Hermiston High hires Brittany Day for girls soccer, Kendall Jones for volleyball

Hermiston High School announced on Feb. 9, 2026, that it has named Brittany Day as head coach for girls soccer and Kendall Jones as head coach for volleyball. The appointments change the leadership structure for two of the school's major girls athletic programs and will shape coaching, development, and community outreach in the months ahead.

Brittany Day joins Hermiston after previously serving as an assistant at Umatilla High School. Kendall Jones brings a local connection to the role; Jones is identified as a La Grande native and is noted to have local ties. District materials described the hires succinctly, saying, "Both coaches bring deep experience, energy, and a shared passion."

The hires arrive amid routine coaching turnover in regional high school athletics and will be closely watched by student-athletes, parents, and program supporters in Union County. Day’s experience at Umatilla provides a concrete résumé item the district cited, while Jones’s La Grande roots are likely to be read as a community-strengthening credential. Both factors can matter for retention of returning players, relationships with feeder programs, and the kinds of support Hermiston High can expect from families and boosters.

School leadership has released limited public information beyond the names, roles, and the district’s summary praise. No full biographies, start dates, contract terms, or direct quotes from Day or Jones were included in the materials provided with the announcement. The lack of additional detail means parents and athletes will have to wait for the district or athletic department to publish full background information and program plans.

From an institutional standpoint, new head coaches set priorities for practice structure, youth outreach, and in-season staffing. Athletic directors and school boards manage these hires within budget and policy frameworks that affect stipend levels, assistant coaching assignments, and program accountability. Clear communication about expectations, evaluation metrics, and timelines will be key to measuring the hires’ impact on player development and program results.

For Hermiston residents, the immediate takeaway is that school officials have filled two key coaching roles. Families and supporters should look for the district to post fuller bios and season information in coming weeks, and players should expect contact from coaches as preparations for the next competitive cycle begin. The hires mark a new chapter for Hermiston girls soccer and volleyball and will shape local high school sports culture going forward.