RICHMOND, Ind. – The Earlham College volleyball team welcomed Madison Horton to its staff as an assistant coach. 

Horton is a 2026 graduate of Wittenberg University, where she spent two seasons with the Tigers. Prior to her time at Wittenberg, Horton played three seasons of beach volleyball at NCAA Division I Stephen F. Austin and Florida International Universities. 

The Cincinnati, Ohio native has over five years of experience in beach volleyball programming, and brings AAU Junior Nationals coaching experience. 

Horton earned her Bachelor's in Psychology from Wittenberg, and is currently pursuing a Master's in Sport Administration from Wittenberg. 

"I'm so excited to join the Earlham volleyball program and be a part of what's being built here." said Horton. "I'm looking forward to getting to know the team, growing together, and helping create something really special and successful. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and I  can't wait to get started."

The Quaker volleyball team finished the 2025 season with a 21-9 overall record, and an 8-1 conference mark to qualify for the HCAC Tournament as the No.1 seed.