Bobcat Volleyball Assistant Coach Cole Aiazzi
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Aiazzi Named Assistant Volleyball Coach
7/24/2017 2:55:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Montana State head volleyball coach Daniel Jones has added Cole Aiazzi as an assistant coach to complete his first staff with the Bobcats.
Montana State head volleyball coach Daniel Jones has added Cole Aiazzi as an assistant coach to complete his first staff with the Bobcats. Aiazzi comes to Montana State following a one-year stint at the University of Nebraska.
"When I started the search to find a new assistant to join Katie (Hinrichs) and myself, Cole's name consistently came up," Jones said. "He is a young, enthusiastic coach who has been in the gym with some of the most astute minds in the game. He comes with a wealth of experience both at the club and collegiate level as a player and a coach.
"Something that stood out in the hiring process was his passion for helping people become their best," Jones stated. "He has the knowledge and experience, but also has a great sense of how to communicate and draw out people."
At Nebraska, Aiazzi helped train first contact and defense and assisted in setter training. He also helped prepare scouting reports on opponents and assisted in sand training of athletes. Off the court, Aiazzi helped the Cornhuskers' director of volleyball operations with office duties, meal planning and camp preparation.
Prior to his stint in Lincoln, Aiazzi was a graduate assistant coach at Augustana College where he produced scouting reports and trained liberos and outside hitters. He also assisted with recruiting duties.
A former AVCA NCAA Division III All-America performer at Lakeland College, Aiazzi has club experience with Volleyball Club Nebraska (VCN). He coached the program's 17 Elite squad to a Heartland Cup championship in 18's division, as well as a top five finish at the Asics President's Day Classic.
"Cole understands our philosophy, the special nature of what we are building here in Bozeman, and the journey we have taken to get where we are today," Jones said. "I sense that his enthusiasm for the game, for our athletes, the program and fans will be felt by all."
Aiazzi graduated from Lakeland College in 2015 with a degree in exercise science and sport studies. He is currently working on his Master of Arts in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska.
As a player, the former libero was the 2015 Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-MCVL selection for the Muskies.
Aiazzi, a native of Yerington, Nevada, has already started his duties at Montana State.
PRONUNCIATION: EYE-as-ee
"When I started the search to find a new assistant to join Katie (Hinrichs) and myself, Cole's name consistently came up," Jones said. "He is a young, enthusiastic coach who has been in the gym with some of the most astute minds in the game. He comes with a wealth of experience both at the club and collegiate level as a player and a coach.
"Something that stood out in the hiring process was his passion for helping people become their best," Jones stated. "He has the knowledge and experience, but also has a great sense of how to communicate and draw out people."
At Nebraska, Aiazzi helped train first contact and defense and assisted in setter training. He also helped prepare scouting reports on opponents and assisted in sand training of athletes. Off the court, Aiazzi helped the Cornhuskers' director of volleyball operations with office duties, meal planning and camp preparation.
Prior to his stint in Lincoln, Aiazzi was a graduate assistant coach at Augustana College where he produced scouting reports and trained liberos and outside hitters. He also assisted with recruiting duties.
A former AVCA NCAA Division III All-America performer at Lakeland College, Aiazzi has club experience with Volleyball Club Nebraska (VCN). He coached the program's 17 Elite squad to a Heartland Cup championship in 18's division, as well as a top five finish at the Asics President's Day Classic.
"Cole understands our philosophy, the special nature of what we are building here in Bozeman, and the journey we have taken to get where we are today," Jones said. "I sense that his enthusiasm for the game, for our athletes, the program and fans will be felt by all."
Aiazzi graduated from Lakeland College in 2015 with a degree in exercise science and sport studies. He is currently working on his Master of Arts in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska.
As a player, the former libero was the 2015 Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-MCVL selection for the Muskies.
Aiazzi, a native of Yerington, Nevada, has already started his duties at Montana State.
PRONUNCIATION: EYE-as-ee
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