Victor Morais enters his second season as an assistant coach on the Morgan State volleyball staff. Hired prior to the 2024 season, Morais brings a wealth of international playing experience and coaching expertise to his new role at Morgan State University.
Before joining the Bears, Morais spent two years as an assistant coach at California University of Pennsylvania (VULCANS), where he played a crucial role in the team's success.
Morais, a native of Brazil, has also served as a college assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s volleyball teams at Carlow, a NAIA program in Pittsburgh. He was an assistant coach for the inaugural season of men’s volleyball at Carlow in 2021 when the program played teams from seven different states. The following spring, the Celtics won their first intercollegiate match.
On the women’s side, Morais was a member of the coaching staff in 2021. Carlow earned seven victories at home before placing third at the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Championship in Virginia Beach. The Celtics featured 12 players named to the River States Conference Scholar-Athlete Team last year.
Morais has also dedicated himself to coaching at various levels in the Pittsburgh area. His experience spans both club and scholastic settings, fostering the development of young players from 12 to 18 years old. Through his involvement with Pittsburgh Elite, Morais has guided and mentored aspiring athletes, helping them hone their skills and reach their potential.
Prior to his coaching career, Morais played for various club level teams in beach volleyball tournaments in his native Brazil. He then moved to South Africa and competed at the national club level while playing for Durban University of Technology.
Morais, who earned his degree from Durban (South Africa) in 2015, resides in Baltimore, Md.
