Dillon Taylor was announced as the new head coach of the Franklin men's and women's volleyball programs on Jan. 22, 2024.
Taylor joined the Grizzlies following a coaching stint at St. Mary-of-the-Woods, where he joined the staff as an assistant for the men's and women's programs in 2022. While with the Pomeroys, Taylor helped guide the women to 54 total wins over a two-year stretch, with each season culminating in appearances in the River States Conference (RSC) tournament.
He assisted with all facets on and off the court with the women's program, with his primary coaching focus on the defensive side of the ball. Taylor also played a vital role with the creation of the SMWC men's program, which debuted in 2022-23.
Outside of the college coaching realm, Taylor served as the head coach at Sullivan High School from 2021 through 2023, accumulating 64 wins over three seasons and coaching seven all-conference players, three Indiana All-Stars and one all-district player. He has also spent time coaching at the club level, currently doing so at The Academy Volleyball Club in Indianapolis after having previously worked with the Crossroads of America Volleyball Club
Taylor is a 2019 graduate of Indiana State University, where he earned a B.S. in mathematics and mathematics teaching. He is currently working towards his masters degree in leadership development at SMWC with a focus in sports leadership.
