Wingate, N.C.----Wingate University head volleyball coach Molly Lambillotte has announced the hiring of Maggie Young as the assistant coach. Young had a standout career at Wingate University, then spent time on the coaching staff at Gardner-Webb University, the University of Tulsa and the University of North Carolina.

"Being able to come back to Wingate as the assistant coach is such an incredible honor," Young says. "It is an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to give back to the program that gave me so much, and I am grateful every day to help impact and uphold the championship culture. GO BULLDOGS!!

Young put together one of the best careers in the history of Wingate or SAC volleyball. She helped lead the Bulldogs to five regular season SAC titles, three SAC Tournament championships and a region title. The five-year team captain was a three-time All-SAC and All-Region honoree, culminating with Young earning SAC and Region Player of the Year accolades during her final season, while collecting D2CCA second team All-American honors to go along with AVCA third team All-American accolades.

"I am overjoyed to welcome Maggie Young back to Wingate," Lambillotte says. "As one of the most decorated student-athletes in WUVB history, she understands the tradition and standards of this program and brings an incredible combination of volleyball knowledge, joy, and relentless drive that reflects what it takes to win at a high level. Maggie's character and values perfectly align with our mission of developing great people while continuing the winning tradition of Wingate Volleyball. I believe Wingate is a better place with Maggie here."  

Young was named the SAC Scholar-Athlete and was named the Wingate University Female Athlete of the Year during her final season. She ranks second in WU history in career hitting percentage. Young piled up 850 career kills as a Bulldog while hitting .366, adding 367 blocks, 257 digs and 106 aces. She hit .410 during her final season with 2.26 kills and 0.82 blocks per set to earn SAC and Region Player of the Year accolades, ranking in the top five nationally in hitting percentage.

"Maggie Young is a fantastic coach and outstanding leader," UNC head coach Mike Schall says. "She cares deeply about the sport of volleyball and more importantly, the people she leads. It's a thrill to see Maggie step into an assistant coaching role at a place she loves. She will continue to do great things as she continues her coaching career."

During her time at Wingate, Young also served as an assistant coach with Carolina Union Volleyball Club team. She was selected to attend the NCAA Career in Sports Forum in 2022, while also attending the AVCA Coaches for Coaches Convention. Young graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Marketing and minoring in Communications from Wingate University in 2023. A four-time Academic All-District honoree, Young was named to the Wingate President's List every year of her WU career.

After graduation, Young served as a volunteer assistant coach at Gardner-Webb before being named an assistant coach at Tulsa in 2024. In 2025, Young was named the Director of Volleyball Operations at UNC, working one season with the Tar Heels as they went 22-9 in 2025, advancing to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.