Maureen Kaiser steps down after 36 years with St. Henry volleyball

Longtime St. Henry volleyball coach Maureen Kaiser is retiring from coaching after leading the Crusaders for 36 seasons, the school announced.She is among the winningest coaches in state history, claiming 914 victories (889 at St. Henry). Under her watch, the Crusaders won eight All "A" state championships, most recently in 2024, claimed the 2021 state title and were state runners-up in 2005 and 2006. Her teams won 30 matches in a season eight times and claimed 25 district titles and nine Ninth Region titles.“Coach Kaiser has built a program at St. Henry that represents faith, excellence, dedication and tradition. Her legacy goes far beyond wins and championships, as she has impacted generations of student-athletes and helped establish a standard of success that will continue for years to come,” principal Grant Brannen said.Kaiser is a member of the school's hall of fame, the Northern Kentucky Athletic Director's Hall of Fame and the Buddy LaRosa's High School Sports Hall of Fame. Hers is one of two names on the court in the Crusaders' gym alongside longtime boys basketball coach Dave Faust, who retired in 2025. She was a member of St. Henry's first state championship team in 1981.“Coach Kaiser wasn’t just one of the greatest coaches in Kentucky history — she was a builder of character, a mentor who shaped generations of student-athletes with integrity, passion, faith and heart. She built the St. Henry Volleyball program into a consistent state power year in and year out. We are so thankful for coach and what she has given to the SHDHS community. Her records and coaching accolades speak for themselves,” athletic director Jim Demler said.St. Henry is well-positioned to compete for the Ninth Region title in 2027. Only two seniors graduate in Kali McCane and Kayleigh McCormack. The returning cast is led by all-state honorees Violet Main and Kenadi Sieg.Kaiser will continue to teach health at the school.This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Maureen Kaiser steps down after 36 years with St. Henry volleyball