By: Kyle Piercy, Director of Athletics Communications
DANVILLE, Ky. – Pat Robidoux has been named the sixth head coach in Centre volleyball program history, Director of Athletics Brad Fields announced today.
Robidoux joins the Colonels after a successful two-year stint at Southern Vermont College, where he led both the men's and women's programs. His SVC women's team went from 5-20 in the season prior to his arrival to a 21-7 record and conference title and NCAA Tournament appearance this past year, just his second at the helm.
He earned New England Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year honors for his efforts, and also mentored the league's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year.
Robidoux's other coaching experience includes a stop at Brandeis University and work with various club teams in Massachusetts.
As an undergraduate, Robidoux captained the Newbury College men's volleyball team and served as Student Athlete Advisory Committee President while earning a B.S. in Sport Management.
"I am thrilled to be a part of the Centre family and community in Danville," Robidoux said. "I am excited to get to work and look forward to building a competitive and a family-based culture within the volleyball program."
Fields commented: "We are excited to welcome Patrick Robidoux, and his wife, Gina, to the Centre family. Pat's infectious enthusiasm for the game of volleyball, and wanting to be a part of the Centre community, demonstrated what an ideal fit he is for our program.
"In addition to his passion, his intense work ethic, especially in the areas of recruiting and culture creation, will serve him well as we seek to build a nationally competitive volleyball program."
