Derick White
Head Men's Volleyball Coach

Contacting Coach White
Email: Coach White
Phone: 831-4194

Coach Derick White has been named the head coach for the Mens and Womens Volleyball programs in January of 2009.

Prior to joining the Missouri Valley staff, Coach White spent 2 seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA Division I University of Missouri- Kansas City (UMKC). While at UMKC, White coached two All-Freshmen selections as well as one of the top rated servers in the NCAA. During his tenure, the team more than doubled their wins in back-to-back seasons. Coach White has also coached for several top-notch club programs in Missouri, as well as spending 2 seasons at Carl Junction High School in Carl Junction, MO.

In college, Coach White played competitive volleyball, as well as played Catcher/Designated Hitter for the Lions baseball team at Missouri Southern State University under Coach Warren Turner. White was a highly decorated high school and collegiate student-athlete both athletically and academically. The balance of academics and athletics at an institution is vital to the success of all student-athletes. Missouri Valley has found that balance and is giving all athletes the ability to be successful at a high level. I couldnt be more excited to be a part of the Viking tradition and am looking forward to seeing both volleyball programs take the steps needed to reach success.

Originally from Webb City, MO, Coach White earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Secondary Education (Social Sciences) from Missouri Southern State University and his Masters of Arts in Education (Curriculum and Instructional Leadership) from the University of Missouri- Kansas City.

Daniel Sempkowski

Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach

Contacting Coach Sempkowski

Phone: 831-4194

Daniel Sempkowski comes to Missouri Valley as the new men's and women's graduate assistant volleyball coach. 

Prior to joining the Missouri Valley staff, Dan attended Ramapo College of New Jersey where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics.  At Ramapo, Dan was a four-year starter and two-year captain for the Roadrunners, playing the positions of libero and outside hitter.  He helped his team consistently stay in the Top 15 of the NCAA Division III Coaches poll, with a peak position of sixth during his senior season. A four-time all-academic player, Dan graduated summa cum laude in May 2009.  He also earned the Male Scholar Athlete of the Year Award his senior season.   

Dan coached with the Warren Sixpak Volleyball Club throughout his career at Ramapo.  He was a head coach for teams ranging from U-15's to U-18's.
Before Ramapo, Dan played four years at East Brunswick High School, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, earning three varsity letters.  His team won the state championship during his sophomore and junior seasons.  Dan was a two time all-state player, and multiple time all-conference player.  

Dan spends his summers competing in open level beach volleyball tournaments and participating in AVP Qualifiers in the Northeast.

 

Kristen Grennan

Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach
Contacting Coach Grennan
Email: Coach Grennan
Phone: 831-4194

Kristen Grennan comes to Missouri Valley College as the new men's graduate assistant volleyball coach. Grennan played her collegiate volleyball career at Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa. She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelors in mass communication. At Waldorf, Grennan was a starting defense specialist for the Warriors. At Waldorf, Grennan was recognized by the AVCA as All-Academic team in 2005 and 2006.

Grennan has actively worked for USA Volleyball National Championships on the all- tournament team committee and has coached in USA Volleyball for several clubs in the Colorado area. She is a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Grennan will be focusing on team defense and outside hitters; she is currently completing a Master of Arts in education administration.