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Robyn Ah Mow Resigns UH Volleyball Coach to Prioritize Family

4/30/2026

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Robyn Ah Mow Resigns

Robyn Ah Mow announced she is stepping down as University of Hawaii women’s volleyball head coach effective immediately.
She said the decision follows soul-searching to prioritize her family, including three children.
She finished with a 165-72 record, three straight Big West regular-season titles, two tournament crowns, and seven NCAA bids.
Kaleo Baxter will act as interim head coach as UH begins a national search for a permanent hire.

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Ah Mow Secures

The Wahine finished second in the Big West on Dec. 1 2017, securing the NCAA Tournament berth and Ah Mow’s first postseason appearance.
UH announced Robyn Ah Mow as volleyball program’s third head coach on Feb. 20 2017, succeeding Dave Shoji.
Ah Mow debuted on Aug. 25 2017 at the Wahine Invitational versus Marquette and earned her first win on Sept. 1 2017, sweeping Western Carolina 25-15, 25-13, 25-13.
The team lost its first-round NCAA match to Illinois in Seattle, Washington.

History

Historical Context

In 1972 Congress passed the Education Amendments, including Title IX, championed by Hawaii’s Patsy Mink and Spark Matsunaga to require gender equity in education. The law spurred rapid expansion of women’s collegiate sports, enabling programs such as the University of Hawaii’s women’s volleyball team, long led by Hall-of-Fame coach Dave Shoji. The school now faces a hiring decision for successor Robyn Ah Mow, a direct legacy of Title IX’s impact.

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Robyn Ah Mow Resigns

Robyn Ah Mow announced she is stepping down as University of Hawaii women’s volleyball head coach effective immediately.
She said the decision follows soul-searching to prioritize her family, including three children.
She finished with a 165-72 record, three straight Big West regular-season titles, two tournament crowns, and seven NCAA bids.
Kaleo Baxter will act as interim head coach as UH begins a national search for a permanent hire.

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