Women's Volleyball Coaches
| Craig Boston |
 Craig.Boston@concordia-ny.edu (914) 337-9300 ext.2448 |
Craig Boston enters his 5th season as the head coach for Concordia College. Craig has coached volleyball at many levels, from NCAA Division I, II and III to high school to Junior Olympic Club Volleyball. Before coming to Concordia College in the summer of 2004, Craig was the Head Men's and Assistant Women's coach at Sacred Heart University. In 3 seasons as the Head Coach for the Men's Volleyball program at Sacred Heart University, Craig compiled a 44-29 record (.603) and captured the Sweeney Division Title in the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association, advancing to play nationally ranked Penn State University.
From 1998 to 2000, Craig coached at Division II Columbia Union College in Takoma Park, MD. His first two seasons, Craig was the assistant coach and worked primarily with the setters. In 2000, Craig took over as head coach and guided the program to it's 1st winning season in school history.
From 1996 to 1997, Craig was the assistant coach at Division III Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Craig was responsible for running daily practices and recruiting.
Craig has also coached Junior Olympic Volleyball for Metro Volleyball Club (now Metro American Volleyball Club) for 6 years and has coached numerous volleyball camps and clinics across the country. Craig also works for East Coast Volleyball and the Volleyball Festival, two of the most prestigious junior Olympic Volleyball Tournaments in the country.
Craig has a passion for the sport and a tremendous amount of knowledge and is determined to take Concordia to the top of the East Coast Conference and the Northeast Region. Craig is single and lives in Tuckahoe, NY.
| Patrick Dietz |
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Assistant Coach
(914) 337-9300 ext. 2448 |
New York City native Patrick Dietz joins the Concordia Clippers coaching staff this year as its assistant coach. Dietz brings to the program experience as both a collegiate player and coach. He has been actively involved in the New York City volleyball community since 1994 coaching in various colleges, high schools and clubs.
Most recently, Dietz led the Yellow Jackets of the New York City College of Technology men's and women's volleyball teams (2005-2007). During his tenure, he led both programs to better their records by 150%. Prior to City Tech, he served as the head coach at the Mount St. Vincent College in Riverdale. In his three seasons as men's coach (2003-05), he led the Dolphins to the NECVA quarterfinals (second round) and a top-15 National Ranking every year. In the fall of 2004 Coach Dietz stepped in as the interim women's Head Volleyball Coach at Bloomfield College for the season, an NCAA Division II school in the CACC North Division.
Patrick Dietz played on the first two City Tech varsity men's volleyball teams in 1999 and 2000. In his second season Dietz led the Yellow Jackets and the CUNY Athletic Conference in three statistical categories (kills per game, digs and aces) and set the benchmark in NCAA Division III in each. He also led City Tech to the CUNY and NECVA (North East Collegiate Volleyball Association) playoffs at the conclusion of each of those seasons.
A graduate of Far Rockaway High School, Dietz played both volleyball and football. The Seahorses volleyball team posted a flawless league record, and advanced to the PSAL (Public School Athletic League) second round of the Championship Tournament.
Patrick Dietz continues to reside in Far
Rockaway. He holds a degree in Graphic Design
and Print Management at the New York College City College of
Technology, and is currently a certified personal trainer through
AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of American).
