Meg Grose was named head volleyball coach at New Mexico Highlands University on December 11, 2023, returning to Las Vegas after previously serving on the Cowgirls’ coaching staff.
In her second season leading the program, Grose guided the Cowgirls to a big turnaround in the 2025 campaign, recording the program’s most wins since 2013 and securing its first home record above .500 in more than 20 years.
Under her direction, New Mexico Highlands has produced back-to-back all-conference selections. Arianna Jamerson earned Honorable Mention All-RMAC honors in 2025, while Jaylee Gonzales was named Honorable Mention All-RMAC in 2024.
The Cowgirls have also made strides in the classroom under Grose’s leadership, posting a 3.30 team GPA. Four student-athletes were named to the 2025 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Volleyball Academic Honor Roll.
Grose earned her first victory at New Mexico Highlands on September 13, 2024, with a 3-1 win over Sul Ross State. She recorded her first RMAC win on September 20, 2024, leading the Cowgirls to a five-set victory over Adams State.
Prior to her return to New Mexico Highlands, Grose spent the 2023 season as head coach at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. She led the Vikings to their best conference record since 2019 and coached a Midwest Conference Player of the Week honoree. Grose earned her first collegiate head coaching victory on September 8, 2023, with a 3-0 win over Alverno College.
Grose previously served as an assistant coach at New Mexico Highlands from 2020 to 2022, working as the program’s offensive coordinator and setters coach. During that time, she contributed to the development of setter Soleil Gandara, who surpassed 2,000 career assists, while also assisting with recruiting efforts.
She began her collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant at Southern Arkansas University from 2018 to 2020, earning a master’s degree in special education.
A four-year starting setter at Peru State College, Grose was a two-time team captain and ranks among the program’s top 10 in career assists and service aces. She was also a two-time NAIA Daktronics Scholar-Athlete and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Grose earned all-state, all-section and all-district honors at Peoria High School.
What They Are Saying About Meg Grose:
“It’s an exciting day when volleyball gets better in our state, with the hire of Meg Grose, that is exactly what NMHU did! She’s a passionate coach, who brings great energy to the court. I am excited for the bright future of volleyball at Highlands as Meg makes her mark on the program and leaves her signature on volleyball not only at NMHU but also in our state!”
- Jon Newman-Gonchar, former Head Volleyball Coach University of New Mexico
"I have known Meg since her playing days at Peru State. An up-and-coming coach, she brings the energy, passion and experience that will make her a great leader for the ladies at NMHU. I am looking forward to watching her career!"
- Kristin Steele, Assistant Athletic Director Ottawa University - AZ
“Meg has been one of my best coaching friends since the beginning of our careers. Highlands has hired a coach that always puts her student athletes first. She does a great job of challenging them while also giving them the most fun experience. It has been so exciting to have known her since the beginning and now be able to watch her achieve so many successes from afar.”
- Jordan Bickett Harris, Assistant Volleyball Coach College of Charleston
