Xavier University Athletics
Katie Meyer Named Assistant Volleyball Coach
01.30.18 | Volleyball
Meyer joins Xavier from Ursuline College
CINCINNATI - Xavier volleyball head coach Christy Pfeffenberger has announced the addition of Katie Meyer to her coaching staff as assistant coach.
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"I am very excited for Katie to join our Xavier Volleyball family," said Pfeffenberger. "Going through the interview process, you could see she has a true love for not only the game, but for teaching individuals. She will be a great balance for this staff, and I look forward to begin working with Katie."
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Meyer joins the Musketeers after spending three seasons as an assistant coach at Ursuline College. She helped coach four players to all-conference honors during her time on the staff and helped the Arrows capture 17 wins in 2016, the program's most victories since 2014.The 2015 squad also recorded a school record 209 total blocks.
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She spent the 2014 season as a volunteer assistant coach at Cleveland State where she helped coach three players to All-Horizon League honors. Meyer also has club coaching experience with the Maverick Volleyball Club (2014-17).
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"I could not be prouder to wear the X and to work with Coach Pfeffenberger and Coach Tolentino," said Meyer. "Xavier is a special place and I can already tell that this is a special program. I look forward to contributing to this team and helping our program reach its full potential."
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The Dalton, Ohio, native played collegiately at Memphis from 2010-14. The middle blocker finished her career with 276 total blocks and led the 2011 squad to a 20-win season.
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"I am very excited for Katie to join our Xavier Volleyball family," said Pfeffenberger. "Going through the interview process, you could see she has a true love for not only the game, but for teaching individuals. She will be a great balance for this staff, and I look forward to begin working with Katie."
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Meyer joins the Musketeers after spending three seasons as an assistant coach at Ursuline College. She helped coach four players to all-conference honors during her time on the staff and helped the Arrows capture 17 wins in 2016, the program's most victories since 2014.The 2015 squad also recorded a school record 209 total blocks.
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She spent the 2014 season as a volunteer assistant coach at Cleveland State where she helped coach three players to All-Horizon League honors. Meyer also has club coaching experience with the Maverick Volleyball Club (2014-17).
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"I could not be prouder to wear the X and to work with Coach Pfeffenberger and Coach Tolentino," said Meyer. "Xavier is a special place and I can already tell that this is a special program. I look forward to contributing to this team and helping our program reach its full potential."
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The Dalton, Ohio, native played collegiately at Memphis from 2010-14. The middle blocker finished her career with 276 total blocks and led the 2011 squad to a 20-win season.
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