Diana Thies

Meet Coach Diana!

Diana was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and has developed a strong foundation within the local volleyball community through both her playing and coaching experience. Diana attended Arcadia High School, where she steadily progressed through the program. She began her freshman year on the freshman team before earning a mid-season promotion to JV. As a sophomore, she competed on JV, and by her junior year, she secured a spot on the Varsity roster. During her senior season, she remained on Varsity and earned All-Region honors in the 4A Desert Sky Region.

Diana began her club career at Surprise Volleyball Academy on the 12s Sabotage team before continuing with Storm Elite’s 12 Thunder team. She then played for Spiral Volleyball Club from 13U through 18U, competing at a high level in premier national tournaments.

Her collegiate career began at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh before returning to Arizona to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Communication at Arizona State University, graduating in May 2025.

As a coach, Diana is committed to helping athletes reach their full potential by emphasizing discipline, accountability, and a genuine love for the game. She creates a competitive and supportive environment where players are challenged to improve every day—not only as athletes, but as teammates and individuals.

Coaching Experience

- 13 UA Assistant Coach (2024-2025)

- 14 UA Assistant Coach (2025 - 2026)

Playing Experience

- 2018 Triple Crown Classic (2nd place, Club Division)

- 2018 Northeast Qualifier (Top 10 finish, USA Division)

- 2018 Red Rock Rave (2nd place, USA Division) - National Bid

- 2020 Girls Winter Volleyball Championship - National Bid

- 2x USAV Nationals Appearances