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Cavanaugh Steps Down as Oberlin Head Volleyball Coach
Oberlin, Ohio – Head Vollyeball Coach
Carey
Cavanaugh has resigned from her position, Co-Interim
Director of Athletics Natalie
Winkelfoos announced on Thursday morning.
Cavanaugh, who guided the Yeowomen for the past six seasons, is
leaving her post to become the lead assistant coach at Division II
Ashland University.
“I enjoyed my time here at Oberlin and will cherish all the
memories,” Cavanaugh said. “I take great pleasure
knowing I was able to contribute to the development of the program
and make an impact on the lives of so many different
student-athletes. I have developed strong relationships throughout
the athletic department over six years and want to thank all those
who have given me advice or just an ear. I look forward to reading
up on the future success of the volleyball program as well as the
rest of the department.”
Cavanaugh has been one of the most successful volleyball coaches
in school history as she leaves Oberlin with the third most wins
all-time (43). Her best season came in 2009 when she guided the
Yeowomen to a 15-16 record overall and a 7-9 mark in the NCAC. The
overall wins total from that season tied a school record, while the
seven conference wins was the most in school history.
“Carey has done a fantastic job of moving our volleyball
program forward,” Winkelfoos said. “She upgraded the
program in a number of ways, particularly in recruiting and player
development. Her knowledge of the game will be difficult to
replace. On behalf of the department of athletics, I wish Carey all
the best as she takes another step in her coaching career.
During her tenure, the Yeowomen displayed consistent improvement
and increased competitiveness year-in-and-year-out. She coached
numerous all-conference performers, while members of her
teams’ broke nearly all of the individual school records.
Cavanaugh’s last day with the College will be April 4, 2011.
A national search for her successor will begin immediately.
