Jonathan Vila named Assistant Volleyball Coach at UE

Vila is a native of Puerto Rico

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Bringing 13 years of coaching experience at multiple levels, Jonathan Vila has been named the Assistant Volleyball Coach for the University of Evansville.

Vila has coached at the high school, club, college and professional levels in Puerto Rico.  He is considered to be one of the best coaches in Puerto Rico at developing players in high school and club squads.

“Jonathan brings an impressive experience for his age.  His impact in our program will be immediate as he knows how to develop players and teach and run game systems,” Purple Aces head volleyball coach Fernando Morales exclaimed.  “Me and Jonathan look at the game of volleyball very similar so us working together will be great to continue growing this program.  He will be a very important asset in the recruiting side as well since he’s been involved in club volleyball for 13 years.”

“We are looking forward to adding Jonathan to our staff and having a great 2023 season with him in our bench.”

In his work as an assistant coach at the collegiate level, he has won multiple national championship in Puerto Rico.  Most recently, his squad was victorious in the 2023 Men’s Professional League National Championship.  Over the last three years, Vila has worked in Puerto Rico’s women’s professional league.