SIDNEY, NE - Sidney High School has its new volleyball coach. 

The school announced Thursday afternoon the Julie Smith will be the new head coach of Red Raider volleyball. 

Smith is currently a 3rd and 4th counselor at North Elementary School. 

She has previously coached in Sutherland. She competed at the college level in volleyball and basketball at Mid-Plains Community College and Idaho State University.

Smith has also coached in multiple Nebraska All-Star Volleyball games in the mid-2000s. 

Smith after taking time to focus on family and advancing her education, Smith is excited to get back to coaching varsity volleyball.

“I look forward to the opportunity to be a positive influence in the lives of these young women and also the Sidney Red Raider Volleyball Program,” Smith said in a news release.