Iris Hopkins

Coach Iris brings a lifelong passion for volleyball and over two decades of experience both on and off the court. She has played competitively throughout school, as well as in USAV Women’s Volleyball, NAGVA, the Dallas Independent Volleyball Association, and various beach volleyball leagues.

With more than 20 years of experience organizing and managing both sand and indoor leagues across the DFW metroplex, Coach Iris has a deep understanding of team dynamics, event coordination, and player development. Now in her second season with Arsenal, she also brings over six years of club coaching experience and more than a decade of coaching at the private school and adult league levels.

Coach Iris is certified through the Art of Coaching (Head Coach I & II, Setter I), the American Coaching Academy, and holds credentials in sports performance and sports parenting. She is dedicated to continual growth and is always looking for ways to elevate her players’ skills, strategies, and overall love for the game.

Her coaching philosophy focuses on fostering positive attitudes, building self-esteem and confidence, and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Coach Iris leads with encouragement, intention, and heart—working to instill a lasting love for volleyball in every athlete she coaches.