COACHING STAFF
ASSISTANT COACH | EMILY DEWALT
On March 21, 2024, head UTSA volleyball coach Carol Price-Torok announced the hiring of Emily DeWalt. DeWalt joined the program as the squad's newest assistant coach following a stint at UT Arlington and a highly decorated playing career at Texas State.
The Mavericks went 21-11 across the 2023 season, earning a NIVC berth in the process. At UTA, she primarily worked with setters and offensive systems while taking on critical roles in recruiting and scheduling. DeWalt also has coaching experience from her time as an assistant coach with the United Volleyball Club and the San Antonio Magic Volleyball Club.
One of the best to ever don a Bobcat uniform, DeWalt collected five Sun Belt Conference Setter of the Year awards, two SBC Player of the Year accolades, was a two-time American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American, and a four-time VolleyballMag.com All-American.
Texas State's all-time assist leader, she compiled 6,131 across her collegiate career and also finished with the third-most digs (1,546) and the seventh-best attack percentage (. 307) while leading TXST to three conference titles and five championship game appearances.
DeWalt graduated magna cum laude from Texas State in December of 2021 with a Bachelor of Education in Exercise and Sports Science Pre-Rehabilitation and received a Master of Education in Secondary Education in May of 2023.
ASSISTANT COACH | AYDEN BARTLETT
Bartlett joined the Roadrunners for her first season as an assistant coach in 2025 after making her way to San Antonio following a season as an assistant coach at Louisiana Tech, where she specialized in recruiting and directed team operations.
Prior to her time in Ruston, she played for Louisville, propelling them to their most successful four-year run in program history. She served as team captain in 2023, and in her time, the Cardinals went 105-12, including three ACC Championships, two NCAA Final Fours and a runner-up finish in 2022.
Bartlett, who is a native of Leavenworth, Kansas, played in 293 sets and 103 matches at Louisville, working 385 digs and 43 service aces. She was a four-time All-ACC Academic Team selection, a Red and Black Scholar Athlete and cracked the dean's list throughout her collegiate tenure. Bartlett also served as a Student Board Serve Team member of Louisville's Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
In addition to coaching 1,000s of campers at Louisville's prestigious volleyball camps, Bartlett coached at KIVA Volleyball Club in Kentucky, focusing on passing, defense, and out-of-system setting.
UTSA ALUMNI & PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL PLAYER | MCKENZIE ADAMS
UTSA Athletics Hall of Famer McKenzie Adams will join the UTSA Volleyball staff as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024 season.
An inaugural UTSA Hall of Fame class member, Adams was one of the ‘Runners best, picking up two AVCA All-American awards and two conference players of the year honors between the 2011-13 volleyball seasons. She transferred to UTSA from Virginia after a stellar freshman campaign and quickly made an impact, claiming 2011 Southland Newcomer of the Year honors. Adding to her trophy case, she picked up the 2012 WAC Player of the Year and 2013 Conference-USA Player of the Year awards, earning first-team all-conference across all three leagues. Adams was a 2013 American Volleyball Coaches Association third-team All-American, becoming the first in program history after receiving an honorable mention the year prior.
She remains a school record holder in several categories, including kills (653), attacks (1,575), and solo blocks (32) across a single season. A two-sport athlete for the Roadrunners, Adams also played basketball in the 2013-14 campaign, appearing in 16 games with 14 starts and scoring 6.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 24 blocks, and 14 steals.
Professionally, Adams has been a standout for various clubs over 10-plus seasons, showcasing her talent on the global stage. From Indias de Mayagüez in Puerto Rico (2014-15) to Ladies in Black Aachen in Germany (2016-18), SSC Palmberg Schwerin in Germany (2018-20), A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano in Italy (2020-21), Eczacıbaşı Dynavit in Turkey (2021-22), Igor Gorgonzola Novara in Italy (2022-23), Hisamitsu Springs in Japan (2023-24), and Cangrejeras de Santurce in Puerto Rico (2023-24), she’s left her mark. In 2024, she's set for her 11th season as a pro, as she's signed with League One Volleyball’s (LOVB) Atlanta-based club. Her professional experience includes over 20 competition wins, and she was named MVP of the German Supercup with SSC Palmberg Schwerin in the 2019-20 season.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT & TECHNICAL COORDINATOR | ALEC PEREZ
Alec Perez will begin serving as a Graduate Assistant Coach at UTSA Volleyball starting in the Summer of 2025. Perez is a homegrown product, graduating in the top 5 of his class at Clark High School, where he was a two-time letter winner and first-team academic All-State in basketball. Both of his parents are UTSA Athletics alums. His mom, Tobi Perez, played volleyball, and his dad, Marc Perez, played baseball.
Perez attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he served as an Undergraduate Student Manager/Technical Coordinator for 3 seasons with Texas Volleyball. During his tenure at Texas, he was primarily responsible for coding practice and matches using VolleyStation, managing Volleymetrics, and creating scouting reports. During his 3 seasons at Texas, Perez aided in winning back-to-back NCAA Division 1 National Championship, an overall record of 76-12, and 9 AVCA All-Americans. Lastly, in addition to coaching 1,000s of campers at Texas's prestigious volleyball camps, Perez served as a head coach at Austin Junior Volleyball at the national level in the 14s division.
Perez also enjoyed a short playing career for the University of Texas Men’s Club Volleyball before focusing on coaching full-time. As a freshman, Perez set his team to a 3rd place finish in the Southern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (SIVA). Perez played significant time as a libero and pin hitter but ended his career as a 1st-team All-SIVA conference setter.
CAMP LOGISTICS COORDINATOR | MATT TOROK
Matt Torok will serve as the camp Logistics Coordinator, overseeing all operational aspects to ensure a seamless and well-organized experience for athletes and staff. In this role, he is responsible for managing registrations, coordinating all day-of logistics, facilitating athlete check-ins and check-outs, and maintaining the overall structure of the camp, including scheduling, timing, and workflow.
A distinguished soccer player at Syracuse University, Matt brings firsthand experience in high-level athletics and a deep understanding of the intricacies of sports operations. His expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence ensure that every aspect of the camp runs efficiently, allowing athletes to focus on their development and performance.
Other camp staff will include area college, high school, and club coaches, as well as current and former Roadrunner players.