Gophers and Tommies spring ball 2026 brings football and volleyball teams together across the Mississippi as coaches focus on building depth, identity and confidence before fall.
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From the Arctic Circle to the Big Ten: Arica Nassar’s unlikely path
Arica Nassar joins the Minnesota Gophers volleyball staff as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, bringing overseas championship experience and a mission to increase representation in coaching.
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Cal native comes up north to coach Gopher volleyball
Crissy Jones Schooderwoerd is the first Black assistant volleyball coach at Minnesota since Maurice “Mo” Batie, and is one of only three Black assistant coaches in the Big Ten this season.
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Seasoned volleyball player weighs career options
The University of Minnesota has added four new Black volleyball players to its squad, bringing the total number of Black players to 40, and Phoebe Awoleye.