Meika Wagner joined Fairfield University Volleyball in the summer of 2025 as an Assistant Coach. Wagner was a two-time All-American at the University of Southern California and brings over 15 years of professional playing experience and more than a decade of high-level coaching to the Stags’ sidelines.
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Wagner comes to Fairfield after three years as the Technical Director and Juniors Coach at Ultimate Performance Volleyball Club in Oklahoma. She coached previously at the Division I level at the University of Idaho for three seasons and held various positions at the club level in the Republic of San Marino.
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Wagner began her coaching career after more than 15 years as a professional volleyball player throughout Europe. She competed in Italy, Germany, Spain and Switzerland, including a tenure in Italy’s Serie A1, one of the top professional leagues in Europe. Wagner was also a member of the USA Women’s National Volleyball Team from 1996-98.
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A standout at USC from 1991-94, Wagner was a two-time AVCA All-America and All-Region selection and a three-time All-Pac-10 honoree. She ranks among the all-time leaders for the Women of Troy in kills, hitting percentage and blocks to help guide USC to four NCAA postseason appearances capped by a trip to the Regional Finals in 1994. Fairfield Head Coach Nancy Somera was an assistant in Pasadena throughout Wagner's playing career.
Wagner graduated from USC in 1995 with a degree in Political Science.
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Off the court, Wagner has utilized her proficiency in five languages (English, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, and German) to serve as a translator and interpreter at the FINA World Masters Championships. She has also worked for over a decade in the fashion industry.
