2005 Season Preview - University of Kentucky Athletics
2005 Season Preview - University of Kentucky Athletics 2005 Season Preview - University of Kentucky Athletics
K e n t u c k y V o l l e y b a l l Assistant Coach Robert Pulliza Robert Pulliza, who most recently served a an assistant coach at Texas and Wisconsin, is in his first year as the top assistant coach for the Kentucky volleyball program. “I'm really excited about being a part of a great university like the University of Kentucky," Pulliza said. "This was an opportunity I couldn't pass up - from the great reputation of the University and the wonderful city of Lexington to a coach I respect so much in Craig Skinner. It was a deal I couldn't resist and I look forward to making Kentucky one of the best volleyball programs in the country." Pulliza, a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, joined the Kentucky staff as the top assistant and recruiting coordinator after working with some of the top volleyball programs in the country. Pulliza spent three seasons as an assistant at Texas before pursuing a career in private business in May 2004. While at Texas, Pulliza helped the Longhorns to two NCAA Tournament appearances. "Robert is a great coach and this is certainly a great addition for the program," Skinner said. "I'm really excited to have Robert join the UK family. He brings an incredible ability to coach and recruit, which will help us get to the top of the SEC 40 Kentucky Volleyball Fall 2005
K e n t u c k y V o l l e y b a l l and become a program on the national scene." Prior to his move to Austin, Pulliza spent two years on the Wisconsin staff and helped the team to the 2000 Big Ten title and a spot in the NCAA title match against Nebraska. Seated on the bench opposite Pulliza was Skinner, who was in his first year as assistant coach for the Huskers. At Wisconsin, Pulliza coached All- America setter Lizzie Fitzgerald. Pulliza spent the 1998 season at Northern Illinois, where he assisted the Huskies to the Mid-American Conference Championship and Pulliza and his wife Jamie reside in Lexington with their dog, Zoey. the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Prior to his stint at NIU, he coached two years as an assistant at James Madison while pursuing his master's degree in administration and coaching. The 32-year-old Pulliza began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Burris High School in Muncie, Ind. Burris claimed two state titles and was named the national runner-up by USA Today in 1994. Pulliza has international coaching experience as well, serving as an assistant coach for the US National A2 Team in 2003 and the US Girls Youth National Team in 2000 and 2001. The 2000 team claimed a silver medal at the NORCECA Zonal Championships. Pulliza is a 1996 graduate of Ball State with a degree in general studies and sports administration. He served as team captain for two seasons as Ball State advanced to the NCAA Final Four in both 1994 and 1995. Pulliza also was a member of BSU's Student-Athlete Advisory Board and earned dean's list honors in 1995-96. Pulliza and Skinner were teammates on the Cardinals' volleyball team for two seasons. Pulliza and his wife, Jamie, reside in Lexington. Personal Full Name: Robert Pulliza Garcia Birth Date: February 6, 1973 Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico High School: Academia Nuestra Senora de la Providencia College: Ball State Sport Played: Volleyball Years Lettered: 1994-96 Degrees: Bachelor’s – General Studies and Sports Administration (1996) Master’s — Athletics Administration and Coaching (1998) Coaching and Playing Career 1994-96 Ball State Player 1996-97 James Madison Assistant Coach 1998 Northern Illinois Assistant Coach 1999-2000 Wisconsin Assistant Coach 2001-04 Texas Assistant Coach 2004-Present Kentucky Assistant Coach The Pulliza File Skinner on Pulliza: “Robby is one of the most experienced recruiters in the country. He brings a level of experience, enthusiasm that will be contagious with our players, fans and recruits.” Fall 2005 Kentucky Volleyball 41
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K e n t u c k y V o l l e y b a l l<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Robert Pulliza<br />
Robert<br />
Pulliza, who<br />
most recently<br />
served a an assistant<br />
coach at<br />
Texas and Wisconsin,<br />
is in<br />
his first year<br />
as the top<br />
assistant<br />
coach for<br />
the <strong>Kentucky</strong><br />
volleyball program.<br />
“I'm really excited about being a part<br />
<strong>of</strong> a great university like the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong>," Pulliza said. "This was an opportunity<br />
I couldn't pass up - from the great reputation<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> and the wonderful city<br />
<strong>of</strong> Lexington to a coach I respect so much in<br />
Craig Skinner. It was<br />
a deal I couldn't<br />
resist and I<br />
look forward<br />
to<br />
making<br />
<strong>Kentucky</strong><br />
one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the best volleyball programs in the country."<br />
Pulliza, a native <strong>of</strong> San Juan, Puerto Rico,<br />
joined the <strong>Kentucky</strong> staff as the top assistant<br />
and recruiting coordinator after working with<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the top volleyball programs in the<br />
country. Pulliza spent three seasons as an assistant<br />
at Texas before pursuing a career in private<br />
business in May 2004. While at Texas,<br />
Pulliza helped the Longhorns to two NCAA<br />
Tournament appearances.<br />
"Robert is a great coach and this is certainly a<br />
great addition for the program," Skinner said. "I'm<br />
really excited to have Robert join the UK family.<br />
He brings an incredible ability to<br />
coach and recruit, which will help<br />
us get to the top <strong>of</strong> the SEC<br />
40 <strong>Kentucky</strong> Volleyball Fall <strong>2005</strong>
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