Lazowski named Leatherneck volleyball assistant coach

MACOMB, Ill. - Western Illinois head volleyball coach Kym McKay has announced Eric Lazowski will join the Leatherneck volleyball staff as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with appointment beginning August 9, 2010.

“Eric separated from the other candidates in the pool because of his coaching experience within the Iowa and quad cities areas,” McKay said. “He has past and current ties to various clubs and coaches in this region and this will become valuable as he takes on the responsibilities as the program's recruiting coordinator.”

Lazowski has coaching experience at the junior, Division I, II and III levels in addition to serving as a USA Volleyball National Pipeline coaching staff member. He comes to Macomb from Texas, where he served as the Austin Juniors Volleyball head coach and recruiting coordinator last season and was the assistant coach at Texas A&M Corpus Christi from 2006-09. Lazowski has also held assistant positions at UTEP, Florida Gulf Coast and Barry University.

“Eric has a solid presence in the gym and strong experiences as an on-court trainer. He will have an immediate positive impact on the development of each player,” McKay said. “Eric connected well with the players and staff members he met with during his interview. It is a great fit from all angles and perspectives and I am excited for the program to benefit from his experience and skills.”

Lazowski earned a bachelor's of science degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in sport management from Texas A&M Corpus Christi in 2010. He replaces former Western Illinois assistant coach Melissa David, who resigned last month for another coaching opportunity.

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