Admirals looking for new leadership
FHS volleyball coach, assistant resign
Alves has resigned to pursue other job opportunities, according to a post from Farragut Sports Information director Jack Tate.
Alves served as the Lady Admirals’ head coach for three seasons, compiling an overall record of 59-31, highlighted by a 30-7 campaign in 2024. He led the 2024 team to the district and region tournament championships as well as a Final 4 finish at the Class AAA state tournament in Murfreesboro.
“Andre did an outstanding job for us in volleyball, but he just got a better job offer that will take more of his time,” said Farragut Athletic Director Donald Dodgen in a statement to the farragutpress. “He did not feel like he could give full time to both jobs, which I totally understand. I hate to lose him because he did a great job for Farragut High School and Farragut volleyball.”
Dodgen has begun the search for a new head coach. Any interested applicants should contact him by email at donald.dodgen@knoxschools.org.
When asked what he wants in the next FHS volleyball coach, Dodgen began with three words: “Maintain the program.”
“We’ve got it posted and are just waiting for people to apply, and hopefully we will start interviewing sometime this month,” he added. “But I want to keep the program at the same level it’s at right now. State-level volleyball right now, and that’s what I want to maintain.”
