Elizabeth City State University Athletics

Rasha Gladney enters her first season as Head Volleyball Coach for the Lady Vikings in 2025.

Gladney embarks to Elizabeth City State after spending a season at Division I Alabama A&M University as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. In her role with the Bulldogs, Gladney helped with the day-to-day operations, training, game planning, and recruiting of the program. Gladney helped guide the Bulldogs to eight wins, while helping outside hitter, Fatima Ramirez, to a Second Team All-SWAC selection.

Prior to her appointment with the Bulldogs, Gladney served as an assistant varsity coach at Duncanville High School in Texas. While in Texas, Gladney coached at MadFrog Volleyball Club leading 13s, 14s, 17s, and 18s division while achieving 100% collegiate recruitment for athletes. The programs would also qualify for the USA Volleyball (USAV) Girls National Junior National Championships during her tenure.

The Fort Worth, Texas native earned a bachelors and masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Missouri Baptist University.