CONWAY, S.C. — Coastal Carolina signed four student-athletes during the early signing period, announced head coach Steve Loeswick on Friday.

Talia Johnson will enroll early and join the Chanticleers this spring, while Abby Bucey, Isabele Filardo, and Viara Parapunova will join the program for the fall semester.

"We're incredibly excited to welcome this group into our Coastal volleyball family," Loeswick said. "This class brings a great balance of size, athleticism, ball control, and international experience; each of these student-athletes fits the culture and competitive mindset we're building within our program. They are high-level competitors who love the game and are eager to grow, and we can't wait to get them on campus and in teal."

Bucey is a 5-foot-7 libero from Tampa, Fla., who attends Plant High School and plays for No Name Volleyball Club. As a sophomore, she helped Plant capture the 2023 Florida High School Athletic Association Class 7A state championship and earn runner-up finishes in each of the following two seasons. She received AAU All-America honors in 2023.

"Abby is an elite-level libero who brings toughness, consistency, and leadership to the backcourt," Loeswick said. "She reads the game extremely well and has a great platform. Coming from No Name Volleyball Club, she has been trained at a high level and will immediately raise the level of our ball control and defensive culture."

Filardo is a 6-foot-1 outside hitter from Brazil who attended Vila Militar College and competed on the club circuit for Círculo Militar do Paraná. She led her team to a second-place finish at the 2025 Brazilian National Teams Championships after capturing the title at the 2025 Brazilian Youth Games National Championship.

"Isabele brings a wealth of international experience that is rare at this stage," Loeswick said. "Competing at a high level both indoors and on the beach while representing Brazil has shaped her into a versatile, skilled and composed athlete. Her physicality and volleyball IQ will be a big asset to our program."

Johnson is a 6-foot outside hitter from Savannah, Ga., who attends Richmond Hill High School and plays for ClubSAV. She was voted the 2025 Georgia High School Association Class AAAAAA Player of the Year and Co-Offensive Player of the Year. Johnson also earned Georgia Volleyball Coaches Association Class AAAAAA all-state honors. She was selected to the 2024 AVCA All-Region Team after being named to the AVCA Phenom Watch List before the season.

"Talia is a dynamic pin attacker with great size and physicality," Loeswick said. "She can score in a variety of ways and plays with confidence and intensity. Her work ethic and competitive edge really stood out to us, and we believe she has a high ceiling in our system."

Parapunova is a 5-foot-11 outside hitter from Bulgaria who helped lead her national team to the 2025 FIVB U19 World Championship and the 2024 CEV U18 European Championship. She also competed for Levski Sofia on the club circuit, helping her team earn a silver medal at the 2025 Bulgarian Cup.

"Viara is a high-level competitor who has already proven herself on the international stage," Loeswick said. "She plays with speed, intensity and a strong all-around game, and her experience against top global competition will translate well to the collegiate level."