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Marshall Volleyball Announces Complete 2025 Volleyball Staff
5/12/2025 6:24:00 PM | Volleyball
HC Heather Stout elevates Maci Watrous, adds Tim Ebbecke to complete staff
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall Volleyball coach Heather Stout announced the completion of her 2025 Marshall Volleyball staff.
Stout will be joined on the sidelines this year by assistant coaches Maci Watrous and Tim Ebbecke.
"We are extremely excited to elevate Maci and to add Tim to our staff," Stout said. "I am confident both Tim and Maci will thrive with our Herd and continue to drive success to Marshall Volleyball. I cannot wait to see what all our staff accomplishes together with our amazing group of women."
Watrous will be in her second season with the Thundering Herd and sees her position elevate to assistant coach after spending her first season in 2024 as Marshall's Director of Volleyball Operations.
"I am incredibly grateful to Head Coach Heather Stout for giving me this opportunity as an assistant coach," Watrous said. "The leadership of Coach Stout, the phenomenal student-athletes at Marshall and the outpour of this community all contribute to how bright the program's future is. I am so blessed and excited to be a part of it for 2025."
The Coppell, Texas, native continues her quick ascent through the sport's coaching ranks after finishing her career at Ohio University where she was a defensive specialist and libero for the Bobcats while also being honored as a four-time Academic All-MAC selection.
Watrous' knowledge of the game and her recent success as a player has translated to success in all aspects of coaching.
"I am very proud to promote Maci into an assistant role; she has elevated our program in such a short time," Stout said. "Her dedication, commitment to our values and leadership make her beyond deserving of this opportunity."
Ebbecke joins the Marshall staff as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator after spending the last two seasons at Jacksonville State in the same role.
"I am ecstatic and appreciative to be a part of the Herd and Huntington community," Ebbecke said. "What Coach Stout and Coach Watrous are building here is something special, organic and genuine. It is such a special place that deserves the absolute best, and I am honored that the hiring committee and staff saw value in me to be able to add to that.
"From the moment I stepped off the plane, I knew this school and community were different and that they are eager to achieve new heights in the Marshall University volleyball program. The people are what make this place special, and I am excited to learn and grow from them each day. I cannot wait to see what these young women accomplish. Go Herd!"
The Commack, N.Y., native has extensive experience in all facets and areas of collegiate volleyball.
Prior to his two years at Jacksonville State, Ebbecke served as head coach of Siena Heights men's volleyball program for a season – a job he took after a brief stint as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Elon.
In the 2020-21 seasons, Ebbecke served as an assistant coach at The Citadel where he helped lead the team to its first-ever NCAA Tournament bid.
Before his time at The Citadel, Ebbecke served as a volunteer assistant coach at two different Power Four programs – Purdue in 2019 where the Boilermakers earned a national seed and hosted the NCAA Tournament and Texas Tech in 2018.
"I am thrilled to have Tim as part of our Herd," Stout said. "He will bring a wealth of knowledge, experience from a multitude of successful programs and a fresh perspective that will be invaluable as we continue to grow Herd Volleyball and serve our Huntington community."
Marshall's 2025 Volleyball Schedule – and information on Season Tickets – will be available in the coming weeks. Stay logged on to HerdZone.com or Marshall social media platforms for more information.
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