Robert Morris University Athletics

Thomas joined RMU Volleyball's coaching staff on March 24, 2025

A native of Ocala, Florida, Thomas brings over three years of Division I coaching experience along with recently playing at the highest level of collegiate volleyball.
 
"We're excited to welcome Kaylee to The 'Mo," said Doherty. "With her passion, relentless work ethic, and love for the game, she will give us a valuable edge as we continue our journey in the Horizon League. Kaylee has an incredible ability to share her knowledge and experience with players and will be an outstanding role model for our team. We're fired up to have her on board!" 
 
Thomas arrives to Moon Township after spending the last three seasons as the Director of Operations/Assistant Coach at Dayton.
 
She joined the Dayton volleyball staff during the spring 2022 semester as the program's Volunteer Assistant Coach. She was promoted to Director of Operations in late September of 2022.
 
After playing four seasons at Alabama as a defensive specialist/libero, Thomas became the 14^th player in UA history to surpass 1,000 career digs before graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Consumer Sciences. She then also completed a Master's degree in Sports Hospitality Management in the spring of 2021.
 
Thomas played one season as a graduate student at Maryland in 2021, playing in all 112 sets the Terps competed in, and was second on the team in digs with 292.

"I am beyond grateful and fired up to join the RMU family," said Thomas. "I would like to thank Head Coach Danny Doherty, Vice President & Director of Athletics Chris King, and the entire RMU department for this opportunity. I would also like to thank the family, friends, and fellow coaches who have helped guide me in this decision.  From the moment Danny and I first spoke about this, I knew it was a special opportunity to work for somebody I deeply respect and admire on and off the court. Danny is a remarkable individual who surrounds himself with great people who are about the right things, and I couldn't be more excited to take this next step in my coaching career under his wing. I am stoked to hit the ground running, continue building relationships with this fantastic group of girls, and help get this program on the path to success that Danny has laid the foundation for." 

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT KAYLEE THOMAS
"Kaylee is both one of my favorite coaches and people I've had on staff. She is incredibly hard working, smart, loyal, loves the game and understands how to communicate and get the best out of the student athletes she's working with. Kaylee was a big part of our success the past few years and you can still see the impact she made even after her departure a year ago.I was really excited to hear that she may join Danny on this staff and the Colonial volleyball program that holds a special place for me. Home run for both Kaylee, Danny and the Program!" - Tim Horsman - Dayton Volleyball Coach
 
"It was a privilege to coach Kaylee Thomas. Her ability to lead by example and her unwavering focus on the greater good of the team were truly impressive. She possesses the qualities of an outstanding coach, and I am confident she will make a significant contribution to the Robert Morris Volleyball program." - Adam Hughes - Maryland Volleyball Coach
 
"Kaylee is one of the hardest working, competitive and passionate coaches I've been lucky enough to work with in my career. She is incredibly grounded and humble. Kaylee has an uncanny ability to connect with athletes where they are on any given day while still demanding excellence. I'm so excited she is joining Danny at Robert Morris, as you'll have two stellar high-quality humans impacting student-athlete's collegiate careers and lives." - Alyssa D'Errico - Utah Volleyball Associate Head Coach