Bio

2017 Penn State Brandywine graduate Emily Benn completed her fourth season as head volleyball coach at her alma mater in 2025.

In four seasons at Brandywine, Benn has led the Lions to 43 victories and three postseason appearances, including the team's first-ever United East Tournament bid in 2025. Individually, five Brandywine volleyball student-athletes have earned all-conference honors. Laura Jezyk was also named conference setter of the year following the 2022 season.

Benn was a four-year member of the Lions’ volleyball team from 2012-16. A veteran of 96 matches as a defensive specialist, Benn helped Brandywine to four postseason appearances, including the team’s first-ever Penn State University Athletic Conference championship in 2015. Benn earned all-conference recognition following her senior season after finishing fourth in the conference in digs.

The four-time PSUAC All-Academic Team honoree graduated in 2017 with a degree in human development and family studies.

Benn returned to Brandywine following a five-year stint as an assistant coach at NCAA Division III Immaculata University. While with the Might Macs, Benn assisted in all aspects of the program during her five years with the team.

Benn began her coaching career at Harcum College during the 2017-18 academic year. She also has coached in the club ranks with Sparks Volleyball.