DAVIS, Calif. — With their season just over one month away, UC Davis volleyball head coach Dan Conners continues to add to his staff with the hiring of former Long Beach State men's volleyball player Eric Beebe.

"We are excited to bring on Eric to join the staff." Coach Conners said. "He brings international experience and an energy that we anticipate will be an asset to the growth of our program and team."

A three year player for the Beach from 2022-24, Beebe played a significant role on a team that advanced to the NCAA Championship game twice during his tenure. As a setter, Beebe competed in eight matches while compiling nearly four assists per set.

Following his collegiate career, Beebe continued to play overseas for FC Schuttorf in Germany, competing in the 2nd Division Bundesliga Nord during the 2024-25 season. While playing as a setter for the German club, Beebe also helped serve on the coaching staff.

A native of Anthem, Ariz., Beebe earned an Associate's Degree from Orange Coast College before graduating from Long Beach State with a Bachelor's in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing.

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UC Davis, ranked No. 2 among public universities by the Wall Street Journal in the value of a college degree, is home to 40,000 undergraduate students and 12,000 employees. Ranked top in the United States in agriculture and forestry as well as No. 1 in veterinary medicine, UC Davis is located in a true California college town nestled between world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe. Over 650 Aggie student-athletes compete in 25 Division I varsity sports, with 16 sports transitioning to the Mountain West Conference beginning in 2026–27. 

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