Sherisa Livingston joins the Winthrop staff as of February 2018 after most recently serving as an assistant coach at Tennessee Tech University.  "Sherisa is the entire package as an assistant volleyball coach," said Rey. "She has incredible playing experience as an All-American at Wisconsin and 10 years professional experience in Europe, Asia, and Puerto Rico. She is a rare player that has successfully transferred her playing career into a successful coaching career with experience at all levels from the Big Ten, mid-majors, to NAIA. She is an effective teacher, especially with attacking and blocking, is incredibly organized, and a wonderful communicator that gets the most out of players while building lasting relationships. We are fortunate to have Sherisa as a part of this team as she helps us move to the top of the Big South Conference." Before her stint with Tennessee Tech, Livingston was the head coach at the University of Antelope Valley from 2015-2016. Prior to Antelope Valley, Livingston served as an assistant coach at Seattle University and a volunteer assistant coach at the University of Nebraska. She also played professionally for various clubs worldwide from 2002-2013, after her four-year career as a student-athlete at the University of Wisconsin.  "I am thrilled to be working at Winthrop and excited about the future of Winthrop Volleyball under Coach Rey," said Livingston. "I am looking forward to learning from Coach Rey, who has proven that he can lead people, build a solid program, cares about his student-athletes and knows how to win championships. Being at Winthrop ticks so many boxes for me on the personal and professional sides of my life that I could not pass up the opportunity to be here. I am very happy to be back in my home state and close to family while also a part of a program that is building towards more success". Livingston had a stellar collegiate career. She helped the Badgers win two Big Ten Conference titles with four NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the 2000 NCAA championship match. A three-time All-Big Ten and four-time AVCA All-Region selection, Livingston became the first Badger to earn First-Team All-America recognition, which she accomplished twice. She graduated from Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history along with the Badger career records in kills (1,912) and hitting percentage (.361). Livingston was inducted into the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007.  She was a member of the U.S. Junior National team in 1998 and 1999, including being named the best blocker at the 1999 World Junior Championships.