Texas Tech University Athletics
Graystone announces new director of volleyball operations
March 09, 2022 | Women's Volleyball
Emily Siefken joins the Red Raider volleyball staff after five seasons at Illinois State.
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech volleyball head coach Tony Graystone announced the hiring of Emily Siefken as the new director of volleyball operations.
"I'm very happy to welcome Emily Siefken to Texas Tech, as our newest Director of Volleyball Operations," said Graystone. "Emily is very experienced, both with operations and as a technical coordinator and she'll be asked to lead both of those areas here at Tech. Emily comes from a very successful program and will be a great fit with the culture and expectations of Red Raider Volleyball."
Before making her way to the Hub City, Siefken spent the last five seasons as the Director of Volleyball Operations at Illinois State.
During her time in Normal, Siefken handled team travel, administrative duties, statistical data analysis and served as the volleyball camp director amongst other responsibilities.
"I am very honored to join Texas Tech volleyball as the new director of operations," said Siefken. "I want to thank Coach Graystone, Sandy Collins, the staff and student-athletes for this opportunity. I look forward to another NCAA tournament run!"
A native of Burlington, Iowa, Siefken earned her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Ill. in 2016. She completed her masters degree in sports management in 2018 from Illinois State, while serving as a graduate assistant director of operations, first for the men's golf team, then for the volleyball program.
"I'm very happy to welcome Emily Siefken to Texas Tech, as our newest Director of Volleyball Operations," said Graystone. "Emily is very experienced, both with operations and as a technical coordinator and she'll be asked to lead both of those areas here at Tech. Emily comes from a very successful program and will be a great fit with the culture and expectations of Red Raider Volleyball."
Before making her way to the Hub City, Siefken spent the last five seasons as the Director of Volleyball Operations at Illinois State.
During her time in Normal, Siefken handled team travel, administrative duties, statistical data analysis and served as the volleyball camp director amongst other responsibilities.
"I am very honored to join Texas Tech volleyball as the new director of operations," said Siefken. "I want to thank Coach Graystone, Sandy Collins, the staff and student-athletes for this opportunity. I look forward to another NCAA tournament run!"
A native of Burlington, Iowa, Siefken earned her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Ill. in 2016. She completed her masters degree in sports management in 2018 from Illinois State, while serving as a graduate assistant director of operations, first for the men's golf team, then for the volleyball program.
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