May
9, 2006
Release courtesy of Bryan Boettcher, Coe College sports information
director
CEDAR
RAPIDS , IOWA . . . DeAnn Woodin has been named the
head volleyball coach at Coe College as announced by Director
of Athletics John Chandler. Woodin replaces Heather Schmidt,
who spent four seasons with the Kohawks and compiled a record
of 56-88. Coe was 19-17 in 2005 and advanced to the semifinals
of the Iowa Conference tournament.
“We
are extremely excited to add DeAnn to our athletic department
staff,” said Chandler. “She brings a wealth of volleyball
knowledge and a great work ethic to the program. DeAnn’s
passion and enthusiasm will help carry the Coe volleyball program
to the next level.”
Woodin,
a 2000 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, has spent
the past year serving as director of volleyball operations at
the University of Iowa. The Hawkeyes were 14-19 in 2005.
“I’ve
learned more about the administrative side of volleyball at
Iowa, but I’m ready to get back on the court,” said
Woodin. “I’ve always been a part of successful programs
and I’m excited to help Coe get to the next level of the
Iowa Conference. We have a good core of students coming back
with a lot of experience.”
Prior
to serving at Iowa, Woodin led Kirkwood Community College in
Cedar Rapids to its first ever NJCAA Division II National Championship
in 2003. Woodin spent two seasons with the Eagles, won back-to-back
conference (26-0) and regional titles (10-0) and was 81-25 overall
(2003: 40-12; 2004: 41-13). She was named NJCAA Division II
District C Coach of the Year in both 2003 and 2004, and was
the 2003 AVCA Midwest Region Coach of the Year.
Woodin,
a native of Waverly, Iowa, worked as an assistant coach at Wartburg
College during the 2002 season. She helped lead the Knights
to their first 30-win season, first Iowa Conference title and
the program’s highest ever ranking at No. 7.
As
a player, Woodin began her career at the University of South
Dakota before transferring to Northern Iowa. She played on the
1997 Panther team, then served as a student/volunteer assistant
for four seasons. During that time, UNI won four consecutive
Missouri Valley Conference titles and made four NCAA National
Tournament appearances.
“The
atmosphere at the Division I level is great, but I really enjoy
the dynamics of a smaller school,” said Woodin. “The
Iowa Conference is a competitive league with lots of great coaches.
The students aren’t on athletic scholarships. They truly
love the game and want to be a part of it.”
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