attack, racking up 246 kills on .268 hitting and recording 62 service aces.
 
Kindall concluded: "I have no doubt that her knowledge and leadership will have an immediate impact on our program!"
 
"I want to thank Haley for the opportunity to join her here at UIndy," continued Sylvester. "My passion and love for the game of volleyball has drawn me back into coaching, and I cannot wait to get in the gym and get to work! Go Greyhounds!"
 
Kindall was hired as the seventh head coach in UIndy volleyball history back in mid-January. Sylvester begins her coaching duties on March 31.