[2][3][4] During the eight years from 1984 to 1991, the Michigan women's volleyball program had three head coaches: Barb Canning (1984–1985), Joyce Davis (1986–1989), and Peggy Bradley-Doppes (1990–1991).

[2][5] In 1992, Peggy Bradley-Doppes stepped down as Michigan's head volleyball coach to focus on her duties as the school's women's athletic director.

[2][7] The 1997 Michigan team reached the 20-win level for the first time since 1987 and was the subject of a profile in the Chicago Tribune indicating that the program was experiencing a renaissance.

[8] The 1997 team ultimately compiled a 21–12 record, finished in third place in the Big Ten, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the program's history.

Mark Rosen was hired as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines women's volleyball team in 1999.

[2] In 2012, the team compiled a 27–12 record and advanced to the National Semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history.

Virtue had also previously served as an assistant coach at Michigan from 2011 to 2015 as well as Northwestern (2016–18), Cincinnati (2007–10), and Loyola Chicago (2006).

In total, 16 Michigan women's volleyball players have received All-American recognition from the AVCA 24 times.

[2] [2] Nineteen Michigan women's volleyball players have received All-Big Ten Conference recognition.