Megan Bleile named Coach of the Year for State Class B Volleyball
Author: mt43news staff reporter
Megan Bleile named Coach of the Year for State Class B Volleyball
MT43 News Staff Reporter
The Montana Coaches Association has announced its Coach of the Year Awards for the Fall Season in all sports. Townsend Schools own Megan Bleile has been selected as the 2025-2026 Coach of the Year for State Class B Volleyball. This prestigious honor is a selection by peer coaches throughout the state, a coveted title.
A native of Belt, MT, Mrs. Bleile teaches Mathematics at BHS. She took over the volleyball program in 2019, having had previous coaching experience at Butte Central High School, Joliet, and Capital High in both volleyball and track. In the seven years she’s been coaching in Townsend, Bleile has led the team to the state tournament five times, bringing home two 3rd place trophies and two 2nd place trophies. This year the team finished 2nd at State and had a 21-5 season record.
But it’s not all about the hardware or placings. Megan modestly claims, “Without the girls’ commitment and dedication, we couldn’t have gotten that 2nd place finish. I just give them the tools to be successful, and they go out and execute. I also couldn’t have earned this without the help of my amazing assistant coaches, Aliece Estrada and Cayla Rueb.”
Coach Bleile’s philosophy is to focus on the whole student-athlete’s success on and off the court. Together, she and her assistants work on building character for the girls’ future successes. Their goal is to transform young women to be authentic in their relationships, be responsible leaders, and live with a passion that will change the world. Both in and out of the classroom, she emphasizes hard work, accountability, and discipline while building relationships. Bleile knows successful programs start at the top. Summers are spent devoting hours to off season training for building the teams from Little Dogs to Big Dogs by organizing VB camps and securing top notch college athletes to help run them. All in addition to following her own two boys who are active in baseball, football and wrestling. Her husband John is a huge support and biggest cheerleader.
Bleile’s philosophy has had an impact. According to senior player Emmalin Fischer, “Megan Bleile is an amazing coach! She put a lot of work into our team to make us better, and got to know each and every one of us on a different level. Coach Bleile said over State week and weekend ‘you guys are going to do something special this week. And she was right. She always believes and never gives up. And that makes a great coach!”
Coach Bleile will receive her award along with a plaque and ring at an awards ceremony July 30, 2026, during the 59th MCA Multi-Sport Clinic in Great Falls. Her assistants and spouse will also be recognized with a certificate in honor of their supportive contributions throughout the season.
Congratulations on a well-deserved honor, Megan! We’re Bulldog proud of you.
Article Images
Click on Image Thumbnail(s) to view fullsize image
PhotoCredit: Kelly Morris Photography
Image 1 Caption: Coach of the Year Megan Bleile, center, with her assistant coaches, Aliece Estrada, left, and Cayla Rueb, right.
Kelly Morris Photography
