Major League Volleyball DC announces new appointments to its volleyball operations leadership as the expansion franchise prepares to take the court in Washington, D.C. for the 2027 professional volleyball season. 

MLV DC has named Noel Carpio and Fiona Fonoti as assistant coaches reporting to Head Coach Deitre Collins-Parker, one of the most decorated figures in American volleyball. The strength and compatibility of the coaching staff signals the franchise intends to compete with a championship-mentality from its first serve. 

Carpio joins MLV DC with more than a decade of elite volleyball coaching experience and reputation as one of the foremost data-driven analysts in the sport. Most recently, he served as Assistant Coach and Technical & Performance Analyst for the Columbus Fury after a season as Offensive Coordinator for the San Diego Mojo, where he also directed scouting efforts. Carpio maintains active coaching responsibly with USA Volleyball, currently serving in a coach support role with the U.S. Women's National Team.  In 2025, he served as Performance Analyst for the U17 Girls and Boys National Teams, helping the Girls team capture the Continental Cup as both squads qualified for the FIVB World Championships. Carpio’s collegiate coaching experience includes stints with Georgetown, Oral Roberts, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Creighton, where he helped the Bluejays to consecutive BIG EAST regular-season titles and the 2018 BIG EAST Tournament Championship.  

Fonoti boasts one of the most accomplished playing careers in collegiate volleyball, along with a proven ability to develop talent at the highest levels of the sport. A national champion at the University of Nebraska in 1995, she earned All-America honors three times as a setter and was named Big 12 Conference Player of the Year and Nebraska Female Student-Athlete of the Year in 1998. She remains Nebraska's all-time leader in single season assists and ranks second in career assists. As a coach, Fonoti has been an in-demand assistant in the Power 4 with stops at Iowa State, West Virginia, Kansas State and Ohio State, building deep expertise in player development.  

"Winning teams are built in training, where consistency and commitment to excellence are required every session. Noel and Fiona are not only experienced coaches who have won at every level but also embrace the rigor of skill building that will make better each athlete who is a part of MLV DC," said Collins-Parker. "The powerful combination of performance analysis and player development expertise found in our exceptional staff ensures we are building a championship culture from day one." 

Underpinning the bench strength of the coaching staff, Hajj Turner assumes the role of General Manager, Personnel and Operations to establish the operational backbone of the sporting operation. Having worked alongside the ownership group from the earliest stages of its pursuit of an MLV club, Turner directs his attention to assembling the resources that will deliver a best-in-class athlete experience befitting a major league franchise. Turner brings deep personnel experience from across the All United Sports and Entertainment family and beyond, most recently serving as Director of Player Personnel for the Brisbane Bullets of the Australia National Basketball League and as Director of Sports Business Development for D.C. United. A former NCAA student-athlete at the University of Louisville, Turner spent 14 years as a college basketball assistant and associate head coach at the University of Vermont and George Washington University.  

"MLV DC will design and deliver an elite club that raises the standard for professional volleyball and furthers the mission of the league to strength and scale the sport as the top-flight domestic league," said Kate Greenberg, Team President. "With Head Coach Deitre Collins-Parker at the helm, the foundation has been set for volleyball operations driven by a collective commitment to compete at the intersection of accountability and ambition.” 

Additional announcements regarding the team's name and visual identity, home venue, and inaugural roster will be made in the coming weeks.  

About All United Sports and Entertainment 

All United Sports and Entertainment (AUSE) is a Washington, D.C.-based sports and entertainment platform. AUSE is an investor in D.C. United (MLS), D.C. Power FC (USL Super League), Loudoun United (USL) and MLV DC, the region's new Major League Volleyball franchise launching in 2027. 

About Major League Volleyball 

Major League Volleyball (MLV) is the premier professional volleyball league in the United States, designed to provide the sport and its athletes with the major league platform they deserve. Founded on a player-first philosophy, MLV combines elite competition, significant investment in athlete development, experienced professional sports ownership from every other U.S. professional league, and a commitment to long-term growth of volleyball across the country. As the league enters its fourth season in 2027, MLV will expand to 12 teams from coast-to-coast and continue to create top-level, lasting opportunities and memories for players, coaches, and local communities while leading the way in solidifying the future of professional volleyball in North America. For more about MLV, visit mlvb.com and follow the league on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.