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Assistant Coach
shand1@kenyon.edu
Kenyon
Division 3
Kenzie Shand was hired as an assistant in 2021, after serving the last two seasons as a graduate assistant at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts where she earned her master's degree in physical education with a concentration in advanced level coaching. There, some of her duties included practice plans, recruiting, scouting and player development for an NCAA Division III program that went 16-12 in 2019, but did not play a 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to her work at Springfield, Shand developed her coaching skills at the club and high school levels. Since 2013, she's worked as a summer coach at Legacy Volleyball Club near her hometown of Saline, Michigan. In 2018, she was hired as the coaches coordinator at Huron Valley Volleyball Club in Saline and, that same year, took on duties as assistant varsity volleyball coach at Saline High School.
Additionally, Shand spent some time at the University of Michigan, working as both a volunteer video coordinator and a summer coach.
A 2017 graduate of Washington and Lee University, Shand was a four-time all-conference honoree and a three-time all-region award winner. She was twice named team captain, made the 2016 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Team and was a three-time All-America honorable mention pick by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).
A middle blocker during her playing days, Shand racked up 448 blocks to set the career record at Washington and Lee. She also finished her career with a .375 hitting percentage, which stands as the second-best mark all-time at the university.
Head Coach
s-windover@onu.edu
Wilmington (OH)
Division 3
Sophie Windover has been named the head volleyball coach at Ohio Northern.
"We are excited for our student-athletes, our alumni and the tradition that ONU Volleyball has held so high for so long. As Sophie takes over the program leadership, I am confident that we will continue to compete at a high level," ONU Director of Athletics Tom Simmons said.
ONU welcomes Windover to the position following the departure of Katie Kuhn, who is now the head volleyball coach at Ashland.
"It is truly an honor to represent Ohio Northern as the next head volleyball coach for this storied program," Windover said. "Thank you to the entire search committee, coaches and athletes for taking the time to meet with me and making me feel welcome throughout the entire process. I look forward to getting things started and building upon the rich tradition of excellence. Go Polar Bears!"
Windover comes to ONU after two seasons as the head volleyball coach at fellow Ohio Athletic Conference member Wilmington.
Last season, Windover led the Quakers to one of their best seasons in the last decade.
During her time at Wilmington, Windover coached 12 Academic All-OAC student-athletes and the program's first All-OAC honoree. In 2021, the Quakers earned the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award.
Prior to coaching at Wilmington, Windover served as the assistant volleyball coach at Heidelberg from 2019 to 2021.
Windover is a 2015 graduate of Emmanuel College (Ga.) and holds a bachelor's degree in organizational communications.
The Polar Bears are coming off a 2022 season that saw them finish 16-8 overall and tied for second in the OAC with a 6-3 conference mark. They open their 2023 season on Sept. 1 at the Cedar Point Invitational.
Head Coach
trmiller@anderson.edu
Anderson (IN)
Division 3
Tami Miller enters the 2024-2025 season in her 22nd year as the Anderson University head volleyball coach.
Miller won her 200th career match during the 2015 season.
She was a four-year letterman and a two-time team MVP (1991-92) in volleyball at Anderson University. She also earned three letters in softball and two in track and field.
Miller was an assistant for six seasons at AU before taking over the top spot in 2003. She also served as an assistant coach in 1992 and 1993 and returned to the Ravens bench a second time in 1999.
During her time as coach, the Ravens have totaled 46 all-conference selections and 19 first-team all-conference recipients. The Ravens have also garnered two Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Defensive MVPs and two HCAC Freshmen of the Year.
In between her stints at AU, Miller spent two years as volleyball coach at Hamilton Southeastern High School.
Miller graduated from AU in 1993 with a degree in Physical Education and Health while minoring in Christian Ministries. She added her masters degree in Athletic Administration from Ball State University.
She resides in Anderson.
Assistant Coach
pricek@bluffton.edu
Bluffton
Division 3
Kanani Price is entering her second season as a graduate assistant for the Bluffton Volleyball program.
A former student athlete at Mississippi State University, Price was a defensive specialist, totaling 543 digs and 68 aces. In her final season, Price remained in the top ten of the SEC for the most digs per set. Off the court she earned the honors of All-SEC Community Service Team in 2017 and was a member of SAAC all three years of her college career.
Assistant Coach
hs009@marietta.edu
Marietta
Division 3
Hadley Sterett has been an assistant coach for the Marietta volleyball team since 2022. Sterett came to Marietta from Wittenberg University, where she served as an assistant coach for the last three seasons. She helped direct the Tigers to a 22-9 record and a North Coast Athletic Conference Championship in 2021. Sterett also helped guide Wittenberg to two NCAA tournament appearances in her three seasons on staff. Sterett has experience in recruiting and player development from her time at Wittenberg and has coached at numerous summer collegiate camps across the state.
A native of Huron, Ohio, Sterett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Otterbein in 2018 and a Masters degree in Athletic Coaching and Administration from Wittenberg in 2021.
Head Coach
kn003@marietta.edu
Marietta
Division 3
Kristy Newman enters her fifth year as head volleyball coach at Marietta College in 2022. She is the 12th head coach in program history.
Newman came to Marietta after serving as the top assistant coach for two seasons at Covenant College, an NCAA Division III member of the USA South Conference, in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
In her two years with the Scots, Covenant won a pair of USA South West Division Championships. This past fall, Newman helped the Scots to a 25-8 overall record and a perfect 12-0 conference slate. Covenant won the USA South Tournament title and earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Scots set a school record with 17-straight wins and the programs first-ever regional ranking.
Prior to Covenant, Newman spent one year as an assistant coach at St. Andrews University, an NAIA member of the Appalachian Athletic Conference, in Laurinburg, North Carolina. She assisted with the day-to-day operation of the volleyball program and served as the Knights head junior varsity coach.
In addition to her collegiate coaching background, Newman has extensive club experience. She served as head coach for A5 Chattanooga Volleyball, The Academy of Volleyball (Chattanooga, Tenn.), C4 Explosive (Cleveland, Tenn.), and K2 Volleyball Club (Louisville, Tenn.).
A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Newman received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Maryville College in 2014. She accumulated over 300 kills in her career as an outside hitter for the Scots.
Head Coach
travis.hinkle@fairmontstate.edu
Fairmont State
Division 2
Fairmont State Head Volleyball Coach 2021-current
Notre Dame College Head Volleyball Coach 2018-Spring 2021
West Liberty University Assistant Volleyball Coach 2012-2018
Club Volleyball Coach 2020-current
Coached 1 All-American, 3 Academic All-Americans, 3 All-Region, Head Coach of 12 All-Conference Players, 4 time AVCA All Academic Team Award
Member of American Volleyball Coaches Association
Head Coach
ericksonja@ab.edu
Alderson-Broaddus
Division 2
Julia Erickson was named the Head Womens Volleyball Coach for Alderson Broaddus University. Erickson is a native of Los Angeles, California, graduating from Clarke University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. She earned a Masters in Coaching and Athletics Administration from Concordia University Irvine in 2019. In 2020, Erickson earned a second Masters in Coaching and Exercise Science from CU Irvine as well. Julia Erickson joins Alderson Broaddus after being the Head Womens Volleyball Coach at Lassen Community College in Susanville, California.
In addition to being the Head Coach at Lassen, Erickson was an Adjunct Kinesiology Instructor at the Community College and now instructs exercise science courses at AB. The California native has also had experience as Head Club Volleyball Coach for the Los Angeles Volleyball Academy from 2015-2021. She has also led as Head Boys Volleyball Coach at North Hollywood High School, and Head Girls Volleyball Coach at Granada Hills Charter High School in the greater Los Angeles area.
Assistant Coach
ctopolsk@iu.edu
Indiana East
NAIA
Assistant Coach
rcronin@unoh.edu
Northwestern Ohio
NAIA
30 years coaching experience at the club, high school, collegiate level, and AVP tour. 2021 CIF Southern Section Champions at Torrance High School, Torrance CA - CIF player of the year. 2023 WHAC Assistant Coach of the Year.
Head Coach
olson1@kenyon.edu
Kenyon
Division 3
Emma Olson was hired as head coach of the Owls volleyball program in the summer of 2022.
Previously, Olson served for three seasons as an assistant coach at Washington and Lee University, an NCAA Division III institution in Lexington, Virginia. In that time, the Generals put together a combined 66-18 record, including a 31-3 performance within Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) competition. She helped direct teams to a pair of conference championships while coaching two players who collected American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America honors, four who earned all-region accolades and seven who were named to all-conference teams.
Her duties and responsibilities at Washington and Lee included, but were not limited to, creating and implementing practice plans, scouting and film analysis of opponents, recruiting, specialization in setter training, as well as providing assistance in installing offensive systems for each Generals' match.
During the 2021 campaign, the Generals registered a 26-8 overall record, won the ODAC and made an appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament. Earlier in the calendar year, the Generals, playing in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, rang up a 16-0 record to go along with a No. 22 national rank.
Prior to her time at Washington and Lee, Olson, a 2017 graduate of the University of Mary Washington, returned to her alma mater in 2018 and served as the Eagles assistant coach. That season, the team went 21-12 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Following the season, Olson served as interim head coach for a few months. In her time at Mary Washington, she coached one All-American, two all-region and three all-conference student-athletes.
In her own playing days at Mary Washington, Olson was a setter who piled up 3,461 career assists, a total that still ranks third best in the teams record book. She was the first All-America honoree in program history, and, in her senior season of 2016, led the Eagles to 31-4 record and a run all the way to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals.
In 2021, Olson earned a master of science in sports management from Southern New Hampshire University.
Head Coach
abrockman@centralstate.edu
Central State
Division 2
Assistant Coach
gewilson@cedarville.edu
Cedarville
Division 2
Grace Wilson has been the womens volleyball assistant coach at Cedarville University since the 2021 season.
She came to the Lady Jackets after serving as a graduate assistant coach for two seasons in the volleyball program at Division III Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind.
Wilson was part of a coaching staff at Rose-Hulman that developed three players who were named to the All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference first team as well as the Defensive Player of the Year.
She previously coached the IGNITE Volleyball Club 13s in Twinsburg, Ohio for two seasons and served as the seventh grade girls volleyball coach in her hometown at Chagrin Falls (Ohio) Middle School in 2018.
Wilson began her collegiate playing career at Lakeland Community College from 2014-16 and moved on to Division III Hiram College for her final two seasons.
She earned a bachelors degree in management from Hiram in 2018 and a masters in sport management from Indiana State University in 2021.
Head Coach
michael_smith@mhu.edu
Mars Hill
Division 2
Smith began coaching at Mars Hill University on February 22, 2021 and led the team thru their spring season amassing a 5-5 record and qualifying for their conference tournament. In Fall 2021, he lead Mars Hill to their first NCAA II Southeast Region Tournament appearance and backed that up with a 18 win season in 2022. His coaching career began with the Railsplitters of Lincoln Memorial in 1994. In over 19 years he has amassed a record of 395-242 for a .620 winning percentage. He compiled 17 seasons of at least 18 wins. There were 10 times that his teams qualified for their post season conference tournaments. He has led teams to the NCAA Southeast Regional Tournament from 2008-2010 and 2021. Those teams were ranked within the region during those years too.
Smith has coached 26 All-Conference players between the Gulf South Conference and South Atlantic Conference including one All-American, six All-Region, four players named NCAA Southeast Regional All-Tournament team, and seven players inducted into the Lincoln Memorial University Athletes Hall of Fame. He himself was inducted in 2019.
During his coaching career, Smith has ran various camps as well as worked many camps and continues to teach volleyball any chance that he gets.
Assistant Coach
henryyip@rocketmail.com
Frostburg State
Division 3
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY. ASSISTANT COACH.
MOUNTAIN EAST CONFERENCE. DIV 2 . WESTERN MARYLAND
Head Coach
jrima@midway.edu
Midway
NAIA
Assistant Coach
iwilliams@lourdes.edu
Lourdes University
NAIA
At Lourdes University we have an individualistic based coaching style tailoring our methods to the needs of the team and players respectively. Every year is different than the years before and we cultivate an environment of inclusivity.
As part of our COVID-19 safety plan, the indoor sessions traditionally held on the first day of camp will be shared online.
Sessions will be accessible for the week prior to camp. They are available on-demand and can be completed at the athlete's
convenience.
This approach allows us to continue offering these valuable sessions so athletes arrive to camp ready to maximize the experience,
while still maintaining a safe experience.
Your camp footage will be accessible to the below colleges, who have participated in EXACT's events. Instructing coaches at camp are listed under Confirmed Coaches.
Assistant Coach
wesleyds@umich.edu
Michigan
Division 1
Sjoerdsma joins the Wolverines as a volunteer assistant coach after a one-year stint at Coastal Carolina as the volunteer assistant. A 2021 AVCA Coaches 4 Coaches Scholarship recipient, he was responsible for training the Chanticleers defensive specialists, scouted opponent serve receive to help inform the team's defensive game plan for each match, led bi-weekly individual film sessions with pin and DS starters and developed team post-match evaluation reports.
Prior to joining the Chanticleers coaching staff, Sjoerdsma spent three and half years with the Island Thunder Volleyball Club (Seattle, WA), heading the 13s, 15s and 16s teams (2018-2021). Sjoerdsma was the assistant head coach and setters coach at Air Academy High School in Colorado Springs, CO for the Fall season of 2018, a Team Colorado Volleyball consultation and analysis coach (2017), and a collegiate womens and mens club volleyball coach (2014-2017).
Associate Head Coach
carlosmoreno@asu.edu
Arizona State
Division 1
Carlos Moreno made a large impact on the program for the 2019 season. The team registered a 17-14 overall record, 9-11 in the Pac-12. It was the teams best finish since the 2015 season. ASU managed sweeps over Arizona, Oregon, and Oregon State.
In the 2018 season, Moreno helped the team improve immensely from the 2017 season. They earned five more conference wins and was ranked in the AVCA Coaches Poll for the first time since 2015. They also had three wins over top-15 teams.
On July 15, 2018, Arizona State head volleyball coach Sanja Tomasevic announced the promotion of Moreno to [associate head coach](https://thesundevils.com/news/2018/7/15/womens-volleyball-sundevilvbs-moreno-elevated-to-associate-head-coach.aspxpath=wvball). He had served a brief stint as interim head coach in the latter part of the 2017 season.
Tomasevic announced on February 2, 2017, that Carlos Moreno would join the coaching staff as an [assistant coach](https://thesundevils.com/news/2017/2/2/womens-volleyball-sun-devil-volleyball-tabs-former-avca-player-of-the-year-carlos-moreno-as-assistant.aspxpath=wvball). Moreno joined the Sun Devils after previously serving as a graduate assistant under the direction of Amanda Berkley at Southern Mississippi University. During his one-year tenure at Southern Miss, Moreno operated in a number of facets including on-court coaching, recruiting, fundraising, and compliance. Moreno most notably worked extensively with the team's offensive systems and setters, including All-Conference honoree Sarah Bell.
Prior to his stint at Southern Miss, Moreno garnered coaching experience directing camps and clinics in his native country of Brazil, while also serving as the head coach of the University of Sao Paulo Women's Volleyball Team from 2000 to 2002.
Preceding his coaching career, Moreno compiled a prolific playing career as a setter at Brigham University, garnering essentially every national award possible, including AVCA and MPSF Player of the year honors. A three-year starter for the Cougars, Moreno amassed 4,628 career assists, marking the second-most in program in history, while adding 78 career aces (4th-most in program history). Spearheading BYU NCAA Championship runs in 2003 and 2004, Moreno earned a plethora of Player of the Year and MVP honors while also being placed on MSPF's and AVCA's respective first-teams.
A two-time All-American and the 2004 AVCA National Player of the Year, Moreno led the Cougars to two NCAA tournament appearances, including the 2004 National Championship, and a pair of MPSF Conference titles.
COLLEGE CAREER ACCOLADES:
NCAA National Champion and MVP (2004)
NCAA All Tournament Team (2004)
AVCA NCAA player of the year (2004)
Conference player of the year and MVP (2004)
All American First Team (2003/04)
Moreno earned a bachelor degree in advertising and marketing at Brigham Young University in 2005 and is currently finishing his master's degree in Exercise Sciences.
Moreno's playing career extended beyond the collegiate ranks, as the Brazil native competed 11 years professionally, concluding his career as a captain of TLM - Volley in France. Moreno was named to two all-star games and was named as one of the best setters at the 2013 CEV Champions League. He won three league championships, one in Brazil, two in France and another one at the European Championships when playing in Slovenia.
The son of Antonio and Selma Moreno, Moreno is the oldest sibling of six children. Antonio Moreno participated in four Olympics as a member of the Brazilian National volleyball team. Moreno's twin sister Anna Allison is the currently in her fourth season as the head coach of Bucknell University volleyball team.
Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator
mgreene@mail.sdsu.edu
San Diego State
Division 1
Melanie Greene - Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach at San Diego State University for 11 years.
Assistant Coach
kaw9@uic.edu
Illinois-Chicago
Division 1
Director of Operations
kthomas4@udayton.edu
Dayton
Division 1
Assistant Coach
paul.vink-lainas@marist.edu
Marist
Division 1
Head Coach
dsilva7@usfca.edu
San Francisco
Division 1
Diogo de Andrade Silva
Nationality: Brazilian
Age: 43 years old
Languages spoken: Portuguese (native speaker), English, Spanish and Italian.
Education
2019 - Impact USAVOLLEYBALL 2019 - Graduation in Physical Education - Universidade Taubaté 2005 - Post-Graduation in Business Administration - Universidade FAAP 2003 - BA Degree in Advertising & Marketing - Universidade Paulista
Volleyball Coach Career:
Absolute Volleyball Club ages 15 to 17 since November/2019 USF - University of San Francisco since October 2020 - Volunteer USF - University of San Francisco since May 2021 - now
Professional Volleyball Career:
Italy: Framasil Pineto & Gioia del Cole Turkey: SSK & Galatasaray. Argentina: Náutico Acoja. Brazil: Banespa, Santo André, Pinheiros Esporte Clube, Montes Claros, Vivo/Minas, Sesi-SP, Medley Campinas, Brasil Kirin/Campinas, Ziober/Maringá, São José dos Campos, Volei Renata/Campinas, Corinthians/Guarulhos. Member of the Brazilian National University Team World University Games 2005
Professional Business Background
Beauty, Hair and Esthetic Beauty - Hair Brasil Fair - 2002 to 2005 Sales & Promotion coordinator for key accounts - Responsible for six key accounts and other 40 exhibitor customers.
Couromoda Collections Fair 2005 Coordinator for the luxury leather fair with 170 exhibitors. Responsible for all the logistics which included assembling, monitoring visitors and assisting exhibitors. Contributed with market research and preparation of business cases for the development of new products for the company.
Shopfacil website - 1998 to 2000 Sales assistant Responsible for finding new customers to the Brazilian website Shopfacil, preparation of proposals, product promotions and development of Marketing campaigns; Monitored approximately 100 Brands that used the portal as a sales channel.
Others:
Voluntary Work - Turma da Sopa - Sao Paulo Help with the reintegration of homeless community, distributing food and blankets; also offering courses, drug addiction treatment, birth / marriage certificates. Voluntary Work - Head coach at Saint Hillarys School - CYO Volleyball
Achievements and Awards
2018/19 - 5th Best scored at Brazilian Superliga
2017/18 - 8th at Brazilian Superliga
2016/2017 - 11th Best spiker at Brazilian Superliga
11th Best reception at Brazilian Superliga
13th Best dig at Brazilian Superliga
2015/16 - 4th Best spiker at Brazilian Superliga
8th Best scored at Brazilian Superliga
4th best scored service at Brazilian Superliga
2014/15 - 6th at Brazilian Superliga
2013/14 - 2nd Paulista Championship
3rd at Brazilian Cup
3rd at Brazilian Superliga
2012/13 - 2nd Paulista championship
2011/12 - Champion Paulista Championship
Champion South American Club
4th place in world clubs championship
2010/2011- 4th place at Superliga
3rd Best spiker at Superliga 2010/2011
8th best reception at Superliga 2010/2011
2nd Mineiro Championship
2009/2010 - 2nd at Brazilian Superliga
Best spiker at Superliga 2009/2010
Champion in Mineiro Championship
Champion in Challenge Globo/Minas
2008/2009 - 2nd place at Italy Cup
2 th place at Italy championship
5 th Best score at Italy league A2 and best corner player score
Best Outside player at Italy A2
2006/2007 - 5th place at the Turkish National League.
2006/2007 - Silver medal at the Flanders-Volley Tournament held in Belgium.
4th best scorer and 3rd MVP
2006 - Champion at the Izmir Tournament.
2005/2006 - 6th place at the Turkish National League.
2005 - 4th place at the World University Games held in Izmir, Turkey.
Best service and 2nd best spiker of the championship).
2004 - Gold medal at the São Paulo State League.
2003 - Silver medal at the São Paulo State League.
2000 to 2005 - Five times champion at the São Paulo University Games.
(MVP in 2000 and 2005).
1999/2000 - 4th place in the Argentinean League.
2nd best service and 6th best spiker of the League
1998 - 3rd place at the South American Clubs Championship held in Lima, Peru.
1997 - Gold medal at the Brazilian Junior League.
1996 - Gold medal at the São Paulo State League.
1995 - Silver medal at the São Paulo State Junior League.
1994 - Gold medal at the São Paulo State Junior League.
Assistant Coach
mbjohnson4001@gmail.com
Western Illinois
Division 1
Volleyball Head Coach
ctorok@bradley.edu
Bradley
Division 1
Carol Price-Torok was named the ninth head coach in Bradley Volleyball history in February 2016 and is entering her fifth season on The Hilltop.
Price-Torok, who took over the head coaching duties at Bradley after spending the previous eight seasons at Arkansas, led the Braves to improved overall and MVC win totals in each of her first three seasons to mark the first time Bradley had higher overall and Valley win totals in three consecutive seasons since 1992-94.
Taking over a program which won 30 MVC games in the 10 years combined prior to her arrival at Bradley, she has led the Braves to 29 league wins in her four years on The Hilltop, including 24 over the last two years.
During the recently completed 2019 season, Price-Torok had a team primarily made of freshmen and sophomores and led them to a fourth-place conference finish as the Braves had back-to-back seasons with 11 or more Valley wins for just the second time in school history and first time since the 2001 & 2002 campaigns.
Bradley has ranked in the top 11 in the nation in digs per set in each of the past three seasons, including ranking second nationally in both 2018 and 2019.
Price-Torok was named one of VolleyballMag.coms 40 Under 40 Coaching Hotshots in January 2020.
The 2018 MVC Coach of the Year has mentored four First-Team All-MVC selections during her time at Bradley, which is equal to Bradley's total of first-team all-conference picks from 2003-16. Hannah Thompson was named the 2018 MVC Freshman of the Year and the Braves have produced a pair of First-Team CoSIDA Academic All-District V honorees.
After the first postseason appearance in program history in 2018, Bradley went 15-15 in 2019 for the first back-to-back seasons with .500 or better records in nearly two decades. The 2019 campaign included the first regular-season sweep of I-74 rival Illinois State since 2001. Thompson, who was the third sophomore in program history to earn First-Team All-MVC honors, teamed with Second-Team All-MVC pick Rachel Pranger to give Bradley its first combo in program history with 340 kills and at least 375 digs.
The youthful Braves played nine five-set matches in 2019 and received over 70 percent of its kills, digs and blocks from underclassmen last fall. Thompson broke the Bradley season record with 24 double-doubles and was the only player in the nation with at least 380 kills and 550 or more digs.
A historic 2018 campaign culminated in the first postseason appearance in program history (second round of the NIVC). Bradley had the second-largest win improvement (+14) in the nation in 2018, posting a 24-9 record and the teams 10-win improvement in Valley play, which resulted in a third-place league finish and 13-5 mark, matched the best single-season improvement in conference history.
Bradley ranked among the top defensive teams in the nation in 2018, closing the season second nationally in digs per set and the Braves were 36th in the country in opponent hitting percentage. Three Braves earned All-MVC honors during 2018 with Erica Haslag, who was one of 30 national Senior CLASS award candidates, becoming just the seventh two-time First-Team All-Valley honoree in program history as she capped her career third in career kills at BU and 10th in MVC history. Yavianliz Rosado also earned First-Team All-MVC honors after ranking third in the nation in digs per set, with her school season record dig total of 758 third among MVC season marks and 11th in NCAA history under the current 25-point set format.
In addition, Thompson was the 2018 MVC Freshman of the Year and a Second-Team All-MVC pick. Thompson posted 20 double-doubles, ranking second on the team in both kills and digs as she broke the Bradley freshman records in both categories. Thompson joined Lindsay Stalzer as the only other Brave to earn MVC Freshman of the Year honors and was Bradleys first freshman to earn All-MVC honors dating back to 1993. The only freshman in the country to tally 380 kills and at least 525 digs, Thompson was one of just two players in the nation to do so in 2018.
The 2017 campaign was highlighted by Bradleys first First-Team All-MVC selection (Haslag) since 2005 after the junior outside hitter ranked 11th in the nation in total kills and 15th in total points. Haslag became just the third player in program history to reach 1,000 career kills as a junior as she helped pace a Bradley offense which boasted its best kills-per-set average since 2006 and the best season hitting percentage since 2011.
In addition to Haslags efforts, broke the Bradley season digs record which dated back to 1985 during the 2017 campaign. Rosado was 11th in the country in total digs, while breaking the Bradley season digs per set average at 5.28 per set. Defensively, Bradley ranked 11th nationally in digs per set (18.21) with the teams highest average since rally scoring was introduced following the 2000 season.
Setter Hannah Angeli also helped highlight the 2017 season with the most assists by a Brave since 2003. Angelis team-high 22 double-doubles in 2017 tied for the second most in program history at the time and were the most by a Bradley player since Sam Hardwick in 2001.
The associate head coach and recruiting coordinator her last four seasons at Arkansas, Price-Torok helped the Razorbacks to back-to-back NCAA Tournament bids in 2012 and 2013.
Prior to her arrival at Arkansas for the 2008 season, the Razorbacks were ranked 140 in the RPI, but climbed to 36 by her fifth season (2012) with the program and earned their first NCAA Tournament spot since 2006 to cap a 22-10 season. After a 7-23 first season in Fayetteville, Ark., Price-Torok helped Arkansas improve its record in each of the next four seasons, culminating with a 13-7 SEC record and second-place West Division finish in 2012.
The Razorbacks were .500 or better in SEC play in four of her last five seasons and posted a combined 88-66 overall mark over her last five campaigns.
Individually, Arkansas produced four All-Americans, five all-region picks and eight All-SEC selections during her tenure. Price-Torok helped lure the 16th-best recruiting class in the country to Fayetteville, Ark., in 2013 after the 2012 recruiting class was 26th nationally.
A 2005 graduate of Texas A&M, Price-Torok was an assistant coach for the 2006 and 2007 seasons at Texas-San Antonio before moving to Arkansas. While with the Roadrunners, she helped guide UTSA to a 19-13 overall record during the 2006 season and mentored a pair of First-Team All-Southland Conference selections.
Price-Torok ventured into coaching upon wrapping up her collegiate career at Texas A&M, serving as an assistant coach at Southwestern University during the 2005 season. In her one season in Georgetown, Texas, she helped the Pirates to the NCAA Division III Tournament and coached an all-region performer in addition to two individuals who garnered all-conference honors.
During her collegiate career, she was part of four consecutive NCAA Tournament teams at Texas A&M and started her final two years at outside hitter after playing middle blocker as a freshman and sophomore for the Aggies. The teams 2003 offensive MVP, Price-Torok was selected as Big XII Player of the Week twice during her senior year and was a Second-Team Big XII Scholar-Athlete that same season. She helped the Aggies to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2001 along with a Sweet 16 appearance in 2003.
Off the court, she served as a student-athlete advisory committee representative at Texas A&M and also lettered for the Aggies womens basketball team during the 2003-04 season.
Assistant Coach
mddunn@siena.edu
Siena
Division 1
Former Indiana University Setter
Volunteer Assistant Coach
- Bloomington HS North and South
Owen Valley HS Varsity Head Coach
RIPTIDE Sand Volleyball Founder/Head Coach
- 2021 30Under30 Beach Coaches award recipient
Tier Ten Sports Campus Club Coach
- Head of Athlete Development, Skills Clinic Coordinator
Advocate for Student-Athlete Mental Health
Former IU Womens Club volunteer coach
Current Siena College Assistant Volleyball Coach
Assistant Coach
mr326@evansville.edu
Evansville
Division 1
Melissa Rabell joined the Aces volleyball staff as a graduate assistant in 2017 and was named the Interim Assistant Coach in 2019 before assuming full-time assistant coach duties later in the fall. In her first season as an assistant, she helped the Purple Aces advance to the MVC Championship for the first time since 2008.
Her work has been pivotal in a turnaround that has seen the UE program advance to the MVC Championship in two of the last three seasons. Evansville won 21 matches in the fall of 2021, its first 20-win campaign since 1988. The Aces went on to play in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC), winning two matches in its first postseason trip as members of the MVC.
She was a student-athlete at North Carolina Central where she played volleyball from 2011 through 2015. Rabell graduated Magna Cum Laude and made the Dean's List on six occasions. She also garnered the NCCU Athletics True Grit Award in 2013 and 2014.
Rabell spent time in San Juan, Puerto Rico as an Accounting Auditor at BDO Puerto Rico, P.S.C. She now looks to continue her volleyball career on the coaching side where she has Level I FPV National Coaching Certification. Rabell is also a Gold Medal Squared Volleyball Clinic attendee.
Assistant Coach
bmag@oru.edu
Oral Roberts
Division 1
Brian Magbitang is an assistant coach at Oral Roberts University. His duties include managing the team as a defensive coordinator, preparing full scouting reports for opponents, use of statistical and video breakdown with Data Volley and Volleymetrics, and recruiting future student-athletes. He guided a team defense that ranked among The Summit League leaders in both digs and blocks per set.
Coach Magbitang joined the coaching staff with Oral Roberts volleyball as an assistant heading into the 2018 season after spending six years at Wichita State, including the last two as a graduate assistant.
While at WSU, the Shockers made five NCAA Championship appearances, reaching the program's first-ever NCAA Sweet 16, with six AVCA All-American players. He assisted in the initiation and execution of drills, applied a new camera system for Volleymetrics analytics and assisted in fundraising efforts and community outreach.
He is a club coach at Ultimate Performance Volleyball Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He will coach the 17 under national team and serve as the lead trainer for the club.
He also has worked extensively on the club circuit in Wichita, Kansas, coaching the Shockwave Volleyball Academy and No Coast Beach Volleyball Club since 2012. Magbitang designed practice plans and implemented skill development programs for all age groups.
Prior to his work on the volleyball court, he spent eight years in the United States Air Force serving two tours of duty overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. As an electrical and environmental systems mechanic, he earned two Air Force Achievement medals and an accelerated promotion given to less than five percent of all USAF members. With the Air Force, Magbitang was responsible for testing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of assigned aircraft, primarily the KC-135. He also was a hands-on supervisor and resource manager in developing new Airman training programs.
Magbitang graduated from Wichita State with a bachelor's degree in exercise science and also finished a master's degree in 2018.
Assistant Coach
vazquez5@canisius.edu
Canisius
Division 1
Lenika Vazquez just completed her third season at the helm of the Canisius volleyball program after she was named the 11th head coach in school history. In her short tenure with the Golden Griffins, Vazquez has led the program to new highs, producing 10 All-MAAC selections. She was also instrumental in Sofia Lopez Acostasdevelopment into the 2018 MAAC Libero of the Year.
Vazquezs team had a historic season in 2018, ending with its first-ever appearance in the MAAC Championship match and first winning season since 2012. The squad started the 2018 campaign by going on a program-record home winning streak, putting together 10 consecutive wins at the Koessler Athletic Center that began with wins in the last two home matches of 2017. The Griffs also matched a program-best with 14 conference wins in 2018 and posted 17-or-more total wins for just the third time in Canisius history. These wins included a sweep of rival Niagara and ending Fairfields NCAA-best 58-match winning streak in conference play.
Individually, Vazquez had six players earn postseason MAAC honors in 2018. Sara Wesley and Leah Simmons were selected to the All-MAAC First Team, Lopez Acosta and Cassidy Ceriani earned All-MAAC Second Team honors, while Camila Vazquez and Melina Woods made the MAAC All-Rookie Team.
In her first two seasons with the Golden Griffins, Vazquez helped Katlyn Tyler (2016 Second Team), Ceriani (2016 All-Rookie), Wesley (2017 Second Team) and Claire Leonard (2017 All-Rookie) earn All-MAAC selections. The 2017 team also beat rival Niagara in the regular season for the first time since 2013.
Vazquez came to Canisius after serving four seasons as an assistant coach at Butler. As a member of the Bulldogs staff, Vazquez helped her squad to 73 wins, highlighted by back-to-back 20-win campaigns in 2013 and 2014.
Butler also earned a berth into the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament in 2013, followed by a trip to the Big East semifinal round in 2014 after the team went 20-10 overall and 12-6 in league play. In her time on the staff, two Bulldogs were named to the AVCA All-America Team, with Erica Stahl being a 2013 Honorable Mention and Belle Obert earning a Honorable Mention in 2014. Additionally, six players were selected for all-league honors and setter Makayla Ferguson was named the Big East Freshman of the Year in 2014.
Before taking over as an assistant at Butler in the winter of 2012, Vazquez coached at South Suburban College in Illinois.
Vazquez was named head coach at SSC in South Holland, Ill., in the fall of 2010. At South Suburban, Vazquez was charged with recruiting and developing players. Vazquez also co-founded Illiana Explosive Volleyball Club in Crete, Ill., a south suburb of Chicago. In addition to coaching in the Chicago area, Vazquez worked as a Personal Training Director at an LA Fitness in Oak Brook, Ill.
Prior to her time at South Suburban, Vazquez was the head coach at Chicago State University for three seasons. While at CSU, Vazquez proved to be a talented and relentless recruiter and coach. She had three players break school records for kills, blocks, assists and digs, and had several players earn various academic honors.
After coaching two seasons as a head coach at the high school level in Illinois, Vazquez began her collegiate coaching career in 2002 as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Southern Illinois. While at SIU, Vazquez was involved with recruiting, travel, training, game management and community service projects. In her first season at SIU, she helped the Salukis to a 23-10 season and a first-ever appearance in the Missouri Valley Conference final.
As a player, Vazquez was a defensive specialist at SIU from 1996-99. She was an integral part of Southern Illinois' 1998 squad that went 19-12 and 12-6 in the MVC. She played in college for Sonya (Locke) Hopkins, who is now a coordinator of academic support for Butler.
A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Vazquez earned a degree in business management from Southern Illinois in 2001.
Head Coach
tpdoyle@wm.edu
William and Mary
Division 1
Tim Doyle was named the ninth head volleyball coach in school history in 2018.
In his debut season, the Tribe enjoyed early success, winning two of three matches at both the Hokie Invitational and the Colonial Classic during the opening two months of the season. Claire Farrell capped the year by earning CAA All-Rookie Team honors. The Tribe will look to build on the foundation of the 2018 roster with a youthful roster in 2019. W&M enters Doyle's second campaign with 11 of his 14 players being freshmen or sophomores.
Doyle presented at the 2018 AVCA Convention on the Benchmarks of Winning. He spent the summer of 2019 as the USA Volleyball High Performance Head Coach for the Old Dominion Region's Girls Future Select team.
Tim Doyle is a rising star in the volleyball coaching community and the perfect fit to lead our program at this time, Huge stated. During the interview process, Tim clearly articulated a vision for how he would build and sustain a successful program at William & Mary. He has been part of high-achieving programs during his coaching career and has a proven record of recruiting and developing student-athletes. Most importantly, Tim brings a commitment to building a culture that promotes academic achievement, success on the court, and developing the complete person. I am excited to welcome him to the Tribe family.
Doyle spent the last four years helping transform VCU into a top-tier program and was selected to the 2017 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Thirty Under 30 list. During his stint on the Rams staff, the school compiled a record of 80-47 (.630) and qualified for the Atlantic-10 Conference Tournament each season. Most recently, he played a big role in a historic 2017 season for the VCU program. The Rams reached 30 wins (30-3), fashioned the longest win streak in the nation (27 consecutive matches), collected their first A-10 regular season and tournament titles, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005.
Im humbled by the opportunity and thrilled for the future, Doyle said upon receiving his first collegiate head coaching opportunity. Im thankful for the chance to represent such a prestigious institution like William & Mary and I am grateful to Samantha and her staff for their confidence. Its a dream come true to take this step in my career, and I cant wait to work with the women and get the ball rolling.
At VCU, Doyle oversaw the recruiting efforts, handled video and data analysis programs, assembled scouting reports, and assisted in team and individual player development.
Individually, he helped shape the career of two AVCA All-Region picks, the 2017 A-10 Defensive Player of the Year, eight all-conference honorees, and six all-rookie picks. Doyle also had two players sign professional contracts following graduation.
Before moving to Richmond, Va., Doyle spent two years at his alma mater working with the Ohio State mens volleyball team. As the volunteer assistant coach, he specialized in using video and statistical data to construct the Buckeyes' scouting reports. Working under coach Pete Hanson, Doyle helped the Buckeyes to a 19-8 mark in 2013.
The Ohio native also served as the head coach of the Buckeye Valley High School girls volleyball program in 2013, where he led the team to the district semifinals. At the club level, he guided the Vanguard Volleyball Club's 16U Boys Regional squad to a gold bracket qualification in all five entered tournaments from September 2011 to February 2012.
Doyle graduated magna cum laude from Ohio State in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Leadership and Sport Humanities. He added a Master's in Workforce Development and Education from OSU in 2012.
Doyle resides in Richmond, Va., with his wife Olivia.
Assistant Coach
rhuynh@oxy.edu
Occidental
Division 3
Most recently, I just finished my 5th season as the assistant women's volleyball coach at Occidental College. When I was first brought on, my primary responsibilities were to train the setters and change the offensive strategy to include a faster offense. Since then, I have taken a bigger role in the program and now have implemented strategies on both sides: offensively and defensively. In addition, I also help with recruiting as I attend primarily the local tournaments held in Southern California as well as a couple of tournaments held in Las Vegas. My primary role as a recruiter is player evaluation.
Before Occidental College, I have been a head coach at the high school and club level. I have also been an assistant coach at the junior college level. In addition, I was a volunteer coach at a Division II college.
I am finishing my Master's degree in Coaching and Exercise Science at Concordia University, Irvine.
Assistant Coach
glasperk@rhodes.edu
Rhodes
Division 3
A Memphis native, Glasper is a 2014 graduate from Lewisburg High School. Glasper was a 3 year starter and helped lead her team to the state championship in 2011 and 2012. She was a selection for the first team all-district for 3 years, chosen for the Commercial Appeal first team Best of Preps twice, and an All-Star Participant. After graduating from Lewisburg High School, she went on to play for Freed-Hardeman University for two years were she was a 2 year starter. During her career at FHU, she had 368 Kills, 58 Blocks, and 65 digs. After finishing her sophomore season at FHU, Glasper transferred to the University of Memphis to finish her senior season.
Glasper first gained coaching experience by coaching club volleyball at Memphis Metro Volleyball. In her fifth season of coaching, she was named Master Coach at Memphis Metro Volleyball and remains an intricate part of training.
Glasper also served three years as the Assistant Coach and Director of Operations alongside former division 1 coach Carrie Yerty at Briarcrest Christian School. During her time at Briarcrest, the Saints went on to win 3 consecutive state titles, sending eight players to play volleyball at the collegiate level.
Glasper now serves as the assistant volleyball coach under Peter Green at a top 50 liberal arts institution, Rhodes College.
Ms. Glasper has a Bachelors of Science degree in Health Studies from the University of Memphis.
Assistant Coach
alycialong@muhlenberg.edu
Muhlenberg
Division 3
Muhlenberg College is a high-academic Division III liberal arts institution located in Allentown, PA. Allentown is one hour from Philadelphia and 1.5 hours from New York City. Muhlenberg College offers a wide variety of majors ranging from Sciences to Business Administration to Theater. At Muhlenberg College we are dedicated to providing you a well rounded experience so that when you graduate you are prepared for the next step. This is done by complementing classroom experience with internships, student research and study abroad opportunities.
Athletically, we compete in the Centennial Conference against some of the top teams in the region. In Fall of 2021, we competed extremely hard with a young team and are looking to use that momentum moving forward. As a program, we have made it our mission to compete in the NCAA tournament. Our current players are working relentlessly in the off season to get stronger & faster.
I, myself, had the pleasure of being a middle blocker for Muhlenberg Volleyball; I learned the game of volleyball on a deeper level, while, finding my life's passion and purpose. The Muhlenberg faculty and staff- now my colleagues, created a space that allowed for internships, the ability to attend the D3 Student Immersion Program, networking while working an athletics event on our campus, and anything else they are able to.
Developing the minds of our future, walking along side of them throughout their journey, assuring individuals they always have a mentor for them. Someone is always there to help you succeed. That's our culture. We are a team to help every Mule succeed on their path of life.
Head Coach
sadavis@wooster.edu
Wooster
Division 3
Davis, Woosters career wins leader enters her 14th season at the helm of the Fights Scots program. In 2019 she earned her 200th Wooster victory and mentored 1st year Hayley Nash to 1st team All-Conference honors. Davis has five top-three finishes in the NCAC to her credit, highlighted by vaulting into second-place in the conference standings in 2008, which marked the Fighting Scots highest finish since 1985 and resulted in NCAC Coach-of-the-Year honors. Additionally, Wooster has three 20-win seasons during her tenure, with a high mark of 22-10 coming in 2011. Davis has coached an AVCA third-team All-American (Ali Drushal in 2008), a first-team Academic All-American® (Kelley Johnson in 2012), an NCAA Div. III statistical champion (Zoe Zwegat in blocks in 2013), and 16 other different all-conference players. Off the court, Davis fosters an atmosphere focused on academics and service. The Scots have earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award 11 of her 13 years, the most of any NCAC school during that stretch, and the team annually participates together in a significant service project.
Davis came to the area following a three-year stint as the assistant at the University of Wis.-La Crosse. There, she helped guide the Eagles to a 75-24 mark (.758), highlighted by advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2004 NCAA Div. III Championships and a final ranking of No. 9 in the AVCA poll that year. Prior to that, Davis spent two seasons in the NCAC as a member of the staff at Earlham College, first as an assistant coach during 2002 and then as interim head coach of the Quakers for the 2003 campaign. Additionally, Davis was the head coach of an Athletes in Action volleyball team that toured Latin America in June 2003. A native of Gilbert, Iowa, the former Sarah Edwards was a multi-sport athlete at Luther College, earning eight varsity letters in volleyball, softball, and indoor track & field. She was a right-side hitter and defensive specialist on the volleyball team. Academically, she holds a bachelors degree in communications from Luther (2000) and a masters degree in exercise sports science from Wis.-LaCrosse (2006). She resides in Wooster with her husband, three daughters and one son.
Assistant Coach
lindsey.veersma@centre.edu
Centre
Division 3
Assistant Coach at Centre College - NCAA DIII located in Danville, Kentucky. I will be entering my second season at Centre after contributing to a 17-9 regular season which was the third best in program history.
The program boasted a 4th seed finish in the Southern Athletic Association and landed 3 athletes on the All-SAA squad.
In the new era of Centre Volleyball, myself and Coach Robo look forward to continuing to make our program a regional and national contender in DIII!
Assistant Coach
aliciawood@depauw.edu
DePauw
Division 3
Volunteer Assistant Coach
coachjerrylucio@gmail.com
Cal Tech
Division 3
Jerry Lucio is currently the volunteer assistant at Cal Tech. He is going on 10 seasons with Cal Tech.
Jerry has coached at the high school level and club level both in Arizona and California. Jerry is a California native playing high school as a defense specialist for Chatsworth High School. After high school, Jerry went on to join the military and played volleyball as a setter for the regional teams in the Marine Corps, both stateside and in Japan. Jerry has over 20 years of coaching at elite levels and hopes to pass on his knowledge of the game to the student athletes. Jerry participates in several camps with different organizations throughout the year.
Assistant Coach
ncohen2@andrew.cmu.edu
Carnegie Mellon
Division 3
Natalie Cohen joined the Carnegie Mellon University volleyball staff as a full-time assistant coach in August 2019. Cohen came to Pittsburgh after serving as the head men's and women's volleyball coach at Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts.
Cohen's first season on the sidelines for the Tartans witnessed a 22-8 season with the program's fourth straight appearance in the NCAA Championship tournament. The Tartans had two different win streaks of six and a season-opening win streak of seven, topped three nationally-ranked teams, and finished the regular season ranked 22nd in the nation.
Cohen's second season was stripped to just four matches, all played in the spring, because of COVID-19 canceling the fall season. The Tartans went 3-1 in those matches with the lone loss coming on the road to a Division II program.
In 2021, the Tartans finished with a 14-14 mark, placed fourth in the UAA, and had five players earn All-Association recognition.
Cohen's fourth season on the sidelines saw the Tartans return to the NCAA Championship tournament and win a first-round match. The Tartans placed fourth in the UAA Tournament for the third straight time and won more the 20 matches for the second time during Cohen's tenure.
Cohen received her masters in Sport Coaching from West Virginia University in 2020 and will complete the master of science in Counseling Psychology program at Chatham University in August of 2024.
Assistant Coach
etodd3@uco.edu
Central Oklahoma
Division 2
Joining the University of Central Oklahoma volleyball team in 2021 is Emily Todd, who will be the assistant coach and will also assist with recruiting.
Todd comes to Central Oklahoma from Henderson State. The former assistant coach spent three seasons there in the same role. She guided HSU to back-to-back 20-win seasons and one appearance in the GAC Championship.
Todd spent three seasons at Arkansas Tech prior to moving to Henderson State. Following a two-year standout playing career at ATU, Todd moved into coaching and helped the Golden Suns to a sensational 35-1 season. ATU went undefeated in the regular season and won the GAC Championship with its only loss coming in the national tournament.
As a player at Tech, Todd helped the squad win 54 matches in two years, winning two conference titles and earning two bids to the NCAA Tournament. She was a two-time All GAC selection and was also named the GACs Newcomer of the Year in 2013.
Todd also played for the University of Colorado Boulder and Navarro Junior College before finishing her career at Arkansas Tech.
Todd received her bachelors degree in Health & Physical Education and has a masters degree in College Student Personnel, both from Arkansas Tech.
Assistant Coach
lukeyoung@webster.edu
Webster
Division 3
Luke Young has been announced as the new assistant women's volleyball coach for the 2022 season. Young will assist with all aspects of the program.
"We are thrilled to have Luke Young join our staff at Webster." Said Head Volleyball Coach, [Merry Graf](https://websterathletics.com/coaches.aspxrc=962). "He has an extensive coaching career including experience at NCAA DI, DII, DIII and NAIA institutions. Luke's commitment to both athletic and academic success makes him a great fit for Webster and we look forward to his contributions to the Gorlok volleyball program."
Young comes to Webster University from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville where he has worked with the volleyball program since 2014. He served as an assistant coach for the Cougars before getting promoted to associate head coach in 2017. As the associate head coach, he served as the recruiting coordinator as well as the offensive coordinator.
In his first year as the associate head coach, Young helped guide the Cougars to 23 wins on the season. The Cougars made their first ever national postseason tournament and finished with their best RPI (No. 92) in program history. In 2018, Young led the Cougars' offense to an Ohio Valley Conference best 13.76 kills and 13.12 assists per set.
Prior to his time at SIUE, Young spent time at Washington University in St. Louis where he served as the interim head coach in 2013. He led the Bears to a 27-8 overall record and a second-round appearance in the NCAA Division III Volleyball Championships. His teams produced two All-Americans, two All-Region performers, five All-Conference honorees, and one Academic All-Region recipient.
Before his time at Washington University, Young spent six seasons as an assistant coach at Lindenwood (Mo.) University where he was an assistant coach for both the men's and women's volleyball programs. He helped lead the women's team to 141 wins, three conference championships, and two appearances in the NAIA National Championships. On the men's side, he helped lead them to 146 victories, two NAIA National Championship Semifinal appearances, and the 2009 NAIA National Championship. He helped both teams make the transition to NCAA Division II in 2012.
Young received in his Bachelors of Arts in Visual Communications and Studio Art from Graceland University in 2004. During his time as an undergrad, Young competed for the Graceland volleyball team as well as the track and field team. He received his Masters of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Northern Illinois University.
Assistant Coach
victoriacachapero@gmail.com
Redlands
Division 3
I have over 11 years of coaching experience. I've coached club for 9 years and was the club co-director for 7 years. I finished my 7 year career as varsity head coach at Aquinas High School before coming to University of Redlands. I'm so happy to continue coaching volleyball at Redlands and work with young female student-athletes!
Head Coach
jonathanscott@pointloma.edu
Point Loma Nazarene
Division 2
Coach Scott has been the head coach at Point Loma since 2014.
Assistant Coach
bbuckius1@king.edu
King (TN)
Division 2
Buckius joins the Tornado staff following three years as an assistant mens and womens volleyball coach at Elizabethtown College. In that time he helped the Elizabethtown womens program to 44 wins while helping start the mens program. While there he helped coach the offense and hitters while serving as the social media coordinator. Prior to his time at Elizabethtown College, Buckius spent 4 years as the head coach of the boys volleyball team at Elizabethtown Area High School. Buckius has spent time as a club coach at Yorktowne Volleyball Club and Spooky Nook Volleyball Academy before moving to Bristol. He graduated from Millersville University in 2021 with a degree in business management.
Assistant Coach
lopez@fit.edu
Florida Institute of Tech
Division 2
Head Coach
burtkd@stthom.edu
St. Thomas (TX)
Division 3
[Bio](https://www.ustcelts.com/sports/wvball/coaches/Keanne_Burtview=bio)
University of St. Thomas alumna Keanne Burt was named as the fourth head coach in the volleyball programs history when she was hired in May 2014.
After six seasons coaching the team in the NAIA and the Red River Athletic Conference, Burt guided the teams transition to the NCAA and the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference in time for the 2019 season.
During the teams tenure in the RRAC, Burt led the team to winning records in four out five seasons. The Celts claimed a share of the regular-season RRAC championship and went 25-7 during the 2018 season. The 2018 team broke 16 team and individual records and went undefeated at home while maintaining a 3.49 GPA in the classroom.
Burt has coached one conference Player of the Year (Bresha Orange, 2018) and had two players named Defensive Player of the Year on her watch. As well as DaVette McCall earning Setter of the year in the RRAC Candace Grosjean was a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in the RRAC, and Kaylyn Latin was a two-time SCACs Back Row Player of the Year in 2019 and 2021.
Under Burts watch, Celts players have earned eight All-Conference first team honors and 14 All-Conference second team honors, All-Region and 2 All-Americans.
Through her first seven seasons as USTs head coach, Burt has compiled a career record of 103-91.
Prior to UST, Burt spent four years with the volleyball program at Huffman-Hargrave High School. Under her leadership, the Falcons had their most successful season in the schools history, advancing to the Regional Tournament. The Falcons also received many accolades including District Selections, All-Area, All-Region, Academic All-State, selection to All-Star games, and top 10 rankings from TGCA.
Earning a winning record of 52-16 in two years as the head coach, Burt also received the All-Area and Southeast Texas Coach of the Year awards and was also selected to coach in the SETCA All-Star game. Not only did the Huffman volleyball program excel on the court but the team also maintained a 3.5 GPA.
Burt, who earned her bachelors degree from UST in 2010, played three seasons for the Celts. As team captain and libero, she helped lead the Celts to back to back Association of Independent Institution conference championships and NAIA National Tournament appearances in 2008 and 2009.
She earned First Team All-Conference honors in each of the teams two AII championship seasons, and at the conclusion of her career, was the programs all-time leader digs, a record that stood for several years.
Burt resides in Huffman with her husband Jarrod and their sons Hogan and Palmer.
Assistant Coach
fordsa@millsaps.edu
Millsaps
Division 3
Im entering my 4th year as the assistant coach/recruiting coordinator at Millsaps College. I primarily work with our setters, developing our offense, but I work with all position groups. Throughout my 3 seasons, Ive coached multiple SAA all conference players, and our team has received the USMC/AVCA team academic award every year.
Assistant Coach
barry.wheeler@oc.edu
Oklahoma Christian
Division 2
Head coaching for 30 years. 16 NAIA/NCAA D2 and 14 high school. USCAA National Champions 1998, 1999 at Rochester College. State Champion 2007 at Stockton, MO high school. 4x conference Coach of the Year, Class 2 Coach of the Year. Rochester University Shinsky Hall of Fame inductee. Selected as new Head Coach at Oklahoma Christian University to re-start the volleyball program after a 36 year hiatus. Qualified for Lone Star Conference tournament in our 1st season of competition.
Head Coach
mcgeede@hollins.edu
Hollins
Division 3
David McGee is his third year leading the Hollins Volleyball program.
Since 2010, McGee has been the head volleyball coach of the 16's Open team for the Roanoke United Volleyball Club, and, since 2012, has been the head coach of the James River High School volleyball team. While at James River, he has led the Knights to five district championships and two region championships and took the team to the VHSL state quarterfinals in 2012.
Prior to his time James River, he was the head coach at Bath County High School from 2004-2012. He took Bath County to three-straight VHSL state semi-final appearances, bringing home a state championship in 2011. He was also named the 2011 VHSL Coach of the Year. He developed a feeder program for youth volleyball in the Bath County area and helped the team to a winning season in his inaugural year, the school's first in over 20 seasons. In his nine years at the helm at BC, he was voted the District Coach of the Year five times and Region Coach of the Year three times.
McGee founded and directed the Virginia Highlands Volleyball Club, which is based in Bath County from 2003-2010. He has a level two coaching accreditation through USA Coaching.
He has a bachelors in mathematics from Virginia Tech and a masters in Kinesiology, with focus in sports psych, from AT Still University.
Assistant Coach
todd.raasch@lmunet.edu
Lincoln Memorial
Division 2
In my first year as an Assistant Volleyball Coach at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. We are an NCAA Division II level institution, and compete in the SAC (South Atlantic Conference). We are consistently top contenders in our conference and qualify for the NCAA Division II National Tournament. This past season we finished the regular season in 3rd place and lost in the finals of the SAC Tournament to finish 2nd. We also went on to qualify for the 2018 NCAA Division II National Tournament again.
I'm the recruiting coordinator and have done all the recruiting for the program in my time here. I am also as equally involved in the on-court training of the team, from individual skill development to team systems. One other primary duty of mine is to scout all of our opponents and put together the scouting reports and the game plan against them.
I'm involved in all the day to day functions of running a successful program as well. I assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the program from scheduling, budgeting, travel, etc. Prior to LMU I have coached extensively and quite successfully over the past 28 years at all levels. Including winning an NCAA Division I National Championship at the University of Nebraska in 1995. I've also helped develop formerly average teams at the Division II level into consistent Top 25 programs, winning numerous conference championships and qualifying for the NCAA National Tournament
Head Coach
frizzella@obu.edu
Ouachita Baptist
Division 2
Originally I am from McKinney, Texas but found my way to the Natural State of Arkansas. I was the libero for 4 years at Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) from 2009-2012. I graduated from OBU double majoring with a B.A. in secondary education and mathematics with a coaching endorsement. During my time at OBU, I was a 4 time all conference member, including Freshman of the year, 2 second team all conference and 1 first team all conference. I was the 2011-2012 GAC Female Athlete of the Year and was nominated in 2013 for NCAA Woman of the Year.
In 2013-2014, I was the Graduate Assistant for OBU until I became the head volleyball coach and head women's soccer coach at Lakeside High School in Hot Springs, AR, where I also taught Algebra 2. I was in charge of 7th-12th grade with 2 assistants. During my 4-season stint at Lakeside, our high school varsity volleyball team went 101-29-1, increasing our number of wins each year. Our conference voted me Coach of the Year for all four seasons as we went undefeated 4 years in a row and competed in the State Tournament each year. I also coached club for Hot Springs Force for 4 seasons coaching 4th-7th graders and two years at Elite Volleyball Academy in Little Rock, AR.
In January of 2018, I became the head volleyball coach at Ouachita Baptist University. Since then, we have had the 2028 GAC Setter of the year, the 2022 GAC Freshman of the Year, two All GAC First team members, three All GAC second team members, five all GAC honorable mention members, 11 GAC Distinguished Scholar Athletes and two GAC Elite Scholar athletes. We had two girls represent USA in the summer of 2018 in Brazil and we had two representing the summer of 2019 in Spain. Summer of 2023 I was able to represent the American International Sports Tours in Italy as the head volleyball coach while a team member also represented the USA in Italy through Beyond Sports. We have also received the AVCA Academic Award the last 5 years. I am so blessed to be back at my alma mater as it is my home! Go Tigers!
Head Coach
egarza@austincollege.edu
Austin
Division 3
Garza joined the Austin College staff in August of 1996, when he became the Kangaroos fifth all-time head volleyball coach. Garza is currently the 25th winningest active coach and 29th in all-time wins at the NCAA Division III level. He has guided Austin College to five appearances in the NCAA Division III National Championship Tournament, advancing to the Sweet 16 round in 2005. His Collegiate record now stands 548-218 (.715 winning percentage) and a home record of 198-37 (.843 winning percentage).
Since 2002 Austin College has been ranked among the top 25 teams in the nation in a weekly poll conducted by the AVCA numerous times. While a member of the American Southwest Conference, the Kangaroos finished first or second in eight of his ten campaigns and in 2005 Austin College won the conference tournament in their last year in the conference.
In 2007 the Kangaroos advanced to the championship match of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament in its second season in the conference. The team finished the season ranked No. 14 in the nation and won a program record 38 matches. Garza has coached one First Team All-American, three Second Team All-Americans, and six Honorable Mention All-Americans as well as two freshmen of the Year honorees in the AVCA South Region.
Garza has also coached three AVCA National Players of the Week, three GTE Academic All-American Team members, two ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Team members, and 72 players who have made All-Conference in the last 19 years. Coach Garza was a seven time Coach of the Year in the ASC, and in 2007 was named Coach of the year in the SCAC. Before Austin College he served as head coach at North Lake College for two years. Garza also served as an assistant coach at Henderson State University in 1989-90, and was an assistant at his alma mater Ouachita Baptist University from 1986-1989. As a club coach, he has qualified Three open teams, Eight American teams, and Seven national teams to the USA Junior Girls National Championships Tournament.
Garza is the Chair for the NCAA West Region Volleyball Committee (RAC) and has served four times on this committee for the West and South region in the past 16 years. Garza is on the North Texas Junior Volleyball Board. He is also the Director of High Intensity Volleyball Camps which caters to youth age 10 -18 years old. A graduate of Falfurrias High School , Garza earned a B.S.E. degree in physical education from Ouachita Baptist University in 1986. While at Ouachita Baptist, he lettered in track and cross country for three years. In 1996, Garza coached the Austin College women to the ASC cross country title and was named ASC Coach of the Year, and in 2000, he was selected as the ASC East Division Tennis Coach of the Year.
eruhl@ltu.edu
Lawrence Tech
NAIA
Head Coach
wbattoe@stu.edu
Saint Thomas (FL)
NAIA
BIOGRAPHY
Coach Battoe enters her third season as the Head Indoor and Beach Volleyball Coach for the Bobcats.
In her first season at the helm of the Bobcats, Battoe guided the Bobcats to a 10-7 record and the program's first Sun Conference Tournament victory since 2017. STU placed four players on the Sun Conference First-Team (Kyleigh Beecham, Tyran Chenault, Arianna Bolinger, and Victoria Fernandez).
Year two was a great one for Battoe making a statement and reclaiming the title as Sun Conference Regular Season Champions for the first time since 2017. Battoe was also named Sun Conference Coach of the Year. St. Thomas' freshmen libero, Bianca Grassi made history being named the SUN Defender of the Week a record seven times and earning Libero of the Year recognition. The Bobcats had four All-Conference members with three on first team (Tyran Chenault, Bianca Grassi, and Amanda Allende) with one on second-team (Kyleigh Beecham).
2021 marked Battoe's first 20-win season as a coach going 21-7 on the season and 12-2 in conference play.
In addition to her role as the Head Volleyball Coach, Battoe currently is the Assistant Director of Admissions.
PLAYING EXPERIENCEFour-year starter at St. ThomasThree-time NAIA All-American (Honorable Mention 2015-16; Third-Team 2017)Two-time Sun Conference Player of the Year (2015, 2017)First-team All-Sun Conference (2015-17)Second-team All-Sun Conference (2014)STU all-time leader in kills (1,371)2017 Sun Conference Regular-Season Champion
YEAR-BY-YEAR (Indoor Volleyball)
YearOverallWin Pct.ConferenceWin Pct.Post-Season202010 - 7.5887-6 SUN.538Sun Conference tournament appearance202121 - 7.75012-2 SUN.857Sun Conference Regular Season Champions, semifinal appearanceOverall30 - 14.68219 - 8.704
Assistant Coach
bello@njit.edu
New Jersey Tech
Division 1
veteran coach with over 20 years coaching experience, joined the NJIT womens volleyball staff as an assistant coach in August 2018.
Bello is entering his 4th year at NJIT. Prior to NJIT Bello spent 3 years at Fordham University. Prior to his arrival at Fordham, Bello served as the head coach of Hunter College men's volleyball program for 12 seasons. He departed Hunter College as the program's all-time win's leader with an overall record of 288-159, including an appearance in the 2012 NCAA Championship, where he guided the Hawks to the school's first victory in the tournament and a trip to the semifinals. Bello directed Hunter to four City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) championships and three ECAC Tournament titles while earning his 100th career victory during his fifth season. He is also a six-time CUNYAC Coach of the Year.
Over his 12 seasons at the helm of the Hawks, Bello's resume of honors grew to include 38 CUNYAC All-Stars, three CUNYAC Tournament MVP's, 15 All-Tournament honorees, three Players of the Year, three Rookies of the Year and one ECAC Tournament MVP.
He also served as the head coach for the womens volleyball program at Hunter for six seasons from 2005-11, reaching 100 wins in five years and four NCAA appearances.During his time as a student-athlete at Hunter, Bello won two CUNYAC Championships and earned CUNYAC All-Star honors in 2002 and 2003 and NECVA All-Star status in 2003. Currently, Bello ranks third all-time in career assists and fourth all-time in career aces.
He graduated with a bachelor of science in physical education.
Head Coach
james.spangler@scranton.edu
Scranton
Division 3
Spangler led the Lady Comets to a 16-4 record and a runner-up finish in District 2 during the fall season. In the spring campaign, he led the boys to a 12-3 finish and second place in the Lackawanna League. Prior to taking the coaching position at Abington Heights, Spangler spent four years (2009-12) as the head coach of the Pittsburgh womens volleyball club, a student-run organization at the University of Pittsburgh that competed in approximately three to five events each semester, including the National Collegiate Club Volleyball Championships in the spring. While at Pittsburgh, Spangler served as the president of the University of Pittsburgh mens club volleyball from 2007 to 2009. The club team is a member of the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation, which promotes organized collegiate club volleyball for men and women. The team at Pitt annually competed in tournaments both at Pitt and at other universities across the country in both the fall and spring semesters. Spangler is the 12th head coach in the Royal women's volleyball program's 39-year history. In his first three seasons at the helm, Spangler has led the Royals to berths in the Landmark Conference Tournament in each season. In 2013, Scranton defeated Moravian College, 3-1, in the quarterfinals before dropping a 3-1 decision to seven-time champion and NCAA powerhouse Juniata College in the next round. A native of Clarks Summit, Spangler has a bachelors degree in natural sciences from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently pursuing his secondary education certificate at Kings College in nearby Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 60-47 (.561) 2013, 2014, 2015 Julia Crilly (1st team, 2013, 2014), Kirstin Kirwan (2015), Stephanie Klug (2015) Julia Crilly (2014)
Assistant Coach
kshelstead@atu.edu
Arkansas Tech
Division 2
My name is Kennedy Shelstead and I am the assistant volleyball coach at Arkansas Tech University. I have been with the ATU Volleyball program for 3 years now as a Graduate Assistant my first 2 years and 1 as the Assistant Coach, GO SUNS! I Graduated from and played at Abilene Christian University as a Middle Blocker.
Head Coach
ellen.herman@uconn.edu
Connecticut
Division 1
Herman is entering the second year of her second stint the Huskies, re-joining the Huskies in 2014 after also serving as an assistant in 2011. Herman joins the UConn staff after playing professionally in Europe and after a standout career at Ohio University.
The Toledo, Ohio native most recently played professionally with Sagres NUC, one of the top teams in the LNA, the top professional league in Switzerland. During the 2011-2012 season, she was match MVP three times, and helped the out of Neuchatel, Switzerland club finish second in the league. Sagres also reached the Swiss Cup final and the quarterfinals of the CEV Challenge Cup, a European-wide Championship. Returning to Neuchatel the following season, she was awarded match MVP five times and the team finished third place in the LNA. In addition to her coaching duties at UConn, Herman also serves as the Director of the Connecticut Volleyball Institute.
In 2010, she competed for VT Aurubis Hamburg, a member of Germany's 14-team premier league, the Bundesliga. During her brief stint in Germany, she received MVP honors during two matches.
Prior to her professional career, Herman trained with the U.S. National Team during the summer of 2009 and competed with the U.S. National Team on their Tour of China during February of 2010. She also competed with the U.S. A2 Team, earning Most Valuable Player honors at the Adult Open Championship in 2008.
Herman, a two-time All-American, led the Bobcats to four successful seasons during her collegiate career, including three Mid American Conference regular season championships, three MAC tournament championships and four NCAA tournament berths. She was named the MAC Player of the Year as a junior and senior and also earned MAC Freshman of the Year accolades during her rookie campaign. The four-time first team All-MAC selection left Ohio University as the OU and MAC all-time leader in kills, as well as OU's all-time leader in points and attacks.
Herman, who earned Academic All-MAC honors three times during her collegiate career, graduated with a Bachelor of Health Administration from Ohio University in June 2010.
Assistant Coach
matt.huskey@slu.edu
Saint Louis U.
Division 1
Assistant coach
tebbecke@elon.edu
Elon
Division 1
Before coming to Elon, Ebbecke was an assistant coach at The Citadel since March 2020, helping the Bulldogs capture the 2021 SoCon Championship title and the program's first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Additionally, the team earned its first ever AVCA East Coast All-Region selection, its first SoCon First Team honoree along with three All-Conference selections, had the conference Freshman of Year, and secured wins over College of Charleston and ETSU for the first time in series history.
Ebbecke spent the 2019 season as an assistant with the Purdue University volleyball program. He primarily served as the co-defensive coordinator as well as the middle and opposite hitters coach. During his time there, the Boilermakers made their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen since 2013.
A graduate of Mount Olive, Ebbecke helped the volleyball team to a pair of Conference Carolinas championships in 2010 and 2011. He broke the school record for blocks per set (1.20) and finished fourth in the program's history in solo blocks, block assists and total blocks.
Head Coach
evelezperez@iona.edu
Iona
Division 1
Iona College
Assistant Coach
amaclean@uca.edu
Central Arkansas
Division 1
I graduated college in 2019 and went straight into coaching! I was a grad assistant at the University of Arkansas for a semester until I got the job at the University of Central Arkansas! I have been coaching there for a little over a year now! I love the game, love teaching the game, and watching athletes grow not only as players but as individuals!
Head Women's Volleyball Coach
harreche@skidmore.edu
Skidmore
Division 3
B.A., University of Puerto Rico, 1979
Hilda Arrechea has been Skidmores head volleyball coach since 1995. She looks forward to improving on an impressive 524-314 24-year record. Arrechea has led the Thoroughbreds to four Liberty League championships and taken the team to seven NCAA tournaments.
Arrechea and her husband, assistant coach Jerry Rodriguez have been named Liberty League Coaching Staff of the Year nine times (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2011, 2012, and 2017).
Arrechea was a member of the Puerto Rican National Volleyball team and was the 1981 Collegiate Player of the Year in Puerto Rico.
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach
keyesk@whitman.edu
Whitman
Division 3
Kate Keyes joined the Whitman College womens volleyball staff in January of 2021 as an assistant coach.
Prior to joining the Blues' staff Keyes spent 10 years coaching volleyball and softball at Walla Walla High School.
A 2009 graduate of Western Washington University, Keyes utilized her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish and Recreation to work internationally with youth and family programs in Montevideo, Uruguay. During this time she trained and competed with a local club volleyball team.
After returning home, Keyes completed a Masters in Teaching program through Grand Canyon University and began her teaching and coaching careers with Walla Walla Public Schools, giving back to the same programs where she made an impact as a 12 season athlete. Throughout her time with WWPS, Keyes organized camps for kids of all ages, and donated her time working with the community recreation programs. She worked with young athletes and facilitated coach trainings to align skill development to build consistent programming across all levels. When she isn't traveling, Keyes spends her summers training high school volleyball players in both technical skill and strength and conditioning.
Head Coach
dmacknight@adelphi.edu
Adelphi
Division 2
MacKnight begins her tenth year as head coach of the Adelphi University womens volleyball team after serving as interim head coach for part of the 2006 season and has compiled a record of 210-96 in that time. MacKnight led the Panthers to their second straight Norhteast-10 Tournament championship in 2015, as they posted an undefeated season in conference play. They went into the NCAA Division II East Regional Championship ranked #1 in the East Region, advancing to the regional semifinals for the first time since the 2012 season. Four members of the team earned NCAA D2CCA All-East Region honors and AVCA Division II East All-Region. Shelby Stoner and Megan Manierski were both named AVCA Honorable Mention All-Americans. Sierra Crook earned ECAC Defensive Player of the Year and NE-10 Libero of the Year honors, while Manierski was named NE-10 Player and Setter of the Year. After a rocky start to the 2014 season, MacKnight and the Panthers won 13 straight-contests from September 18 to October 25 to set a new school record. After toppling Saint Rose in the quarterfinal and the top-seeded New Haven in semifinal, Adelphi defeated Bentley for its second NE-10 championship in program history. The win also clinched the programs eighth straight NCAA Division II Tournament berth. Middle blocker Kaitlyn DeStefano collected several honors, including NE-10 First Team All-Conference, Daktronics First Team All- Region, AVCA First Team All-Region and AVCA All America Honorable Mention. The 2013 season was another successful one for Adelphi, with a record of 19-13 overall and 10-4 in the Northeast-10 conference, which left the Panthers in fourth place at the conclusion of conference play. The Brown and Gold were invited to a seventh straight NCAA Division II Tournament, falling to New Haven in five sets. Three players earned inclusion on the Northeast-10 All-Conference or All-Rookie squads, while junior Kaitlyn DeStefano was honored as an All-American for the second straight year. In the 2012 season, MacKnight and her Panthers posted a 25-10 overall record, finishing 13-2 in the NE-10, putting them in 2nd place for the regular season. This was the programs sixth consecutive NCAA tournament berth and third straight appearance in the NCAA Division II East Regional Semifinal. Four members of the 2012 squad were named All-Northeast 10, three earned AVCA All-Region honors, two ere names to the NCAA All-East Regional team and the program had its first named All-American. MacKnight and the Panthers posted the programs fifth straight 20-win season in 2011, culminating in Adelphis first Northeast-10 Conference Tournament championship and fifth straight NCAA Tournament berth. The team did not drop a set in the Northeast-10 Tournament, posting a 3-0 victory over the College of Saint Rose in the finals. The team finished with a 23-8 overall record and a 12-3 record in NE-10 play, advancing to the NCAA East Regional Semifinals for the second straight year. In addition, MacKnight had three players selected as All-Conference honorees, three AVCA All-Region picks and three academic All-Conference selections. The 2010 season was another successful campaign for MacKnight and the Panthers. They posted another 20-win season and earned their fourth straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. Adelphi also advanced to the Regional Semifinals for the first time in the programs history after a 3-2 victory over C.W. Post in the first round. MacKnight guided the Panthers to a 12-4 mark in NE-10 play and advanced the Panthers into the conference semifinals. The Panthers had three players receive All-Conference recognition, an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American and two AVCA All-Region Honorees. In 2009, MacKnight guided the Panthers to a third consecutive NCAA Tournament berth. She also led the Panthers to a 27-10 record, her third consecutive season with 27 wins. The Panthers posted a 14-1 mark in league play in their first year in the Northeast-10 Conference. They finished second in the regular season standings and fell to UMass Lowell in the NE-10 Finals. MacKnight also received the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Thirty Under 30 Award as one of the top 30 coaches under the age of 30 in the nation at all levels. Also in 2009, the Panthers produced three All-Region players, three All-Conference and two on the NE-10 All-Academic Team. In 2008, MacKnight guided her Panther squad to a 27-11 overall record and 11-5 in East Coast Conference action. The 27 wins tied the record for most wins set a season earlier during her first year. The Panthers made their second consecutive trip to the NCAA Regionals and had three All-Conference performers and two All-Region selections. Under her direction, the 2007 season proved to be a record setting one as she coached the Panthers to a 7-2 ECC record, finishing in second place. They finished 27-8 which is a school record for wins including an 11-game win streak which set another school record. She produced two All-Conference players and the team earned the schools first ever NCAA Northeast Regional bid. MacKnight also earned ECC Co-Coach of the Year and was honored by the Nassau County Sports Commission as Female College Coach of the Year. MacKnight earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Stony Brook in 2005, where she was a four-year member and starter on the Seawolves volleyball team from 2001-04. She currently holds the school record for block assists in a career (318) and holds the single match record for attack percentage (.800). In addition, MacKnight is ranked second all-time in total blocks (425) and third in blocks per game (1.06) at Stony Brook. Born and raised in Valley Stream, N.Y., MacKnight attended Valley Stream Central High School where she lettered in both volleyball and basketball. MacKnight is also a graduate of Adelphi, receiving her Masters in physical education/teaching in 2007.
Danielle MacKnight
Head Coach/Assistant Athletic Director
Head Coach
verniece.graham@asurams.edu
Albany State
Division 2
Graham enters her fifth season as the head coach for volleyball of the Albany State University Lady Rams. Coach Graham is a 2008 graduate of Albany State University with a Bachelors Degree in Health Physical Education and Recreation. Graham attended St. Petersburg Junior College in 2002-2004 on a softball scholarship where she was a 1st team All-Conference softball player. Graham transferred to Albany State University in August of 2004 where she chose to play volleyball as well as softball. She was an outside hitter and libero in volleyball and a middle infielder in softball. She had an outstanding athletic career at Albany State. During the 2004 and 2005 seasons, she earned numerous awards. In volleyball, she was named Best All Around Player. For softball, she won Most Valuable Player, Offensive MVP, and was named to the SIAC 1st Team All-Conference. During the 2005 and 2006 seasons, she earned Most Valuable Player for volleyball and Most Valuable Player, Offensive MVP, 1st and 2nd Team All-Conference in softball. In 2006-2007, she was named 2nd Team All-Conference in volleyball. She was also named ASUs Female Athlete of the Year two years in a row. Graham helped the ASU volleyball team win three straight SIAC Championships and an SIAC Championship for softball. As a coach, she is trying to instill the winning tradition of the Albany State University Lady Rams that she is accustomed to. While coaching, she has had a hand in two SIAC Volleyball Championships in 2008 and 2009, and two SIAC championships in softball in 2009 and 2013. Graham is the mother of sons Chayse (11) and Chandlyr (7).
ssenft@shc.edu
Spring Hill
NAIA
As part of our COVID-19 safety plan, the indoor sessions traditionally held on the first day of camp will be shared online.
Sessions will be accessible for the week prior to camp. They are available on-demand and can be completed at the athlete's
convenience.
This approach allows us to continue offering these valuable sessions so athletes arrive to camp ready to maximize the experience,
while still maintaining a safe experience.
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