UNK Volleyball
Camp Staff

Amy Gillespie
Assistant Volleyball Coach

Amy Gillespie became UNK's assistant volleyball coach in the spring of 2011.

"Amy is a proven winner in college volleyball and we are thrilled to have someone of her caliber joining us. She has a diverse background with a lot to offer our program in all facets of coaching and recruiting. I look forward to getting her on campus very soon," said Loper head coach Rick Squiers.

Gillespie most recently was the head coach at Seminole State College in Seminole, Okla. At the same time, she served as the schools sports information director.

Gillespie turned the Trojans into a winner, compiling an 87-69 record over four seasons that culminated with a 32-7 mark in 2010. The 32 wins set a new school-record.

The Trojans also won the Region II Championship the past two seasons and earned the schools second-ever NJCAA National Tournament appearance in 2009.

Individiually, Gillespie coached one NJCAA All-American, two Region II MVP's and two Academic All-Americans.

Prior to Seminole, Gillespie was the head coach at Allen County C.C. (Kans.) and an assistant coach at Butler County C.C. (Kans.). She also has worked summer camps at U. of Delaware, U. of North Texas, Texas Christian U. and Texas Woman's U., among others.

As a player, she spent two seasons at Northeastern Oklahoma A & M and two years at Division I Marist College (N.Y.).

For the Marist Red Foxes, she served as team captain in 2004 while earning MAAC (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) Academic honors. A setter/right side hitter, Gillespie was third on the team in kills as a senior (175) and second on the team in digs (320) as a junior.

A native of Lebo, Kans., she earned all-state, all-area and all-league honors in volleyball at Lebo High.

Cola Svec
Graduate Assistant Volleyball Coach

Cola Svec is in her first season as the Lopers graduate assistant volleyball coach. She began her coaching duties in the spring of 2011.

A native of Elkhorn, Svec completed her collegiate career in 2010 and is one of the most decorated players in UNK history.

Among the Lopers all-time leaders in assists (5,675) and digs (1,427), she was a two-time All-American and a three-time RMAC Setter of the Year.

With Svec running the offense, the Lopers went 129-17 the past four seasons.

"One of Cola's strongest assets as a player was her volleyball IQ and court leadership. This will serve her well as she makes the transition to coaching,” said UNK head coach Rick Squiers. “The next best thing to having her on the court is knowing she will be working with our setters."

For the Elkhorn Antlers, she was a member of 2004 Class B state championship team and also played on two state runner up squads. 

Markeya Dubbs
Student Assistant Volleyball Coach