SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Santa Clara women's beach volleyball program has promoted Lance Muret to Assistant Coach for the 2025-26 season. Muret returns to the Broncos after spending the past two seasons as a Volunteer Assistant Coach. Head Coach Jeff Alzina made the announcement Friday.
 
"We are all very excited to have Lance as our first full time assistant coach in the program," Alzina said. "The team, their families, and our athletic administration have been extremely supportive of his work and relationships built already at Santa Clara. Lance's work last year really propelled the team forward into our historic season. He is one of the best young coaches in the country. His excellent teaching of the game is matched only by his high character and genuine care for the players on our team. I feel very fortunate to have him full time now helping me lead the Broncos into our next goals and growth."
 
Muret returns to the Broncos after helping lead them to one of their most successful seasons in program history in 2025. They won 18 games, which is tied for the most in program history, and reached the West Coast Conference Tournament final for the first time in program history, finishing in second place. The Broncos defeated No. 17 Washington on March 16 for their first victory over a ranked opponent since 2015, and had a historic six players claim all-WCC honors.
 
Muret is a San Diego native who graduated from La Costa Canyon High School where he won an indoor volleyball CIF championship and was named CIF Libero of the Year. He also led the beach volleyball team to a No.1 seed in all four years, winning two championships and one individual pairs title.
 
Muret went on to play indoor club volleyball at UC San Diego where he graduated with a B.A. in International Business. He has four years of coaching experience with WAVE Beach and has continued to compete in top-rated beach volleyball tournaments, recently winning the King of Spring event in Encinitas.
 
"I'm incredibly honored and beyond excited to officially join the Santa Clara University Beach Volleyball team as the full-time assistant coach," Muret said. "After two amazing years volunteering alongside this passionate and hardworking group, I'm filled with gratitude for the opportunity to continue growing with this program. I truly believe in the direction we're headed and can't wait to help shape a future that reflects the heart, grit, and potential of this team. Go Broncos!"
 
Muret doubles the Broncos' full-time coaching staff, joining Alzina, who has been with the program since 2019.