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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 12, 2026) – USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the hiring of Ladislav Lelkes as assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team, where he will lead and support the resident program.
Lelkes joins the men’s sitting team after a successful tenure as associate head coach/recruiting coordinator with the Division I Wofford women’s volleyball team. In three years with Wofford, Lelkes helped lead the team to three Southern Conference titles and three NCAA tournament appearances. In 2025, the team had the most all-conference players in school history (four, plus the libero of the year).
“We are excited to welcome Ladislav to the men’s sitting national team,” said U.S. Men’s Sitting Head Coach Greg Walker. “He brings a strong background in player development, a collaborative coaching style, and a deep understanding of what it takes to build a high-performance culture.”
Prior to Wofford, Lelkes spent time coaching at Barton College, Bradley University, East Carolina, Alabama, and East Tennessee State University. ETSU also made the NCAA Tournament in the two years he was an assistant.
Lelkes graduated from Barton with a degree in political science, and he played at both Barton and Elmira College. He was part of the VKP Bratislava volleyball club for 10 years, helping the team to two national championships and a Slovakian Cup title.
In his new role, Lelkes will focus on the daily training environment of the resident program, working closely with athletes and staff to support long-term development and international success.
“I’m grateful for the trust USA Volleyball has placed in me,” said Lelkes. “My time at Wofford taught me the importance of investing in people first, and I’m excited to bring that mindset to the U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team while working closely with the athletes and staff in the resident program.”