Jessalyn Smith became the EOU volleyball team's assistant coach in 2016. During the 2015 campaign, Smith served as the squad's graduate assistant.
Prior to beginning her coaching career, Smith was a standout volleyball player for the Mountaineers. In addition to earning CCC Libero of the Year, Smith brought home third-team All-America and first-team all-conference honors.
Smith holds the single-season record at EOU for digs with 752 during the 2014 season. She also boasts the single-match record for digs, as she collected 45 in a five-set triumph over No. 25 Evangel (Mo.).