Don Flora
Encyclopedia
Don Flora is the head coach
of the Texas Tech Red Raiders
volleyball team. Flora became the head coach on January 7, 2011, replacing Trish Kissiar-Knight
. Prior to coming to Texas Tech, he served as an assistant coach with the New Mexico State Aggies
from 2009–2010 and as the head coach at the University of La Verne
from 1998–2008.
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
of the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are the athletic teams that represent Texas Tech University . The women's basketball team uses the name Lady Raiders; however, the school's other women's teams use the "Red Raiders" name. The university's athletic program fields teams in 15 varsity sports and 30 club sports...
volleyball team. Flora became the head coach on January 7, 2011, replacing Trish Kissiar-Knight
Trish Kissiar-Knight
Trish Kissiar-Knight is a former head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders volleyball team. Knight replaced Nancy Todd who resigned on December 1, 2008. After Knight's departure, Don Flora became the new head coach on January 7, 2011.-External links:*...
. Prior to coming to Texas Tech, he served as an assistant coach with the New Mexico State Aggies
New Mexico State Aggies
New Mexico State University's teams are called the Aggies, a nickname derived from the university's agricultural beginnings. Since 2005, they have competed in the Western Athletic Conference. The mascot is known as "Pistol Pete". NMSU's colors are crimson and white. The current athletics director...
from 2009–2010 and as the head coach at the University of La Verne
University of La Verne
The University of La Verne is a private research university located in La Verne, California . Founded in 1891, the university is composed of the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Public Management, College of Education and Organizational Leadership, College of Law, and a Regional...
from 1998–2008.