Steve Grossnickle, the head coach of the men's volleyball program at Stevenson University for the past two seasons, announced his resignation recently. A search for Grossnickle's successor will begin immediately.
"I want to thank Steve for everything he has contributed to the Stevenson men's volleyball program as a player as well as a member of the coaching staff," said Brett Adams, Stevenson Director of Athletics. "He has done a wonderful job as head coach the past two years, and Steve has left the program as strong as it has ever been. We are sad to see him go."
In two seasons at the helm of the Mustangs, Grossnickle, a 2009 graduate of Stevenson and four-year starter for the men's volleyball program, compiled a 45-22 record. This past season (2016), Stevenson went 26-8, captured the program's first Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC) championship, and advanced to the NCAA Division III semifinals in the program's first-ever NCAA appearance. For his effort, Grossnickle was honored as the CVC coach of the year.
In Grossnickle's first season, the Mustangs went 19-14 and won the ECAC Division III championship for the third time in five seasons. Prior to taking over the top spot, Grossnickle was an assistant with the program for four years, during which time the Mustangs posted four 20-win campaigns and ECAC titles in 2011 and 2013.
Grossnickle is a 2009 graduate of Stevenson with a bachelor of science degree in business communication. He was a four-year starter and two-year team captain. He is ranked third in school history in digs (799), fifth in games played (382) and 10th in service aces (45). He also received the Fighting Heart Award honoring a student-athlete who has overcome the odds and showed perseverance in their life, on or off the field.
As a senior, Grossnickle helped the Mustangs to the title game of the 2009 ECAC Division III South Championship and the first 20-win season in school history as the team went 20-13. He led the team with 285 digs, a mark that ranks third all-time in school history. Also that year, Stevenson led the nation in digs per game.
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