If you are looking to build a little job security it doesn’t hurt to be voted 2011 Coach of the Year by the Tri Valley Athletic League in your first season on the job. As head coach for the boys’ varsity program, Jason Donnelly coached the Cardinals to a very respectable third place finish in the TVL and earned a CIF playoff berth in the process. It is no surprise then that Donnelly has been asked to take over the girls’ varsity coaching position as well.
Donnelly returned to Santa Barbara after a three year stint as the First Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach at Rutgers University. His volleyball roots are well established having played Division 1 at the University of the Pacific and locally at San Marcos High School. He also built an impressive record of league titles and CIF success at Laguna Blanca School. When asked about his expanded coaching role Donnelly said “after spending this past season as the boy’s coach and seeing from the inside what a great school Bishop Diego is, the opportunity to take over the girl’s program was one I couldn’t pass up. I’m really looking forward to being there this fall and am excited about the future of Bishop volleyball.”
Donnelly will also be assisting Bishop Diego Athletic Director, Dan Peeters, with the day to day operations of the athletic department. “He’s proven to be a great fit and we’re pleased that he is taking on a larger role” said Peeters.
Bishop Diego returns 8 players and a great deal of experience from last year’s girl’s squad.
Bishop Diego is an independent, co-ed, Catholic High School that welcomes students of all faiths.
