SAN DIEGO, CA – Amidst the buzz of the Viejas Arena venue announcement, the San Diego Mojo proudly announces Deitre Collins-Parker as its new assistant coach. With an illustrious career spanning the highest levels of the sport, Collins-Parker brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise that will undoubtedly elevate the San Diego Mojo to new heights. Collins-Parker is a two-time national collegiate player of the year and AVCA Hall of Fame member. Her appointment alongside head Coach Tayyiba Haneef-Park signals more excitement for San Diego’s women’s professional volleyball team as it gears up for the inaugural season.
A widely respected figure in the volleyball community, Collins-Parker boasts a successful coaching career, having notably served as the head coach of the San Diego State University women’s volleyball squad from 2009 to 2019. She has also held head coaching positions at the University of Arizona, Cornell, and UNLV, along with assistant coaching roles at Coastal Carolina, South Alabama, Northern Arizona, and Houston. Throughout her career, Collins-Parker has earned conference coach of the year honors in the Mountain West at SDSU in 2012 and in the WAC with UNLV in 1998. Her teams at Cornell secured the Ivy League title three times and made two appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Notably, she has also contributed to the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team in coaching roles. With her wealth of experience, Collins-Parker is poised to play a critical role in shaping the future of the Mojo while drawing on her extensive coaching experience at Viejas Arena to nurture the team’s talent.
In her playing days, Collins-Parker was a star for Hawai’i where she was named an All-American three times. The middle blocker won back-to-back national titles with the Rainbow Wahine in 1982 and 1983. She was the national player of the year in both 1983 and 1984 and was part of the 1988 USA volleyball team at the Seoul Olympics. She was the first volleyball player to ever win the Honda Broderick Cup as the best female athlete in college sports.
“I’m so excited to be a part of the inaugural season of Pro Volleyball Federation. The time is right for professional women’s volleyball in the States, “said Collins-Parker.
“I can’t ask for a better way to be involved than getting the opportunity to Coach with Tayyiba. I believe in her vision for our program and her ability to build a competitive team. I am also looking forward to being back in San Diego. Truly the best city in America.”
The appointment of Deitre Collins-Parker, coupled with her expert coaching at her former stomping grounds, Viejas Arena, further sets the stage for an exciting and promising future for professional women’s volleyball in San Diego.
Mojo season ticket packages are now on sale at https://sandiegomojovb.com with the inaugural season opener on Friday, February 23, 2024. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable season.
ABOUT THE SAN DIEGO MOJO
The San Diego Mojo is a women’s professional volleyball team in San Diego, CA, and is an inaugural member of Pro Volleyball Federation, the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. The Mojo play their home matches at Viejas Arena on the campus of San Diego State University. The ownership group includes 5-time Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings. Led by head coach and three-time Olympian Tayyiba Haneef-Park, the Mojo open their inaugural home season on Friday, February 23, 2024. Visit https://sandiegomojovb.com to make ticket inquiries and find more information.
ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION
Pro Volleyball Federation is REAL PRO VOLLEYBALL and the premier women’s professional volleyball league in North America. Pro Volleyball Federation will begin play in January 2024 with world class players and coaches, including some of America’s greatest volleyball players and elite players from around the world. Our entire focus is on ensuring that our level and quality of play, our treatment of players, the quality of our event presentations, and our day-to-day fan experience is world class and the very best offered in North America. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.
2024 VIEJAS HOME MATCH SCHEDULE
2/23 @ 7 PM vs. Grand Rapids
2/29 @ 7 PM vs. Las Vegas
3/2 @ 7 PM vs. Atlanta
3/4 @ 7 PM vs. Grand Rapids
3/11 @ 7 PM vs. Orlando
4/2 @ 7 PM vs. Omaha
4/7 @ 4 PM vs. Columbus
4/10 @ 7 PM vs. Atlanta
4/23 @ 7 PM vs. Omaha
4/26 @ 7 PM vs. Las Vegas
4/29 @ 7 PM vs. Orlando
5/7 @ 7 PM vs. Columbus
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