Sports
Hannah Work named head coach of Stuttgart’s inaugural volleyball program; information meeting planned for Monday evening
Work earned American Midwest All-Conference honors three times as well as being named the 2021 AMC Freshman of the year. On Tuesday night, Stuttgart hired Hannah Work to lead the school’s first-year volleyball program. Work has been part of the faculty at Meekins Middle School in Stuttgart since January, where she teaches 5th-grade English. She […]
On Tuesday night, Stuttgart hired Hannah Work to lead the school’s first-year volleyball program. Work has been part of the faculty at Meekins Middle School in Stuttgart since January, where she teaches 5th-grade English.
She graduated from Central Baptist College (CBC) in December 2024 with a degree in Secondary Education, emphasizing English/Language Arts. While at CBC, Work played softball for the Mustangs, earning 2021 AMC Freshman of the Year honors and recognition as a First, Second, and Third Team All-Conference performer. She also made the All-Academic All-Conference team three times and was named to the 2024 AMC All-Tournament team.
Although softball is her first love, volleyball has also played a significant role in Work’s life. She grew up in Bryant, Arkansas, graduating in 2020.
“I played volleyball all through elementary school and into early high school,” said Work. “But at Bryant, since it’s such a big school, you kind of have to choose. So I chose softball.”
Still, volleyball runs deep in her family—her sister is currently a member of the Central Baptist College volleyball team.
“Volleyball has always been a part of my life,” Work said. “I love the sport.”
When she moved to Stuttgart in the middle of the 2024–2025 school year, Work was surprised by how quickly she grew to love the community.
“I would have never thought I would come to Stuttgart while in college,” she said. “But I really love the people here, and I’ve grown to love the town.”
Starting a sports program from scratch is no small task, but Work is eager to begin shaping Stuttgart’s fledgling volleyball team.
“I’m excited for this opportunity,” she said. “Why not? Sure, it’s a little scary being 22 years old and starting a program, but I’m ready to get to it.”
Work is already familiar with Stuttgart athletics after helping Logan Prince and Trevon Johnson coach the 2025 Lady Ricebird softball team—a role she said was very rewarding.
“It’s different being on the sideline after playing all those years,” said Work. “I love those girls, and I hope to coach some of them in volleyball.”
Volleyball information meeting set for May 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Work encourages any student or parent interested in Stuttgart’s volleyball program to attend an upcoming informational meeting scheduled for Monday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. inside Ricebird Arena.
Athletic Director Josh Price and Coach Work will be present to share the vision for the program and answer questions about what comes next.
When asked about potential tryouts, Work said the decision would depend on student interest.
“Right now, we don’t know. It will depend on how much interest there is,” she said. “I just hope girls will consider it. Like any sport, it’s an outlet to go and get away. Aside from playing, all sports offer the chance to learn teamwork and leadership.”