Dan is the Current Head Volleyball Coach at Miami University and the Executive Club Director at 513 Volleyball Club, a LOVB Club. With over 20 years of experience as a dedicated and accomplished volleyball professional, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to these esteemed positions.
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Prior to joining Miami University, Dan served as an Assistant Coach in the Big Ten Conference for Penn State University. His background includes experience as a Former Division 1 Head Coach, Club Director, and Men's Volleyball Player at Penn State University, providing him with a unique perspective on the sport from multiple angles.
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Dan is deeply committed to coaching and player development and is excited to combine his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to foster success and excellence within the Miami University Volleyball program and in the community at 513 Volleyball Club. Together with his coaching staff, Dan is dedicated to guiding athletes towards achieving their highest potential both on and off the court.
DAN'S CAREER AT A GLANCE
Current Head Volleyball Coach
Miami University
Current Executive Club Director
LOVB “513 Volleyball Club”
Assistant Coach – 6 Seasons
Big Ten Conference
Head Coach – 3 Seasons
Summit League
Club Director & Coach – 9 Seasons
USA Volleyball (USAV)
Former Men’s Volleyball Player
Penn State University
2025 Season Accolades
Set a new program attendance record - Largest crowd in Miami Volleyball History
Won 220% more matches compared to the season before the current staff took over
Achieved the best season and conference start since 2020
Reached 16 wins, marking the first 15+ win season since 2019
Returned to the MAC Tournament for the first time since 2020
Finished 1st in the MAC in Blocking
2× MAC Defensive Player of the Week selections
1× MAC Setter Pair of the Week honor
2× All-MAC Second Team award winners
1× MAC All-Freshman Team award winner
Miami Year 1
Achieved 60% more wins than 2023
$370,000 Locker Room Renovation
Purchased Custom Taraflex Flooring
Organized Italy & Greece Foreign Tour
Recruited Multiple Power 4 Players
2023 Season Accolades
20+ Win Season
NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1 All American
3 All Big Ten Award Winners
2 All-Northeast Region Award Winners
Signed The #1 Overall Recruit In America
2022 Season Accolades
20+ Win Season
Perfect Preseason 11-0
NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1 All American
4 All Big Ten Award Winners
3 All-Northeast Region Award Winners
CAREER TIMELINE
D1 HEAD COACH, MIAMI UNIVERSITY
February 2024 - Present
D1 ASSISTANT COACH, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
January 2022 - February 2024
D1 ASSISTANT COACH, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
February 2018 - January 2022
DIRECTOR & LEAD COACH, MOMENTOUS VOLLEYBALL CLUB
April 2016 - February 2018
DIRECTOR & LEAD COACH, TCA VOLLEYBALL CLUB
April 2009 - April 2016
D1 HEAD COACH, CENTENARY COLLEGE OF LOUISIANA
September 2007- March 2009
STUDENT ATHLETE, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
August 2003 - May 2007
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