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Craig Skinner Head Coach • 2005 SEC Coach of the Year • 2006 U.S. Junior Women’s National Team Head Coach Skinner and his wife, Megan, are the proud parents of Sophie and Isabel. 48 C o a c h e s a n d S t a ff
Kentucky head volleyball coach Craig Skinner thought he was destined to be a numbers person. A 1993 graduate of Ball State with a degree in accounting, Skinner always had proficiency for figures – taking the most out of what he had and profiting from it. And while Skinner realized at a young age that his calling was to work with and mentor young student-athletes, his teams have posted plenty of numbers to back up the success that he has had in his coaching career. In just two short years, he has been able to infuse his attitude of positive reinforcement combined with his ability to allow players to realize their full potential. And the numbers don’t lie. Prior to Skinner’s arrival, the Kentucky volleyball program had not experienced a winning season in the previous five years and had not made an NCAA Tournament appearance since the 1993 season. Since that time, the Wildcats have advanced to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments for just the third time in school history and the first in nearly 15 years. “We’re excited about where we’ve come from in two years as a staff,” Skinner said. “I think this group of players that we have this year is bound and determined to take this program to new levels that we haven’t achieved in a long time. This coaching staff is more motivated than ever to take UK volleyball to new heights.” When Skinner arrived on the Kentucky campus on Dec. 17, 2004 as the school’s sixth head coach, he quickly returned an attitude of confidence to the team. He was determined that the program’s timeline for success was immediate and he didn’t disappoint. In just one short season in the Bluegrass, Skinner returned the Wildcats to national prominence with a 17-12 record and their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. For the team’s accomplishments and quick turnaround, Skinner was named the 2005 Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year. “In our first year at Kentucky, we build a foundation of confidence in that our players believed they could be successful,” Skinner said. “We were successful because our players bought into what we were trying to do. I think The Skinner File Full Name: John Craigin Skinner Birth Date: June 4, 1970 Hometown: Muncie, Ind. High School: Muncie Northside College: Ball State Sport Played: Volleyball Years Lettered: 1990-93 Degree: Bachelor’s – Accounting (1993) Family: Wife, Megan; Daughters, Sophie (3), Isabel (1) Coaching Career 1990-93 Asics Munciana Volleyball Club - Club Coach 1994-96 University of Wisconsin - Assistant Coach 1999-2000 Ball State University (Men’s Team) -Assistant Coach 1999 U.S. Men’s Junior National Team - Assistant Coach 2000-04 University of Nebraska - Head Assistant Coach 2005 USA Junior National Team -Head Coach 2005-present University of Kentucky - Head Coach Skinner on Kentucky Volleyball... “We expect to compete in every match and have a chance to win with the way we play. Our players will have a winning mentality. Our results will stem from our work ethic and our commitment to our philosophy.” Skinner on Kentucky... “One of the reasons I wanted to be at Kentucky was the people. The people are what make the University and what make the state. I just had a great gut feeling on the interview that this is where I want to start my head coaching career.” C o a c h e s a n d S t a ff 49
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Page 4 and 5: The Kentucky Volleyball Experience
Page 6 and 7: The Skinner Effect Since his arriva
Page 8 and 9: The NCAA Experience Experience the
Page 10 and 11: Fantastic Facilities Since the arri
Page 12 and 13: Strength & Conditioning Emphasizing
Page 14 and 15: CATS Ohio Casualty Center for Acade
Page 16 and 17: At Home with the Wildcats Creating
Page 18 and 19: 2007 CATSPY Awards Celebrating a
Page 20 and 21: UK’s Outreach Program Community C
Page 22 and 23: Lexington The Heart of the Bluegras
Page 24 and 25: The University of Kentucky Dream
Page 26 and 27: Dr. Lee T. Todd, Jr., President Lee
Page 28 and 29: When Kentucky head coach Craig Skin
Page 30 and 31: 2007 UK Volleyball Rosters Alphabet
Page 32 and 33: Kentucky volleyball student-athlete
Page 34: Kathleen Bowler Senior • 3VL •
Page 38 and 39: Queen Nzenwa Junior • 2VL • 6-2
Page 40 and 41: Sarah Rumely Sophomore • 1VL •
Page 42 and 43: Brooke Bartek Sophomore • 1VL •
Page 44 and 45: Blaire Hiler Freshman • HS • 6-
Page 46 and 47: In the 30-year history of Kentucky
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Page 52 and 53: The Pulliza File Full Name: Robert
Page 54 and 55: The Sauer File Full Name: Lauren Sa
Page 56 and 57: Whitney Popp Team Manager Whitney P
Page 58 and 59: 2007 Opponents Alabama Arizona Arka
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Page 64 and 65: Though the 2006 Kentucky volleyball
Page 66 and 67: 2006 Team Match-by-Match Overall re
Page 68 and 69: 10 Departed Letterwinners Tribute J
Page 70 and 71: UK Volleyball - A Look Back Kathy D
Page 72 and 73: Delphine Nemeth 1977-1981 (126-74-1
Page 74 and 75: O.10 NOTRE DAME H W, 3-0 O.11 OLE M
Page 76 and 77: N.9 TENNESSEE* H W, 3-1 N.15 Florid
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Page 82 and 83: Team Records Season Most Victories:
Page 84 and 85: Miscellaneous Records Single-Season
Page 86 and 87: Memorial Coliseum is a tremendous h
Page 88 and 89: UK Winners of Retired Awards All-Ea
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Page 92 and 93: Hitting Percentage Single Season .4
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1979 UK’s SEC Volleyball Champion
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