Feb. 28, 2008
Presentation College selects Chelsey Deibert to be head volleyball coach
ABERDEEN, S.D. –Athletic Director Rick Kline is pleased to announce the hiring of Chelsey Deibert as the new Head Volleyball Coach at Presentation College. The position was previously occupied by April Coyne, who resigned in February. Deibert will also serve as the advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the recruiting coordinator for the Presentation College athletic department.
Deibert was previously employed by her alma mater – Northern State University – as a graduate assistant for volleyball. Deibert was a key player for the Wolves volleyball team from 2002-2005, including starting for the majority of three of her four years under Coach Lisa Schriver. Deibert was named twice to the Northern Sun All-Conference Honorable Mention team (2004 & 2005).
Prior to her career at Northern State, Chelsey was a three-sport athlete at Aberdeen Central High School, participating in basketball and track in addition to being an “All-State” selection in volleyball (2001).
“I am excited and honored to join the coaching staff and looking forward to working with the student-athletes at Presentation College, " Deibert said. "I am eager to build upon the foundation that has been established with the Saints Volleyball program. Being able to lead a volleyball program has always been a goal of mine and I am thankful for this opportunity.”
From Rick Kline: “We are grateful for the chance to have someone of Chelsey’s caliber join our staff. Chelsey is going to be a tremendous asset to our athletic department and institution, and I look forward to working with her.”
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About Presentation College
Presentation College is an independent Catholic educational institution, sponsored by the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Founded in 1922, Presentation College is a specialty Health Science Baccalaureate Institution located in Aberdeen, SD, with branch campuses in Eagle Butte, SD and Fairmont, MN. Students at Presentation College are presented with unlimited opportunities to grow intellectually, personally, professionally, and spiritually. For more information visit our website at www.presentation.edu.
Media Contact:
John Krogstrand
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(605) 229-8488
John.Krogstand@presentation.edu