A Texas high school volleyball dynasty to say goodbye to its longtime coach
After 28 years leading Canyon High School, learn what's next for the coach and how she plans to spend retirement.
Heather Sanders, the longtime coach of Canyon High School's volleyball team, is set to retire after a 28-year career. Sanders, who began her coaching journey at New Braunfels High School, was encouraged to take the position at Canyon by former mentor Donna Boehle. Under her leadership, the Cougars won five state tournament appearances and multiple district championships, including consecutive district titles beginning in 2021.
Sanders guided the team through growth from a 4A to a 6A classification and earned numerous accolades, including the 2021 TGCA All-Star Coach and induction into the Austin College Athletic Hall of Honor. Her career also brought personal changes, such as becoming a mother, which she believes made her a better coach. With 878 career wins, Sanders earned her 800th victory in a match where her daughter, Logan, recorded her 1,000th assist.
After 33 years in education, Sanders is ready for a new chapter, excited to pass the torch to future coaches and spend time cheering from the stands as her daughter continues her volleyball career at Rutgers University.
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