CRAIG MARTIN NAMED HEAD MEN'S VOLLEYBALL COACH

The Mount Ida College athletic department is pleased to announce the hiring of Craig Martin who will take over as the head men's volleyball coach and will become the Director of Intramurals effective immediately. 

"I'm very excited to get the recruiting process going at a school where I see a ton of potential and growth in men's volleyball," said Martin.  "Mount Ida is a great place in a great location and I'm very excited to be a part of it."

Martin joins the Mustangs following a six year stint as assistant coach with the four-time Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) champion Rivier College Raiders men's volleyball program.   Martin has assisted in all duties including not just coaching but recruiting and student academic advising. 

Martin was part of all four consecutive GNAC titles from 2008-2011 with the men's program as well as a Northeast Collegiate Volleyball Association (NECVA) national title in 2006.  Martin was also serving as the athletic department's Sports Information Director during his tenure with the Raiders covering all 13 varsity sports.   

Martin was also the assistant coach with the women's volleyball team at Rivier aiding in two GNAC championship title is 2007 and 2008 as well as two NCAA tournament appearance in those same years.  

"I am very excited to have someone with Craig's volleyball background take over as head coach of our men's volleyball program," said Mount Ida Athletic Director Matthew Burke.  "Craig brings a tremendous amount of experience and volleyball knowledge that our student-athletes are sure to benefit from."