Women's Volleyball News

05-02-08 Graves named Women's Volleyball Coach

Dave Sichterman, Director of Athletics, announced Wednesday that Karen Graves, left, has accepted the position to be head coach of women’s volleyball starting next year at Marygrove. Graves, a graduate of Concordia University, has been coaching for many years and brings a wealth of volleyball knowledge to Marygrove College. While at Concordia University Graves played intercollegiate volleyball for 4 years. During that four year span Graves received honors such as: NCCAA All-American, NAIA All-Region, WHAC Player of the Year, 4-Year team captain, Academic All-American, all while graduating Cum Laude. Graves looks to bring her successful days in the classroom and on the court to Marygrove starting this fall.

Graves recently opened her own law firm upon earning her J.D. from Wayne State University Law School. She plans to instill the drive in her student-athletes to never quit and always be successful in every aspect of life. In a statement made on Wednesday, Graves said “I am thrilled to be a part of Marygrove College and the athletic department. The chance to start a program in the city of Detroit is something that I have looked forward to for years. I plan to hit the recruiting trail immediately.”

When recruiting, Graves understands what it takes to be a student-athlete and the obstacles they must overcome to be successful. The Mustang athletic department looks forward to many successful years shared with Graves at Marygrove.