Brian Solomon has led the Columbia College volleyball program for three seasons. Each season has marked an improvement in the win column, culminating in the best season in program history in 2009 with a 24-9 overall record and a 3rd place finish in the Southern States Athletic Confernce. The improvement garnered him the honor of 2009 SSAC Coach of the Year. In 2009, the Fighting Koalas received 10 SSAC conference awards, among which being named co-recipient of the team sportsmansip award along with Lee University
Solomon came to Columbia College in July 2007 from Milligan College and Emmanuel School of Religion in Johnson City, TN. He earned his Master of Divinity from Emmanuel School of Religion and served as the assistant volleyball coach at NAIA member institution Milligan College for three seasons.
As an undergraduate at Hope International University where he competed as a setter, he led his team to a top ten ranking nationally in NAIA men's volleyball for three seasons and back-to-back NCCAA national championships in 2002 and 2003. He also earned numerous individual awards including NCCAA All-American honors in 2003 and Hope International's Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year in 2004.
In addition to coaching the volleyball team, Brian is also the Assistant Athletic Director for academic affairs. He and his wife, Lindsey, reside in Lexington, SC, with their son Cole.
Katie Welsh enters her third season as assistant coach with the Columbia College volleyball program. She came to Columbia College in August 2007 from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN. As an undergraduate, she served on the Intramural Staff for 3 years as both an Intramural Supervisor and and Director. She earned her Bachelor's Degree fron Carson-Newman in May 2007.
In 2009 she was proud to assist an amazing young Fighting Koalas team - finishing with a 24-9 overall record and a 3rd place finish in the Southern States Athletic Conference. The Fighting Koalas received 10 SSAC conference awards, among which being named co-recipient of the team sportsmansip award along with Lee University
In addition to being the assistant coach, Katie is currently pursuing her graduate degree in Athletic Administration from Western Kentucky University. She also works with Sports Information with the Athletic Department. She and her family reside in Columbia, SC.
