MIAMI (Aug. 6, 2021) – FIU head volleyball coach Rita Buck-Crockett announced the addition of her new assistant coach Taylor Littleton on Friday. Littleton joins the Panthers after spending the previous season at Hesston College.

"I look forward to working with Taylor. She comes from a very good program in Kansas and will bring that experience to us," Buck-Crockett said. "I'm excited about her Psychology background because she will have a different take on the mental aspects of our athletes. She is a great addition!"

Littleton comes to the Sunshine State following a stint as the head coach at Hesston College. Before her stop with the Larks, she served as an assistant at Barton Community College, where she helped the Cougars to a pair of winning seasons.

"I am very honored and blessed to be working under a legend such as Rita," Littleton said. "I'm excited to learn from her, and am ecstatic to work with all of the Panther family"

The coach was also named an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Diversity Award Recipient in 2018.

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