CHRIS KILMER PROMOTED TO HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH
Eighth coach in program history replaces Emily Decker
Friday, February 15, 2008
Provided By Saint Michael's Sports Information
COLCHESTER, Vt. – Saint Michael’s College has announced
that Chris Kilmer, an assistant coach for the Purple Knights’
volleyball team for the last three seasons, has been promoted to
head coach.
Kilmer, the eighth coach in the program’s 29-year history,
replaces Emily Decker, who resigned last month after four
successful seasons as head coach of the NCAA Division II program.
Decker led Saint Michael’s to 28 wins in her four seasons,
including an 11-victory campaign in 2006.
“I am both honored and excited by the opportunity to lead the
Saint Michael’s volleyball program,” said Kilmer.
“Emily did a tremendous job in building the program, and I
look forward to continuing our quest to become one of the elite
teams in the highly-competitive Northeast-10 Conference.”
A 1999 graduate of Plymouth State College (now Plymouth State
University), Kilmer was a four-year member of the Panthers’
volleyball team, and also served as a student assistant coach for
the women’s program. He captained the squad and was the
club’s president from 1997-99, and was named the team’s
Most Valuable Player as a senior.
Kilmer spent five years with the Lakes Region Junior Olympic
Volleyball Club, based in Meredith, N.H.. He most recently served
as the head coach of Lake Region’s 16-and-under regional
team.
A native of Essex Junction, Vt., Kilmer was a founding member of
the Essex High School volleyball club. His coaching experience also
includes stops at Moultonborough (N.H.) Academy and Plymouth (N.H.)
Regional High School.
TRANSACTION – Saint Michael’s:
Announced the resignation of volleyball coach Emily Decker.
Promoted Chris Kilmer from assistant coach to head coach.