Volleyball Coaches

Dr. Vickie L. Grooms Denny

B.S.	Bob Jones University, Health and Physical Education
M.S.	University of Illinois-Chicago, Physical Education/Psychomotor Development
Ph.D.	Florida State University, Physical Education/Teacher Education

Coach Denny has 33 years of coaching experience on various levels of competition. She has coached at the college level for 29 years and is beginning her 23rd year at CCC. She has also directed summer volleyball camps and clinics for the past twenty-eight years. Coach Denny's overall goal for the volleyball program is to see young women grow and develop in their love for the Lord and in their love for the sport of volleyball. Her life verse is Galatians 2:20. She is married to Mr. Lou Denny who assists her with the volleyball team.

Coaching Accomplishments

Overall College Coaching Record: 886 wins/300 losses
CCC Coaching Record: 794 wins/206 losses

1987/1995/1996/1997/2000/
2004/2006/2007/2008/2009/2010/2011
NCCAA II National Champions

1998/1999/2001/2002/2003
NCCAA II Runner Ups

1991 USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program - Level 1
1995 USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program - Level II
2003 USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program - Level III
2007 USA Volleyball Coaching Accreditation Program - Level III
2007 ACSM Certified Personal Trainer

1991/1992/1993/1994/1995/1996/1997
NCCAA II District Coach of the Year

1998/2000/2001/2003/2004/2006/2007/2008/2010
NCCAA II Regional Coach of the Year

1994/1995/1996
NCCAA II National Tournament Coach

1995/1997/2004/2007/2008
NCCAA II National Coach of the Year

1998-2002
NCCAA II National Chair for Volleyball

2005
Inducted into the NCCAA Hall of Fame

2005-2007
First Vice President of NCCAA

2007-Present
President of the NCCAA

Publications

Grooms, Vickie, (1995) “How to Teach Volleyball Techniques” Sidelines, Vol. 7:3, pp.1-2.

Denny, Grooms Vickie, (2008) "External Attention for Teaching Volleyball" Volleyball Ace Power Tips, Volume 19:16, pp. 1-3.

Denny, Grooms Vickie, (2009) "Developing the Volleyball Spike Using Gentile's Taxonomy of Tasks" Volleyball Ace Power Tips, Volume 20:7, pp. 1-3.

Denny, Grooms Vickie, (2009) "External Attention for Teaching Sport Skills" Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Vol. 80:6, pp.59-60.

Denny, Grooms Vickie, (2010) "Applying Motor Learning Principles in Coaching Volleyball" Coaching Volleyball, Vol. 27:3 pp. 24-25.

Denny, Grooms Vickie, (2010) "Applying Motor Learning Principles in Coaching Volleyball-Part II" Coaching Volleyball, Vol. 27:4 pp. 24-25.

Denny, Grooms Vickie, (2010) "Where to Focus Attention When Learning the Jump Float Serve in Volleyball" Journal of Coaching Education, Vol. 3; 1, pp. 1-13.

Assistant Coach Lou Denny

Lou Denny is beginning his 14th season as the assistant to the CCC volleyball program. He oversees all administrative tasks and also helps with recruiting. Last season he was honored by the American Volleyball Association as the NCCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year.

Assistant Coach Danielle Heffernan

Danielle Heffernan was a member of the CCC volleyball team for 4 years. During those years her team won the NCCAA II National Championship four times in a row. During her senior year she was the starting libero and contributed to the championship run leading the team's defense. She returns to serve as this year's assistant coach.

Cougar Spotlight

God has given me the opportunity to play both basketball and volleyball here at CCC, and I am so thankful! The girls I've had the privilege to play sports with are my closest friends. Every day before practice, we share prayer requests, praises, or a passage from God's Word. It's awesome being challenged by my own teammates to grow more Christ-like through playing basketball and volleyball. I will never forget the memories I've made and the blessings I've received while playing sports.

Volleyball Coach Approaching Milestone: Will Reach 800 Career Wins In Fall of 2010
(by Ken Gustafson)

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