The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Volleyball
Gavin Watt

Gavin Watt

Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development

Verified Email Available
Verified Email

Get this coach's verified email address plus AI-personalized outreach — sent from your own Gmail — in the CommitPath app.

Download the App →

Coaching Intelligence

Biography

THE WATT FILE Personal Information Full Name: Gavin Finlay Watt Born: Aug. 11, 1988, in Edinburgh, Scotland Hometown: Kirkliston, Scotland College: Napier University (Scotland), 2009 Wife: Eve Son: Jude NCAA Coaching Experience 2013-16: Lehigh, assistant coach 2016-18: North Carolina, volunteer assistant coach 2018-present: Tennessee, assistant coach Playing Experience 2002-10: City of Edinburgh Volleyball Club 2004-13: Scotland National Team Program 2007-12: Great Britain National Team Program 2010-11: Amiens Metropole VBC (France) 2011-13: AS Cannes Volleyball Club (France) 2023 VolleyballMag.com's College Coaches Hotshots selection Gavin Watt concluded his eighth season as an assistant coach with the Tennessee volleyball program in 2025. A decorated former international volleyball standout, he works primarily with the Lady Vols’ offense and setters while also serving as Director of Player Development. Multiple players have enjoyed accelerated skill development under Watt’s tutelage at Tennessee, with 10 Lady Vols earning All-American status (hitters Erica Treiber, Tessa Grubbs, Breana Runnels, Morgahn Fingall, Jenaisya Moore and Nina Cajic, libero Yelianiz Torres, middle blocker Danielle Mahaffey and setter Caroline Kerr), including nine selections during the last four seasons. Under his guidance, UT has been represented on the AVCA All-Region list 18 times and the All-SEC team on 14 occasions. Watt has coached two athletes to National Player of the Week status, as Erica T

Other coaches at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Explore the rest of The University of Tennessee-Knoxville's coaching staff

Other Volleyball head coaches in NCAA D1

See how peer programs staff their Volleyball teams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gavin Watt's role at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville?
Gavin Watt serves as Assistant Coach/Director of Player Development for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Volleyball.
How do I contact Gavin Watt?
CommitPath has verified contact information for Gavin Watt. Create a free account to view the coaching profile, or upgrade to Pro ($9.99/mo) to access their verified email address, plus AI-personalized outreach templates.
How do I get recruited by Gavin Watt?
Research Gavin Watt's coaching philosophy and recruiting priorities on their CommitPath profile. Understanding what a coach values helps you craft targeted outreach. CommitPath Pro includes AI-personalized introductions based on each coach's communication style and priorities.

Ready to reach out to Gavin Watt?

Get verified contact info and AI-personalized outreach to make a strong first impression.

Get Started Free