Knight resigns as Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach

Allan Knight has resigned as the head coach of Cardinal Mooney indoor volleyball, effectively immediately, as confirmed to the Observer on Monday by principal Ben Hopper.

The two-time FHSAA state championship-winning coach held the position for one year and two months before stepping down. 

In his place, assistant Leah Mihm — also the school's director of advancement — will serve as interim coach for the remainder of the season.

"She has coached here before and brings a wealth of experience," Hopper said. "Her ties to (Cardinal) Mooney athletics and the programs, and just the advancement of the school, makes her a good fit to step in on an interim basis."

Midway through the 2025 season, the Cougars — members of Class 3A-District 11 — are 6-5 at the point of Knight's departure. They reached the region finals and finished with a 22-5 record last season under his guidance.

Knight won FHSAA state titles with Orlando Bishop Moore Catholic and Orlando Timber Creek in 2015 and 2008, respectively. Before taking the job at Cardinal Mooney, he served as the Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley volleyball coach, leading the team to the 2023 Class 7A regional finals.

It marks the second resignation in as many years for Cardinal Mooney volleyball. Former indoor and beach volleyball coach Chad Davis departed the program in March 2024 for personal reasons.

"We're going to begin the (head coach search) as soon as possible, but we'll let the season play out before any final decision is made as to the permanent replacement," Hopper said.

Hopper was unable to confirm the reason for Knight's resignation.