Sutherland Named Volleyball Coach At UWSP
Friday, July 26th, 2013 -- 10:41 AM
Abbey Sutherland, previously the head volleyball coach at the University of Southern Mississippi, has been named UW-Stevens Point's head volleyball coach.Sutherland brings nine years of Division I coaching experience to the Pointers, including the last three as a head coach for the Golden Eagles.
"We are excited to welcome Abbey to UW-Stevens Point," said Director of Athletics Daron Montgomery. "Her years of Division I experience and knowledge of the game will help build on the recent success of our volleyball program."
Sutherland spent three seasons as head coach of the Division I Golden Eagles, compiling a 44-47 record. Prior to taking over the program in 2010, Sutherland spent six seasons as an assistant coach with the program, four as the team's top assistant.
Sutherland returns to her home state, where she was a standout setter at St. Norbert College in DePere, Wis., where she was a four-time letterwinner. She completed her career with 4,554 assists, 1,503 digs and 128 aces. Sutherland was a three-time First-Team All-Midwest Conference selection and a two-time conference Player of the Year. She twice received honorable-mention all-region honors.
Sutherland helped St. Norbert finish first in the Midwest Conference in 2002 and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. She was voted her team's most valuable player as a junior and senior. She also received academic all-conference honors as well.
Sutherland attended West Bend High School in West Bend, Wis., where she was a three-year letterwinner in volleyball. She was a first-team all-county selection, second-team all-conference and honorable-mention all-state. She received the Coaches' and Hustle Awards. She played in the Wisconsin All-Star match and helped her team to three conference titles.
In addition to serving as interim head coach for the 2013 season, Sutherland will teach classes in the Physical Education and Athletic Training (PEAT) department at UWSP.
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