Xavier University Athletics
Andre Foster Named Assistant Volleyball Coach
08.01.22 | Volleyball
He joins the Musketeers from Purdue Fort Wayne
CINCINNATI - Xavier head volleyball coach Christy Pfeffenberger has announced the hiring of Andre Foster as an assistant coach. He joins the Musketeers after a one-year stint at Purdue Fort Wayne as a graduate assistant.
"I am excited to add Andre to our staff," said Pfeffenberger. "He is eager and full of energy. His on-court experience will be a great addition to this program. I'm looking forward to this next adventure with Andre and the Xavier family!"
In 2021, Foster assisted in coaching Katie Crowe to the All-Horizon League Second Team. He also served as the head coach for Empowered Volleyball Academy in 2021.
"I am beyond blessed with the opportunity to continue coaching the game that I love," said Foster. "Coming to Xavier gives me the ability to work with an amazing coaching staff and players to help continue the great legacy of our program."
Prior to working in Fort Wayne, Foster was a volunteer assistant coach at UC Davis from 2020-21. He also served as the head coach for OMNI Volleyball Club in 2020-21.
Foster played collegiately at the University of Charleston (2015-17), Mount Ida College (2017-18) and Nichols College (2018-20).
The Davis, Calif., native holds a bachelor's degree in sport management from Nichols College ('19) and a master's in business administration from Nichols College ('20). He is currently pursing a master's in organizational leadership from Purdue Fort Wayne.
"I am excited to add Andre to our staff," said Pfeffenberger. "He is eager and full of energy. His on-court experience will be a great addition to this program. I'm looking forward to this next adventure with Andre and the Xavier family!"
In 2021, Foster assisted in coaching Katie Crowe to the All-Horizon League Second Team. He also served as the head coach for Empowered Volleyball Academy in 2021.
"I am beyond blessed with the opportunity to continue coaching the game that I love," said Foster. "Coming to Xavier gives me the ability to work with an amazing coaching staff and players to help continue the great legacy of our program."
Prior to working in Fort Wayne, Foster was a volunteer assistant coach at UC Davis from 2020-21. He also served as the head coach for OMNI Volleyball Club in 2020-21.
Foster played collegiately at the University of Charleston (2015-17), Mount Ida College (2017-18) and Nichols College (2018-20).
The Davis, Calif., native holds a bachelor's degree in sport management from Nichols College ('19) and a master's in business administration from Nichols College ('20). He is currently pursing a master's in organizational leadership from Purdue Fort Wayne.
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