Lindsey Devine, now in her 10th season as the head coach of the ETSU volleyball program, has compiled 142 wins and directed the Buccaneers to seven postseason appearances. Overall, Devine ranks third all-time on the ETSU wins list and enters the 2012 season five victories shy of passing Emily Walker for second.

Under Devine’s watch, ETSU has had 12 players (16 selections) voted all-conference since joining the Atlantic Sun in 2005, while also coaching Kaena Apana to Libero of the Year honors in 2007 and Megan Devine to Freshman of the Year honors in 2010. Meanwhile, in the classroom, Devine’s clubs have been yearly recipients of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award (3.30 cumulative GPA or higher) and have placed 47 players on the A-Sun All-Academic list (3.0 GPA or higher) during the past five seasons. Since 2009, the Bucs have placed 30 scholar-athletes on the list – the highest total during any three seasons in program history.

In 2011, Devine led the Blue and Gold to their sixth postseason appearance in seven seasons with the A-Sun, while guiding ETSU to the conference semifinals for its fifth consecutive time. The Bucs earned a thrilling five-set win over fourth-seeded Kennesaw State in the quarterfinals and Megan Devine was named to the all-tournament team. In addition to earning all-tournament team accolades, Devine was also one of three Buccaneer players to receive postseason honors as she was named First Team All-Atlantic Sun. Joining Devine with conference awards were Jamie Stancliff (Second Team) and Meredith Hardy (All-Freshman Team). Not only did the squad enjoy a solid season on the court, but the Bucs were also one of 103 Division I teams to receive the AVCA Team Academic award after generating GPA of 3.338, while six players earned a GPA of over 3.8.

The summer of 2012 was a memorable one of for Coach Devine as she was named an assistant coach for USA Volleyball. Devine, who coached alongside legendary former Ohio State head coach Jim Stone, took the U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team to Pula, Croatia to compete in the 2012 European Challenge. Throughout the process, Devine made trips to Colorado Springs, Colo., to help assist with the tryouts at the Olympic Training Center, and the team also stopped in Italy for some tune-up matches prior to competing in the European Challenge.

The 2010 Buccaneer squad enjoyed one of their best seasons in program history, as ETSU finished with a 26-9 record and advanced to its first Atlantic Sun Championship final. The 26 wins in 2010 were the most wins for the program since the 1978 season. In addition to the team accomplishments, several individuals were recognized following the 2010 season. Megan Devine was named Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year and was named to the All-Freshman Team, while Alysa Long (First-Team) and Whitney Cogburn (Second-Team) were named to the All-Conference Team. Long led the team and the conference in blocks and hitting percentage, while also earning a tryout for the U.S. National Team. The Bucs led the A-Sun and ranked 23^rd nationally in blocks per set. During the summer of 2011, Devine served as the Continental Coach for the USA High Performance Championships in Tucson, Ariz.

The 2009 squad was one of just 94 schools in the country to earn the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. Additionally, the Bucs earned more recognition by the AVCA as the 2010 recruiting class was named “Honorable Mention.” During the 2009 season, Devine earned her 100^th career coaching victory in a win over North Florida on Nov. 6.

Devine led the Bucs to a fourth straight Atlantic Sun Tournament appearance in 2008, along with winning their first Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament match againstMercer. Devine saw freshman McKayla Barber excel in 2008 as she was named to the A-Sun All-Freshmen and Tournament teams. 

Devine saw her first player reach the professional ranks in 2007 as former standout Crystal Palmer spent the year playing with AOK Osijek, Akademski (Academic) Odbojkaski (Women's Volleyball) Klub (Club) of Osijek in Croatia.  Also in 2007, another of Devine's players, Kaena Apana, was named one of the top five liberos in the country by Collegiate Volleyball Update. Apana was seventh in the nation in digs, and broke four A-Sun records and three ETSU records. I

In 2006, the ETSU squad finished 25-7 overall, the most wins since 1991. This successful team set a new school record with a 17-match win streak en route to compiling a perfect 9-0 record in conference, while capturing the first A-Sun regular season title in school history. Seniors, Nani Emerson and Jennifer Sartor and juniors Kaena Apana and Callie Kiselich all earned All-Conference honors, while Desiree Dyck was placed on the All-Freshman Team.

Devine is USA Volleyball CAP 1 and Increased Mastery and Professional Application of Coaching Theory (IMPACT) certified, and has served as a court coach with the USA Volleyball High Performance for the last several years. Devine is also the head coach for Kingsport Volleyball Club 17. Since the founding of the club, Devine has raised the level of club volleyball in the state of Tennessee. Her club team has experienced many tournament victories. In 2008, the KVC team won the 17 club Southern Region Championship. Devine’s 2009 club team qualified for the Junior Olympics National Tournament that was held in Miami, Fla. 

Devine is a graduate of York University in Toronto, where she earned bachelor of arts degrees in english and physical education in 1988, and a bachelor of science degree in education in 1990.  Devine played outside hitter for York from 1984-1988, helping her team to four all-province titles, along with a bronze medal at the 1985 Canadian National Championships. 

Devine began her coaching career with Durham Attack Volleyball Club, one of the top amateur programs in Ontario. She served as the assistant coach from 1997-99 for Durham Attack’s 17 Boys Elite Team, and helped coach back-to-back National Championships. She was named Coach of the Year following the 1999-2000 season. 

Devine resides in Kingsport, Tenn., with her husband Carl and two children Megan and Owen.

 

 ETSU Volleyball Timeline 

Year        Head Coach                Record              Pct.

1974        Lisa Fowler                  25-8                   .785

1975        Emily Walker                35-8                   .814

1976        Emily Walker                22-14                 .611

1977        Emily Walker                20-20                 .500

1978        Emily Walker                32-15                 .681

1979        Emily Walker                21-16                 .568

1980        Emily Walker                16-18                 .471

1981        Louise Stallworth          19-22                 .463

1982        Louise Stallworth          22-29                 .431

1983        Louise Stallworth          25-16                 .610

1984        Louise Stallworth          17-17                 .500

1985        Louise Stallworth          8-19                   .296

1986        Louise Stallworth          18-19                 .486

1987        Louise Stallworth          22-5                   .815

1988        Kelly Andrews              15-10                 .600

1989        Kelly Andrews              20-13                 .606

1990        Kelly Andrews              23-11                 .676

1991        Kelly Andrews              25-10                 .714

1992        Kelly Andrews              21-13                 .618

1993        Kelly Andrews              21-13                 .618

1994        Kelly Andrews              13-19                 .406

1995        Kelly Andrews              13-19                 .406

1996        Kelly Andrews              11-22                 .333

1997        Kelly Andrews              9-23                   .281

1998        Kim Byrd                     8-20                   .286

1999        Kim Byrd                     20-11                 .645

2000        Kim Byrd                     16-13                 .552

2001        Deane Webb                20-6                   .769

2002        Deane Webb                8-23                   .258

2003        Lindsey Devine             9-22                   .290

2004        Lindsey Devine             7-22                   .241

2005        Lindsey Devine             18-14                 .563

2006        Lindsey Devine             25-7                   .781

2007        Lindsey Devine             19-13                 .594

2008        Lindsey Devine             12-20                 .375

2009        Lindsey Devine             11-18                 .379

2010        Lindsey Devine             26-9                   .743

2011        Lindsey Devine             15-16                 .484

Totals                                       687-592              .537

 

ETSU Career Head Coaching Records

Name                   Years                Record          Pct.

Kelly Andrews            10                171-153             .528

Emily Walker              6                  146-91               .616

Lindsey Devine         8                  142-141             .502

Louise Stallworth        7                  131-127             .508

Kim Byrd                   3                  44-43                 .506

Deane Webb              2                  28-29                 .491

Lisa Fowler                1                  25-8                  .785