Daniel Gwitt, head coach of Miami University Volleyball and Executive Club Director for LOVB, brings a wealth of experience to the program. Under his leadership, the Miami Volleyball team saw a 60% increase in wins during his first year. In addition to this success on the court, Coach Dan has spearheaded several initiatives to enhance the program, including fundraising for and completing a state-of-the-art team locker room and lounge. He also organized an international trip to Italy and Greece, set to take place in May 2025, and secured the purchase of a new custom Taraflex floor for training and match play.

Before taking the reins at Miami, Gwitt enjoyed a successful tenure at Penn State, where he served as an assistant coach. During his two years with the Nittany Lions, he helped guide the team to back-to-back NCAA Sweet 16 appearances in 2022 and 2023. His contributions were crucial in landing top-10 recruiting classes both years, including securing the nation’s #1 recruit. Gwitt also played a key role in the development of seven All-Big Ten players and two AVCA All-Americans during his time at Penn State.

Gwitt’s coaching journey began at Centenary College, where he became the youngest Division I head coach in the country. He then spent four seasons at Indiana, where he made significant strides in bolstering the team’s performance and helped secure the program’s highest-ranked recruiting class.

In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Gwitt has also served as director of operations and master coach for prominent volleyball clubs in Southern California. Under his guidance, teams consistently competed in the Open Division of the Girls Junior National Championships, with top rankings in the Division 1 SCVA standings.

A native of Eden, New York, Gwitt graduated from Penn State in 2007 with a degree in communication arts and sciences. During his time as a player on the men's volleyball team, he contributed to the team’s Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) Championship and participated in the NCAA Final Four under the guidance of current head coach Mark Pavlik.

Now in his second year leading Miami University Volleyball, Gwitt is dedicated to continuing the program’s proud traditions, building on its success, and striving to return the team to national prominence. His commitment to coaching, player development, and community engagement is central to his mission, both at Miami University and at the 513 Volleyball Club. Coach Dan is excited to combine his extensive knowledge and experience to foster success and excellence within the program.