Jojo Wilkes serves as the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Spurgeon College, returning to the program with a strong history of leadership, competitive success, and Christ-centered mentorship. Announced on November 11, 2025, Wilkes’s homecoming marks a significant addition to the athletics department as Spurgeon continues expanding and strengthening its women’s volleyball program.
Wilkes previously spent three seasons as the head coach at Calvary University, where she led the Warriors to one of the most successful stretches in program history. In her first season, Calvary earned second-place finishes in both the conference and regional tournaments, held a consistent national ranking, and achieved the program’s first-ever at-large bid to the NCCAA Division II National Tournament. Under her direction, Calvary maintained its presence in the national rankings in the following years and developed a strong competitive identity.
Before her tenure at Calvary, Wilkes served two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at Spurgeon College under Coach Evie Stanton. She brings more than five additional years of coaching experience at the middle school, high school, and club levels, giving her a diverse foundation in player development and program building.
As a former outside hitter and libero at Faith Baptist Bible College, Wilkes earned numerous national honors, including NCCAA Division II All-American Second Team, ACCA All-American First Team, and NCCAA Division II Libero of the Year. Her playing background shapes her coaching philosophy, which emphasizes defensive excellence, disciplined fundamentals, and competitive consistency.
Rooted in her faith, Wilkes strives to build a program defined by character, culture, and Christlike leadership. “I love the vision Spurgeon has—not just for athletics but for maintaining the integrity of Christian education,” she said upon her return. “I’m excited to be part of that vision and help grow this volleyball program.”
Wilkes and her family live in the Kansas City area. She and her husband Marcus have three young children — Addie, Cohen, and KJ.
