Louisiana Tech volleyball head coach Amber McCray announced the hiring of Ayden Bartlett as assistant coach.

In 2024, Bartlett oversaw the Tech defense, which was one of the top teams in Conference USA. The Bulldogs ranked second in CUSA with 14.94 digs per set. LA Tech finished six players with over 100 digs and three with 200+. The Bulldogs finished the season with five matches of 70 or more digs.

Bartlett comes to LA Tech after spending four successful seasons playing libero/defensive specialist at Louisville.

While with the Cardinals, she helped guide Louisville to its most successful four-year run in program history. The Cardinals were 105-12 during that time, including three consecutive ACC championships and the first two trips to the NCAA Final Four in the school's history. Louisville finished the 2022 season as the NCAA runner-up.

Bartlett played in 293 sets over 103 matches during her career, accounting for 385 digs and 43 service aces. Her best season came during her sophomore campaign when she saw action in 105 sets with 171 digs and 22 service aces. The Cardinals started the season 32-0 before falling to Wisconsin in the NCAA semifinals.

The Leavenworth, Kan. native has spent time coaching during Louisville Volleyball Camps and with KIVA Volleyball Club.