Baxter aims to keep Rainbow Wahine ‘unified’ as head coaching search plays out

The summer of 2026 is shaping up as a period of significant transition for the University of Hawaiʻi women’s volleyball program, as the Rainbow Wahine prepare for a move to the Mountain West Conference and a change in leadership.

Three-time Big West Coach of the Year Robyn Ah Mow announced Wednesday that she is stepping down as head coach of her alma mater, citing personal reasons. The university has launched an immediate nationwide search for her successor.

The departure comes at a pivotal moment for a program widely regarded as one of the sport’s traditional powers, with four national championships and 49 postseason appearances.

Longtime assistant Kaleo Baxter has been named interim head coach and will guide the team through the transition…

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