Sean Pendergest ’21 Named New Men’s Volleyball Head Coach
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HAMILTON, Ohio – Badin Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Sean Pendergest ’21 as the school’s next Head Men’s Volleyball Coach.
A proud Badin alumnus and current member of the Badin faculty, Pendergest brings a unique combination of playing experience, school pride, and a passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the court.
Currently serving as Badin’s Mission and Ministry Assistant, Pendergest works with students across every grade level through campus ministry and Christian service. His responsibilities include helping lead school Masses and prayer services, coordinating retreats and retreat leader training, facilitating after-school service clubs, mentoring juniors through “Relationship” hours, and accompanying students on summer service trips.
“I am incredibly excited and honored to lead the Badin Men’s Volleyball program,” said Pendergest. “It was important to me to coach where I work because I already have relationships with these young men. Through my role at Badin, I’ve had the opportunity to know each of our players beyond athletics, and now I get to continue building those relationships as their coach. Volleyball is important, but our mission is about much more than what happens on the court.”
Pendergest’s volleyball career began in eighth grade before quickly progressing to the varsity level as a freshman. He competed on varsity throughout high school, serving as team captain during his senior season while helping lead the Rams to the program’s first-ever State Final Four appearance.
Pendergest’s vision for the program is built upon five foundational pillars:
Resilience
Discipline
Leadership
Character
Competitive Toughness
“Our players will have high expectations both on and off the court,” Pendergest said. “High school athletics provide incredible opportunities for growth, but success in the classroom is just as important. We will develop disciplined student-athletes who are prepared for whatever challenges they face. Our coaching staff will be committed to developing these young men while maintaining open communication with our players and families.”
His goals for the program are ambitious while remaining focused on sustainable excellence.
“I want to return Badin Volleyball to the level of excellence it has achieved in the past,” he said. “That starts by controlling what we can control and competing to win the GCL. Our expectation is to compete for conference championships, reach the regional tournament every year beginning with year one, and earn a State Final Four appearance within five seasons.”
Beyond wins and losses, Pendergest hopes to create one of the premier atmospheres in Southwest Ohio.
“I want volleyball at Badin to be as big as any sport on campus,” he said. “We want students packing Mulcahey Gym, fans following the program, and a culture where every opponent knows they’re going to be in for a battle. We’ll take every practice and every match one at a time, never overlooking an opponent and always leaving everything on the floor.”
Working inside the school each day allows Pendergest to mentor his players beyond volleyball.
“Being able to encourage our players in the classroom, help them through challenges, and be another resource for them is incredibly important to me. Coaching is about building relationships that extend far beyond volleyball.”
He is already looking forward to returning to Mulcahey Gym in a new role.
“I can’t wait for our first home game,” he said. “I know Mulcahey Gym will be electric. The fans, the music, the energy—it’s going to be a nostalgic experience being back in that gym, this time as the head coach.”
Looking ahead, Pendergest hopes the Badin community embraces the program in a major way.
“I hope that three years from now people are proud of Badin Boys Volleyball. I want our community rallying around our team as we make deep tournament runs and create a program that attracts talented student-athletes and enthusiastic fans. We want weekday matches to become events that people look forward to attending.”
Badin Athletics is excited to welcome Sean Pendergest back to the Rams in this new leadership role and looks forward to the continued growth and success of the men’s volleyball program under his direction.
