Bayleigh Braswell

Bayleigh Braswell was named the 11th head coach in Johns Hopkins volleyball history on February 6, 2025, officially beginning her tenure at Homewood on February 10, 2025. She arrives from Loyola Maryland, where she spent the previous three seasons as an assistant coach. During her time with the Greyhounds, Braswell was involved in all aspects of the program — including recruiting, practice design, game planning, and social media — and helped coach multiple All-Patriot League and academic honorees. Braswell inherits a highly successful program: the 2024 Hopkins squad went 33–3, captured the Centennial Conference title and the NCAA Baltimore Regional, and advanced to the NCAA Semifinals. Under her leadership at Hopkins, the program will aim to continue its streak of eight consecutive conference championships and NCAA appearances, continuing momentum that includes a 151-17 record since 2019. Johns Hopkins University Athletics Braswell’s own playing background includes time at Louisiana Monroe and Penn State. At Louisiana Monroe she was a steady contributor in assists and play in every set as a freshman; at Penn State, she appeared in matches as a defensive specialist and helped the team to NCAA tournament participation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Labor & Employment Relations (2019) from Penn State. She and her husband, Luke, reside in Parkville, Maryland.