U of U athletics discontinues Beach Volleyball program; sport’s ‘growth stunted’

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University of Utah athletics director Mark Harlan announced Tuesday that the Utes' beach volleyball program will be discontinued at the conclusion of the academic...

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Utah has discontinued the program after nine seasons.

U of U athletics discontinues Beach Volleyball program; sport’s ‘growth stunted’

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 29, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — University of Utah athletic director Mark Harlan has announced the Beach Volleyball program will be discontinued after nine years of competitive play. The news comes four days after the U announced the retirement of head beach volleyball coach Brenda Whicker. “This was an extremely difficult decision, and we did not arrive at this conclusion without a significant and appropriate amount of t…

Utah Athletics to Discontinue Beach Volleyball Program at Conclusion of Academic Year - University of Utah Athletics

University of Utah athletics director Mark Harlan announced today that the Utes' beach volleyball program will be discontinued at the conclusion of the academic year, after nine seasons of competitive play.