Jake Barreau Joins Alabama Volleyball as Assistant Coach
1/27/2025 1:06:00 PM | Volleyball
Barreau most recently served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Michigan State
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama volleyball head coach Rashinda Reed has announced the hiring of Jake Barreau as an assistant coach on the Crimson Tide staff following three seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Michigan State.
In his role with the Spartans, Barreau was responsible for the recruitment of players such as Nalani Iosia who ranked second in the Big Ten in total digs (516, 4.57/set), along with Zuzanna Kulig who finished fourth in the Big Ten in blocks (154, 1.41/set). Before his time in East Lansing, Barreau served as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for Illinois State. In 2021, Barreau helped lead the Redbirds to a third consecutive Missouri Valley Conference championship and a fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance. Barreau was responsible for assisting with the offensive game plan that tallied the ninth most kills nationally (1701,13.5/set) in his first year with the program.
Before his time up north, the Wisconsin native spent two years with Oklahoma, turning the Sooners into one of the top defensive programs in the country from 2018-2020, and with the Missouri State Bears who saw three NCAA Tournament appearances and claimed a pair of regular season MVC titles in 2016 and 2017.
As a player, Barreau was the libero on the Wisconsin Men's Club Team and earned Big Ten Men's Volleyball Association Defensive Player of the Year honors twice. Barreau eventually went on to play professional volleyball with the Texas Tyrants.
Barreau joins a Crimson Tide coaching staff that includes Head Coach Rashinda Reed, Associate Head Coach Matt Scott and Assistant Coach Chelsi Carter, all of whom will be entering their fourth season at Alabama in 2025.
From Jake Barreau:
"I am beyond excited to join the University of Alabama family. The power and tradition of the Alabama brand speaks for itself, and it's clear this is a place at the forefront of the changing landscape of college athletics. Ultimately, it's the people here - led by Coach Reed - that sold me on this opportunity. As a recruiter, I know this is a place I can passionately and sincerely champion to recruits and their families. I'm thrilled to contribute to the growth and future of this program."
Alabama Head Coach Rashinda Reed on Jake Barreau:
"Jake Barreau is an elite volleyball coach and a visionary leader with an extensive recruiting background and a wealth of knowledge that elevates everyone around him. His passion for the game is matched only by his deep commitment to the people he works with, always striving to bring out the best in them. Whether it's through his strategic insight, his relentless work ethic or his ability to foster meaningful connections, Jake has a unique way of inspiring those around him to reach new heights. He doesn't just develop athletes; he builds character, instills confidence and creates a culture of excellence that extends far beyond the court. His impact is felt not only in the success on the court but in the growth of the players he mentors. To work with Jake is to be challenged, empowered and supported in a way that transforms potential into achievement."
