Back in 2014, the two Texas conferences (ASC and SCAC) were absorbed into the West Region after existing in the South Region previously. This, obviously, weakened the South but greatly strengthened the West and brought the number of member schools in the region to a somewhat acceptable level. We’ve now had 5 seasons since this…… Continue reading Reorganization (5-Years Later)
Toughest Position to Recruit
Another story idea that came from the 2019 Recruit page was what is the toughest position to recruit for DIII coaches? I’ve always believed it to be middles. As a former middle; we have to be smart, athletic, tall, good looking and also be modest enough to allow the setters to run the show even…… Continue reading Toughest Position to Recruit
Coach Frost Takes DI Position
UMHB has published the official announcement of Coach Frost leaving the program and confirm he is taking a DI position at Gardner-Webb. You can find that school’s announcement here. D3VbWest wishes nothing but the best to Coach Frost and his family. The West Region has a slew of great coaches so it’s nice that one…… Continue reading Coach Frost Takes DI Position
UMHB Coach Stepping Down *Updates*
Coach Rob Frost has decided to step down as head coach of Mary Hardin-Baylor. I’m currently flying back from vacation and will have more information tomorrow. Coach Frost has had a lot of success at UMHB and the team is coming off a regional final loss to the eventual national champions. This is now the…… Continue reading UMHB Coach Stepping Down *Updates*
ETBU Coach Steps Down
We have our second opening in the West Region with today’s announcement that Keely Peterson has stepped down after 3-years as the ETBU volleyball coach. According to the announcement Coach Peterson and her husband (who was also an ETBU employee) have decided to move to Houston to pursue a job outside of college athletics. The…… Continue reading ETBU Coach Steps Down
Recruitment Video Page
I’m working on a story that involved reaching out to a number of coaches and I thought what a great time to ask them what the most annoying thing someone can do on a recruitment video. So, I did. I put their responses along with some personal observations into a Recruitment Video (PSA) page, which…… Continue reading Recruitment Video Page
Out of Region Results
I had a coach wonder about the West Region’s out-of-region records this past season and whether it was at all reflective as to the strength of our region. This is something I actually kept in 2017 but didn’t find it too useful, which was more a failing of my record keeping methods than anything else.…… Continue reading Out of Region Results
