Bio

On Jan. 5, 2026, LSU SHreveport Athletic Director Lucas Morgan named Callie Houlihan as the inaugural head coach of the Pilots' women's volleyball program, marking the launch of the university's first women's volleyball team.

Houlihan joins LSUS after serving two seasons as an assistant coach at McPherson College, where the program experienced unprecedented success. The Bulldogs capped the 2025 season with a 34-3 record, a final No. 8 national ranking and an appearance in the NAIA National Quarterfinals, falling to the nation's top-ranked team. During the 2024 season, Houlihan helped guide McPherson to a 30-7 record, a conference championship and a No. 12 national ranking to conclude the year.

Prior to her time at McPherson, Houlihan served as director of youth development for Oasis Volleyball Club during the 2023-24 season, where she led athlete development initiatives and supported long-term program growth.

Houlihan also brings extensive high school coaching experience from Crean Lutheran High School, where she coached both the boys' and girls' volleyball programs from 2016-21. During her tenure, Crean Lutheran won two boys indoor conference championships and three girls indoor conference championships. She also coached numerous student-athletes who went on to compete at the NCAA and NAIA levels.

A native of Tustin, Calif., Houlihan is a 2023 graduate of the University of Louisville. She will begin her duties immediately as she builds the LSU Shreveport women's volleyball program in preparation for its inaugural season.