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.
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"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."
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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.
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Foster played collegiately at the University of Charleston (2015-17), Mount Ida College (2017-18) and Nichols College (2018-20).
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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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"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."
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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.
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Foster played collegiately at the University of Charleston (2015-17), Mount Ida College (2017-18) and Nichols College (2018-20).
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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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