Desiree Felker is the new head volleyball coach at Joplin High School.
Joplin announced the hire on Wednesday via Twitter.
“We are proud to announce Desiree Felker as our new head volleyball coach,” Joplin Athletics tweeted. “Desiree is coming to us from Webb City with a wealth of volleyball experience and passion. She will be teaching at JHS. Please help welcome her to the Eagle family.”
Felker has been an assistant at Webb City for head coach Rhonda Lawrence.
“I am so excited to start this new journey,” Felker tweeted on Wednesday. “Six years ago when I started teaching and coaching I never dreamed I would have this opportunity. I am so thankful for everyone that has helped me along the way. My time in Webb City has been amazing, but I am thrilled to be an Eagle.”
Felker replaces Staci Saunders, who resigned at the conclusion of the fall season.
Saunders spent the last 10 seasons as Joplin’s head coach after previously being an assistant at her alma mater for 12 years.
Felker is a Carl Junction High School graduate, where she was a standout player for Sarah Wall’s Bulldogs.
