|
We are excited to announce the hiring of Christopher “Chris” Bannister as the new Head Coach of Boys Volleyball at Indian Hill High School, pending Board of Education approval. Chris brings over a decade of coaching experience across school, club, girls, and boys volleyball, and we are thrilled to welcome him into the Indian Hill Athletics family.
Coach Bannister began his coaching journey more than 10 years ago as a player-turned-mentor, developing a profound understanding of the game and a passion for helping athletes grow. His career spans all levels of competition from foundational skill development to elite national-level teams and his coaching philosophy centers on teamwork, discipline, resilience, and individual empowerment.
A few highlights from Coach Bannister’s background include:
- 10+ years of club volleyball coaching experience, working with athletes at every level of play.
- 10 years of school coaching experience, including roles at:
- Milford (7th Grade)
- Lakota East (Freshman, JV, and Varsity)
- Cincinnati Country Day (Varsity, 3 years)
- St. Ursula Academy (Freshman)
- Seven Hills (JV)
- A strong reputation for building inclusive, competitive, and athlete-centered team cultures.
- A coaching approach that helps athletes push beyond perceived limits and reach their full mental and physical potential.
Chris is widely respected in the volleyball community for the lasting positive impact he has on his players. He invests deeply in understanding each athlete—what motivates them, how they learn, and how he can help them reach their fullest potential on and off the court.
Interested in Playing Boys Volleyball? Please Register Now
Any male student interested in playing boys volleyball this spring should sign up through Final Forms as soon as possible. Early sign-ups will help us prepare for the upcoming season and allow Coach Bannister to begin connecting with interested athletes.
We will be hosting an official program meeting and meet-and-greet with Coach Bannister for all new and returning players shortly after winter break. Following this meeting, we will share details about our open gym schedule, which will run throughout the winter and lead into tryouts for the spring season.
We are confident that Coach Bannister’s leadership, experience, and passion will elevate our boys volleyball program and provide a tremendous experience for our athletes.
Please join me in welcoming Coach Chris Bannister to Indian Hill!
Go Braves!
| 
