Brebeuf Jesuit Names Cali Estes Interim Volleyball Coach
The Indianapolis school appointed Cali Estes to lead the volleyball program following an administrative change.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Volleyball
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Brebeuf Jesuit appointed Cali Estes as interim volleyball coach in September 2026. The team has since reached the Marion County tournament finals.
Why it matters
The administration initiated the coaching change to restore the volleyball program to its previous level of competitive success.
Brebeuf Jesuit holds a 15-14 record this season, marking the program's first winning trajectory since 2022. The team recently defeated Roncalli for the first time in four years.
The players
Cali Estes
Cali Estes is the interim volleyball coach at Brebeuf Jesuit who has earned 105 career wins as a player.
Brebeuf Jesuit
Brebeuf Jesuit is a private college-preparatory school located in Indianapolis.
Cathedral
Cathedral is a high school volleyball program currently ranked 24th in the state.
The details
After taking the role, Cali Estes hired three former high school teammates as assistants and spent three hours studying game film before her first practice. The team unified through a focus on trust-building, resulting in tournament wins over Franklin Central, Lutheran, and Roncalli.
Timeline
Brebeuf last posted a winning record in 2022.
Cali Estes was contacted regarding the coaching vacancy on September 16, 2026.
Brebeuf plays Cathedral in the sectional semifinals on October 17, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The hire of Cali Estes marks a pivotal attempt to elevate Brebeuf Jesuit from the performance plateau it has occupied since the 2022 season. This leadership change directly influences the team's competitiveness as they face top-ranked opponents like Cathedral.
The team's 15-14 record indicates a significant turnaround heading into the Sectional 26 semifinal match. Success in this upcoming game against Cathedral would maintain the program's momentum in the Marion County tournament.
The takeaway
The addition of new coaching staff has already helped the team break a multi-year losing streak against key rivals. Players and staff continue to prioritize trust-building to sustain this mid-season improvement.
What happens next
Brebeuf Jesuit is scheduled to face Cathedral in the Sectional 26 semifinals on October 17, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Indystar.
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