In a surprising development, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s head beach volleyball coach, Evan Silberstein, has terminated his contract due to a misunderstanding with the team. This unexpected move comes after a series of successful seasons under his leadership.
Silberstein, who has been with the Rainbow Wahine beach volleyball program since 2015, first served as an assistant coach before being promoted to head coach in July 2022. During his tenure, he led the team to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and secured the Big West title in 2024. His efforts were recognized with the Big West Co-Coach of the Year award in both 2022 and 2024. citeturn0search2turn0search7
The specific details surrounding the misunderstanding have not been publicly disclosed. University officials have stated that discussions are ongoing to address the situation and determine the next steps for the program.
Prior to his role at Hawaiʻi, Silberstein was an assistant coach at the University of San Francisco and co-founded a junior beach volleyball club. As a player, he competed professionally on the AVP circuit and internationally, earning a gold medal at the 2001 Maccabiah Games in Israel.
The university is expected to announce interim coaching arrangements soon as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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