July 29, 2009

Bronx, N.Y. - Fordham volleyball coach Pete Volkert announced the hiring of former U.S. National Team member Patrice Arrington, as assistant women's volleyball coach today.

"I'm very excited to have someone with Patrice's playing experience in the gym helping to train our team. Sharing her experiences with Oklahoma, the U.S. National Team, and in professional leagues can only help our players to get better," said Volkert.

Arrington comes to Rose Hill with a vast array of volleyball experience as a collegiate and professional athlete, as well as in the coaching ranks. She started her volleyball career at the University of Oklahoma, where she was a 1997 Asics All-American and still holds the Sooners' all-time kills record at 1,957.

On top of her play at Oklahoma, Arrington was a two-time member of the U.S. National Team from 1997-98 and 2005 under the guidance of head coaches Mick Haley (1997-98) and "Jenny" Lang Ping (2005). In addition to that, she is an accomplished professional, playing nine seasons across the globe in the Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Italy, and most recently Puerto Rico.

In addition to her playing career, Arrington served as a volunteer assistant coach at George Washington University during the 2008-09 season, where she coached two All-Atlantic 10 performers and an All-Rookie Team selection. She also served as an assistant coach at the high school level at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. for six seasons (2003-08).

Arrington graduated from Oklahoma with a degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology.

TRANSACTIONS: Fordham - Hires Patrice Arrington as assistant women's volleyball coach.