Lena Pucnik was added to the Bucs' Volleyball staff in January of 2026 as the program's newest Graduate Assistant Coach.
A native of Zrece, Slovenia, Pucnik most recently played her college volleyball days at Life University in Atlanta, Georgia. An outside hitter, Pucnik recorded 1,493 kills, 1,414 digs, 157 service aces, and 152 total blocks during her five-year collegiate career. Her list of student-athlete accomplishments include: 3x All-Conference Academic Team, 3x All-Conference First-Team, Mid-South Conference Player of the Year, NAIA All-American Second-Team, Life University Breakthrough Athlete of Year, and AVCA Southeast Region Accolades.
Pucnik graduated from Life University with her Business Administration Bachelor's Degree in 2023.