Trish Henry begins her sixth season as a coach for Midwest Xplosion and has served as the coach for the 16s, 17s, and 18s age groups. In only its fourth year of the club’s existence, she had the opportunity to take her 18s team to nationals in 2009. Each of the teams that she has coached has finished their seasons ranked in the top 15 of the Heart of America region. All of the athletes that competed on her 18s teams have continued their careers into college playing for all levels from junior colleges to NCAA DI schools.
Henry has served as the head volleyball in Monett, Pierce City, and Republic high schools over the course of her career and has led teams to four conference titles, six district title match appearances, and two district championships, adding a Final Four appearance in 2007 while at Pierce City. In the 2011 season, Henry hit the 200 win mark in her high school coaching career. Athletes on her teams have garnered several individual post-season honors as well. Honored athletes include 39 all-conference selections (including a three-time Player of the Year), 5 all state selections, and 52 academic all-state selections. Coach Henry was honored as the Spring River Valley Conference Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2007.
The Marionville, Missouri, native graduated from Missouri State University in 2000 with a B.S. in English Education from the Honors College and completed her Masters in Education in Athletics and Activities Administration from William Wood University in 2009.
