Belen High Promotes Shenoa Branch to Permanent Head Volleyball Coach

Belen High School formalized its volleyball leadership by promoting Shenoa Branch to permanent head coach of the Eagles program on Feb. 26, 2026. The school removed the "interim" designation from Branch's title after she stepped in mid-season, giving her a permanent designation to lead the varsity program at the Belén campus in Valencia County.

Branch had been guiding the Eagles since taking over mid-season, and the Feb. 26 action signals district-level commitment to continuity for players who finished that stretch under her direction. The permanent title places Branch in charge of coaching decisions, offseason planning, and day-to-day supervision of the Belen High Eagles volleyball roster as the program moves toward the next competitive cycle.

For athletes at Belen High, the change ends uncertainty that followed the mid-season switch and sets a clear chain of command for training and scheduling. With Branch now holding the permanent head coach role, the Eagles program will have an identified leader responsible for summer skill camps, preseason practices, and coordination with Belen High's athletic department staff in Valencia County.

Administrators at Belen High removed the interim tag specifically to formalize Branch's authority over the Eagles program. That formalization on Feb. 26, 2026 means Branch will be the named contact for parents and community partners seeking information about the varsity volleyball program at the Belén school.

The promotion of Shenoa Branch to permanent head coach comes at a moment when stability matters for Belen High athletes who navigated a mid-season coaching transition. By making the designation official on Feb. 26, 2026, the school has established a single, ongoing leadership role for the Eagles program that will govern team operations and planning through the next season and beyond.