Mike Becker joined the Little Rock Volleyball program as Associate Head Coach in the spring of 2026, bringing a championship background and experience across the Big Ten, Big 12 and Missouri Valley Conference.

Becker arrives in Little Rock following a stint at West Virginia, where he contributed in video analysis, scouting and player development. Prior to that, he served as an assistant coach and Director of Volleyball Video Analytics at Iowa, overseeing practice and match video, managing advanced analytics and providing in-match statistical breakdowns. He also played a role in recruiting strategy, creative content and camp development.

Before his time at Iowa, Becker was an assistant coach at Michigan State, serving as the program’s lead scout while helping design both team and individualized training plans.

Becker spent three successful seasons at Illinois State, where he helped guide the Redbirds to three consecutive Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championships and three NCAA Tournament appearances from 2018–21. Illinois State also captured two regular-season titles during that stretch. Becker played a key role in developing the program’s blocking and defensive systems, as the Redbirds led the conference in both blocking and opponent hitting percentage in each of his three seasons.

In recognition of his impact in the profession, Becker was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Thirty Under 30 list in 2021, honoring the top young coaches in the sport.

Earlier in his career, Becker served as Director of Operations at Pitt, helping the Panthers reach the NCAA Tournament in each of his three seasons — the program’s longest postseason streak since the 1990s.

Becker also brings strong club coaching experience, working with Pacific Coast Volleyball Club and Delta Valley Volleyball Club, where he coached 18U teams and developed numerous collegiate prospects.

In addition to coaching, Becker has experience in athletic administration, serving as Coordinator of Athletics Development and later Annual Giving Manager at the University of the Pacific, where he supported fundraising initiatives and donor engagement efforts.

A native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Becker was a standout student-athlete at Springfield College. He helped lead Springfield to three NCAA Division III National Championships (2010, 2012, 2013) and a national runner-up finish in 2011. He was named team MVP during the 2013 championship season.

Becker earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Springfield College in 2013 and a Master of Science in Athletic Administration from the University of the Pacific in 2016.

He has come to Little Rock with his wife, Aubrey, and their young daughter, Nora.