Lawrence native Yemayma Molina has been named head coach of the Knights volleyball team on July 31st and will embark on her first season as head coach with the start of the 2025 season.

Molina, a graduate of Western New England University where she was a four-year member of the Golden Bears volleyball team and a two-time Conference of New England (CNE) all-conference selection graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and minor in criminal justice.

Prior to her time at WNEU, Molina was a four-year standout on the varsity volleyball team at Lawrence High School and also a member of the school’s basketball team.

As a member of the Golden Bears, she saw action in 90 matches over four seasons, while leading the team with 77 blocks in her senior season in helping lead the team to a CNE semi-finals appearance.

In addition to her playing experience, she has two years of coaching experience with the Pioneer Valley Volleyball Club.

She currently works with Suenos basketball and volleyball in Lawrence.