Hayden Wagner joined the Redbirds in April 2022 after spending one season as a volunteer assistant coach with the women’s volleyball program at the University of Cincinnati. Wagner will work primarily with ISU's pin attackers and assist with recruiting and film analysis.

In his first season with the Redbirds in 2022, freshmen Regan Haith and Aida Shadewald were named to the MVC's All-Freshman Team.

In his role with the Bearcats, Wagner provided support to the director of operations, assisted with drills, oversaw technology and collected data to be used by the coaching staff and much more.

In addition to volunteering with the Cincinnati volleyball program, Wagner also served as the head coach of the women’s 15-1 Ohio Premier Volleyball Club team where he developed practice plans and handled operations.

Wagner is a 2021 graduate of George Mason University where he was a member of the men’s volleyball team. During his career at George Mason, Wagner earned AVCA All-America Honorable Mention honors twice and concluded his collegiate career with 979 kills, 282 digs and 99 service aces.