Coach Paxton O'Donnell

Coach Paxton O’Donnell is the Head Volleyball Coach and English teacher at Lebanon Trail High School. Originally from Plano, Texas, she brings over 10 years of coaching experience at the high school and club levels, including four years as a varsity assistant coach.

Most recently, she served as the Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach at Frisco Independence High School, where she worked with student athletes across multiple levels of competition and helped build a program culture grounded in accountability, growth, and consistent development.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Texas A&M University Commerce. Her education supports her coaching approach, with an emphasis on communication, teamwork, and leadership on and off the court.

Her vision for the Lebanon Trail Volleyball program is centered around developing the whole athlete. She believes true success comes from balancing mind, body, and competitive drive, creating a foundation for both athletic performance and personal growth.

Coach O’Donnell is passionate about helping student athletes grow into confident, disciplined, and resilient young women through their time in volleyball.

Outside of volleyball and teaching, she enjoys working out, playing sand volleyball, and spending time with her friends and family.

She is excited to lead the Lebanon Trail Volleyball program and is committed to building a competitive, positive, and player-centered environment where athletes are supported and challenged on and off the court.