Former Alabama Volleyball Standout Alyiah Wells Rejoins Crimson Tide as Assistant Coach
1/12/2026 9:30:00 AM | Volleyball
Wells played at Alabama from 2019-23, earning SEC All-Freshman accolades
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former Alabama standout player Alyiah Wells has rejoined the Crimson Tide as its newest assistant coach, it was announced Monday by head coach Rashinda Reed.
"It's an honor and a blessing to return to Tuscaloosa, where I committed to at just 15 years old," Wells said. "I spent five years helping to grow this program on the court and I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue to do so from the sidelines alongside the same staff who believed in me from the very beginning.
"I'm incredibly thankful for Coach Reed's mentorship over the past four years. She pours her heart and soul into developing this program and its players every day, on and off the court, even long after they leave the Capstone. During my time playing for her, we always discussed building a program people would be proud to be a part of, creating a winning culture and leaving a legacy. Now, I'm even more excited to bring my loyalty and passion for Alabama into a new role."
Wells played at Alabama from 2019-23, accumulating 987 career kills over 117 matches played with the Tide. She was an SEC All-Freshman team selection in 2019 and finished her career with a .312 hitting percentage and 411 blocks. Following her graduation, she played professionally in Europe with the Elite Féminine league in Sens, France for Sens Volley 89 in 2024-2025 and the Hungarian first division for MÁV Elore Foxconn in Székesfehérvár, Hungary serving as team captain 2025.
"Thank you to Coach Reed, Greg Byrne and the entire compliance and administrative staff who watched me grow from an 18-year-old student-athlete into someone ready for this opportunity," Wells said. "I'm proud to be home with my family after my professional career in Europe.
"Thank you to my parents and grandparents for your endless support of a little girl chasing her dream of becoming a professional athlete and always putting me in the best position to be successful. I would not be here without my village! I can't wait to get to work and be back in Foster Auditorium this fall. Bama has always had my heart. Roll Tide!"
Alyiah Wells File (Player Bio Page)
- Memphis, Tenn. native
- 2018-19 Tennessee Gatorade Player of the Year at Briarcrest Christian School
- 2019 SEC All-Freshman Team
- Finished her Alabama career (2019-23) with 987 kills, a .312 hitting percentage and 411 blocks over 117 matches played
- Played professionally in Europe for the Elite Féminine league in Sens, France for Sens Volley 89 in 2024-2025 and the Hungarian first division for MÁV Elore Foxconn in Székesfehérvár, Hungary serving as team captain 2025
