Nittany Lion Alumni Spotlight Head coach Mark Pavlik, as well as his predecessors Tom Tait and Tom Peterson, have produced many of the nation’s top players during their time at the helm of the Penn State program. However, the successes of the Penn State players and staff don’t stop once they graduate or move away. A great number not only have successful professional volleyball careers, but also pursue coaching careers at high schools, clubs and universities across the country and around the world. Below are the names of former staff and players who have entered the coaching ranks after time at Penn State. Steve Aird Chris Birch Larry Bock Neal Brown Javier Gaspar Dan Gwitt John Hartranft Jason Hawkins Brian Heffernan Ramon Hernandez
Kevin Hodge Mike Hogan Jason Kepner Dan O’Dell Sylvester Owusu Jon Penn Robert Pierce Stew Russell Dan Schall Jim Schall
Mike Schall Scott Shirley Aaron Smith Ryan Sweitzer Gary Vogel Ryan Walthall John Wasielewski Kevin Wentzel * Additional names can be submitted to Susan Bedsworth at sjb5001@psu.edu for inclusion in the 2013 media guide.
1994 & 2008 NCAA National Champions • 26 NCAA Championship Appearances • GoPSUsports.com • PENN STATE 2011–12
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