06/12/2026
Congratulations to CJ Upchurch on being named Assistant Coach of the USA Deaf Women’s National Volleyball Team!
CJ currently serves as the head coach of the Texas School for the Deaf High School volleyball program and as an Athletics Specialist within the school’s athletics department, where he helps oversee athletic programs, events, and student-athlete development.
Upchurch is no stranger to USA Deaf Volleyball, having served in a variety of roles since 2019. He was team manager for the USA Deaf Women’s National Team that captured gold at the 2019 Pan American Games in Brazil and later served as Youth Program Assistant Coordinator and Board Member from 2022–2025, helping support the growth of Deaf volleyball across the country.
As a player, CJ represented the USA Deaf Men’s National Team, helping Team USA earn fourth-place finishes at both the 2024 World Deaf Volleyball Championships in Okinawa and the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo. A graduate of Gallaudet University, he also served as a student assistant coach with the women’s volleyball program from 2016–2021, helping guide the Bison to two conference championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances while organizing and directing numerous volleyball camps and clinics.
We are excited to welcome CJ to the coaching staff and look forward to the leadership, passion, and experience he will bring to USA Deaf Women’s Volleyball. 🇺🇸🏐