George Washington University Athletics
Buchholz Joins Volleyball as Assistant Coach
8/1/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
WASHINGTON - George Washington volleyball head coach Sarah Bernson has rounded out her coaching staff with the addition of Nicole Buchholz as assistant coach.
Buchholz, a native of Ashburn, Virginia, joins the Colonials following a seven-year stint as an assistant coach at Southeast Missouri where she coached middle blockers and right-side hitters for the Redhawks. Southeast Missouri won 87 games during Buchholz's tenure.
"Nicole's ability to foster relationships while pushing competitiveness fits in well with our program and our coaching staff," said Bernson. "She adds an analytical mind and diligent work ethic to a team that is eager to train and succeed. Being from this area, she knows and loves Washington, D.C., and the quality of experience it provides our current student-athletes and how it prepares them for post-collegiate life."
Buchholz was also heavily involved in the coordination of Redhawks volleyball camps and clinics during her time at Southeast Missouri.
"I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity that Sarah and GW Athletics have provided me," said Buchholz. "Joining this program is an ideal fit as I am able to be in my favorite city and pursue my dream career. I am beyond excited to help this program reach new heights. I believe we will Raise High!"
Before arriving at Southeast Missouri, Buchholz was a graduate assistant coach at East Stroudsburg University (Division II) following a standout collegiate career at Franklin Pierce University (Division II) in New Hampshire.
She was a four-time All-Northeast 10 Conference Player and graduated as the Ravens' career-record holder for total kills (1,271) and blocks (493), marks that still stand today.
She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications with a minor in Creative Writing. She recently earned her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership in Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri.
