LEXINGTON, KY. (blugolds.com) – The American Volleyball Coaches Association has announced Jodi Risen of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire volleyball team has been named AVCA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year.
Risen, a former Blugold volleyball athlete herself, is in her 13th year with the UWEC coaching staff and has helped Eau Claire reach over 300 wins while on staff.
Quote from Head Coach Kim Wudi:
"Jodi sets a tremendous example of servant leadership for our student-athletes. She goes above and beyond to help our team and each individual succeed on and off the court. Her positivity, competitiveness, and passion are second-to-none and are integral to the championship culture of Blugold Volleyball. Jodi is an exceptional coach, colleague and friend, and I am thrilled for her to receive this honor."
As a player, she led the team to a share of the WIAC Conference title in 2006 and to the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament in 2005 and 2006. She was named to the WIAC All-Conference team in 2006.
Risen is the first Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Assistant Coach to receive the award since the award started in 2009.
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