Jamie Ashmore has been named the new head women's volleyball coach at IU South Bend.  This is an historical announcement as Ashmore is the first head coach named to lead the newly added Titans volleyball program.

Ashmore was a standout at Grand Valley State University and was a four year starter.  She earned a number of accolades in her final season with the Lakers.  As a senior she led her team to the NCAA DII Final Four and was named an NCAA All-American (Second Team).  In addition she garnered First Team All-Region and First Team All-GLIAC honors, and was chosen as the GLIAC Tournament Most Valuable Player for the second straight year.  She played in all 136 games and 37 matches as a setter for the Lakers during her senior year. As a freshman, Ashmore led her team to an NCAA Division II National Championship while being selected to the tournament's All-Tournament Team.
        
"It's a great time to be a part of Titan Athletics," said Gary Demski, executive director of athletics and activities. "We are thrilled to have Coach Ashmore join the Titan Athletics department.  She will bring excitement and enthusiasm to this position as we launch the volleyball program."