University of Houston Athletics
Nicole Miller Named Assistant Volleyball Coach
2/25/2010 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Feb. 25, 2010
HOUSTON - University of Houston head volleyball coach Molly Alvey has named Nicole Miller assistant volleyball coach.
Miller last worked as a graduate assistant with Alvey, at Ole Miss. While working on the Rebels' staff together, the pair helped guide a successful team for two seasons. Miller not only assisted with practice planning and stats while on staff, but also organized and coached the youth league and summer camps at Ole Miss.
Miller helped mentor All-SEC Second Team selection Rachel Kieckhaefer and Freshman All-SEC recipient Regina Thomas, both recognized by their league for their superior play.
Establishing a close relationship with the players and developing strong communication levels amongst her team are high on the Miller's priority list. She strongly believes in team building skills as well as improving fundamentals through training.
"Nicole is young in her collegiate coaching experience but one to watch for in the near future as her career develops. She has all the intangibles that are essential to becoming a successful recruiter - she will be fantastic," Alvey said. "Her knowledge of the game, her insight and her incredible strength in communication are just a few of the additional qualities she will add to this staff."
Miller, a former student athlete at the University of South Carolina, will bring a great amount of experience with her. During her collegiate career, she led her teammates as the captain of the volleyball squad from her sophomore through senior years. She was also heavily involved in the SEC Good Works Team for two years.
Miller continued staying active in the volleyball scene after her collegiate career was finished. She used her innate ability to coach and mentor, working as the head coach for A5 Volleyball Club out of Atlanta for two years. She was involved with preparing her players for collegiate careers and was heavily active in their recruiting process.
