WICHITA- Newman Athletics announces Tori Provencio '15 as the next Volleyball Head Coach on Tuesday afternoon.
Provencio joins the Jets after spending the 2025 volleyball season as an assistant coach at Butler County Community College. In the 2025 season, Provencio helped lead the Grizzlies to a 20-12 overall record (10-6 in conference play). The Grizzlies would end their 2025 campaign in the Region 6 Quarterfinals. Provencio helped lead five Grizzlies to earn All-KJCCC honors, including one First Team All-KJCCC and four Second Team All-KJCCC honorees.
"I strongly believe it is my time to lead and organize something special," said Head Volleyball Coach Tori Provencio. "I believe Newman is the perfect place to cultivate a strong volleyball program."
Before Butler CC, Provencio spent nine seasons at Hutchinson Community College as an assistant coach from 2015-2024. While at Hutch CC, Provencio helped lead the Blue Dragons to two Jayhawk West Championships and two Region 6 titles. In 2015, the Blue Dragons won their fourth-straight Jayhawk West and won the Region 6 Championship. They would also place ninth in the NJCAA National Tournament with an overall record of 34-9. The next season, the Blue Dragons claimed a share of the Jayhawk West title and advanced to the Jayhawk West Championship. In 2017, the Dragons took another Region 6 Championship leading them to a berth to the NJCAA National tournament. While at Hutch CC, Provencio coached three NJCAA All-Americans and 39 All-KJCCC Honorees. Provencio and the Dragons claimed five 20+ win seasons.
"It's very rewarding to have a student-athlete alum return in the role of Head Coach," said Associate Athletic Director and Hiring Committee Chair Maureen Rohleder. "Tori brings a unique background and a sound coaching experience that makes a great fit for Newman University. We anticipate great things happening for this squad and future volleyball teams. We welcome her back home as a Jet."
In her collegiate career, Provencio was a libero at Pratt Community College in 2010 and 2011 where she helped lead the Beavers to a 2010 Jayhawk West Championship. In 2010, Provencio marked 384 total digs, with 3.28 digs per set. In 2011 she posted 448 total digs with 4.15 digs per set, earning her a spot on the Honorable Mention All-Jayhawk West team. Provencio earned her Associate of Science Degree at Pratt CC, before transferring to join the Jets for two seasons.
Provencio would graduate from Newman University in 2015 with a psychology degree. In 2023, Provencio earned her Master's Degree in education, clinical mental health, at Wichita State University.
"We are excited to bring Tori Provencio back to Newman Athletics to lead a great group of young ladies to greater heights," said Director of Athletics
Kenyon Spears. "We look forward to having our student-athletes learn from someone that has worn the Newman uniform and understands the Newman University mission and values."
Provencio is a Derby, Kansas native. At Derby High School, Provencio was a four-year letter winner and earned first-team All-AVCTL Division I honors in 2009, her senior season.
Provencio has one daughter, Summer.
"I invest a lot of time in my players," said Provencio. "I strive to create an environment where they can learn and thrive in society as well. Trying to prepare these ladies for game time and what comes after Newman is my biggest focus."
