Springs’ Native Claire Felix Joins Air Force Volleyball Staff
8/2/2024 11:50:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
USAF ACADEMY, Colo. – Air Force Volleyball head coach Macey Donathan announced the addition of Colorado Springs native Claire Felix, a former All-American middle blocker at UCLA, to her coaching staff this morning (Aug. 2). Felix, who will work with the Falcons' middles and oversee stat coding for the program, brings an impressive background that includes nearly a decade of playing professionally to the Academy.
"Claire is the perfect addition to round out our staff," Donathan said. "She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience at the highest level of our sport. Not only that, she is also a native of Colorado Springs, and grew up attending events here at the Academy, so she has the utmost respect and admiration for what our cadets do on a daily basis. I am thrilled to have her join us in pursuing the mission and vision of our team and the Air Force Academy, as a whole."
Felix joins the Academy staff after playing professionally for the last several years, including seven seasons abroad, with stops in England, Finland, France, and Brazil. Prior to playing stateside with the San Diego Mojo of the Pro Volleyball Federation in 2024, she was named the Best Blocker of the French Cup twice and also earned that award during the Finish playoffs and at the English championships, where she led her team to the title as a player/coach. Felix was also ranked as one of the top-four attackers in Brazil during her stint in South America.
Felix, who played the majority of her prep career at The Classical Academy (TCA) in Colorado Springs and was named the Gazette's Player of the Year as a sophomore, had an outstanding collegiate career at UCLA. A four-year middle blocker for the Bruins, Felix was an AVCA All-American (honorable mention) and first-Team All-Pacific South Region selection, while also earning All-Pac 12 (honorable mention) honors. Ranked sixth in UCLA history with a career hitting percentage of .337, Felix is the only Bruins' player to ever hit for a perfect match – going 12-for-12, with no errors, during a 2014 victory over Cal.
She will also continue to play professionally and help kick off the inaugural season of League One Volleyball as a member of LOVB Madison in 2025.
"Claire is the perfect addition to round out our staff," Donathan said. "She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience at the highest level of our sport. Not only that, she is also a native of Colorado Springs, and grew up attending events here at the Academy, so she has the utmost respect and admiration for what our cadets do on a daily basis. I am thrilled to have her join us in pursuing the mission and vision of our team and the Air Force Academy, as a whole."
Felix joins the Academy staff after playing professionally for the last several years, including seven seasons abroad, with stops in England, Finland, France, and Brazil. Prior to playing stateside with the San Diego Mojo of the Pro Volleyball Federation in 2024, she was named the Best Blocker of the French Cup twice and also earned that award during the Finish playoffs and at the English championships, where she led her team to the title as a player/coach. Felix was also ranked as one of the top-four attackers in Brazil during her stint in South America.
Felix, who played the majority of her prep career at The Classical Academy (TCA) in Colorado Springs and was named the Gazette's Player of the Year as a sophomore, had an outstanding collegiate career at UCLA. A four-year middle blocker for the Bruins, Felix was an AVCA All-American (honorable mention) and first-Team All-Pacific South Region selection, while also earning All-Pac 12 (honorable mention) honors. Ranked sixth in UCLA history with a career hitting percentage of .337, Felix is the only Bruins' player to ever hit for a perfect match – going 12-for-12, with no errors, during a 2014 victory over Cal.
She will also continue to play professionally and help kick off the inaugural season of League One Volleyball as a member of LOVB Madison in 2025.
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