3/1/19

(CLEVELAND) – Head Coach Mark Corbin has been selected to lead the Truett McConnell University women’s volleyball program. Corbin comes to TMU with an ample amount of experience in coaching and education.

“I am excited and thankful for the opportunity to coach at Truett McConnell University,” Corbin said. “I believe that God has great things in store for the volleyball program at TMU. With a good core of returning players and a very supportive athletic department, the goal is not only to see the volleyball team become more competitive and grow in the game of volleyball, but more importantly to see them grow in their love for Christ, their school, the community, and for one another. 

I cannot wait to get started and work alongside such a great athletic staff and administration.  There is a lot of work to do to get where we want to be, but I believe this group of girls is excited and ready to work hard.  I believe God is at work and will allow this team to do great things both on and off the court for His glory.”

Corbin has spent the last year as an assistant coach at Bob Jones University where he helped guide the Bruins to the program’s first ever NCCAA DII National Championship. From 2006-2017, Corbin served as both a varsity girl’s/boy’s head coach and teacher at a handful of different Christian academies. In addition, Corbin has coached with Upward Stars Upstate, a club volleyball program, since 2015.

Corbin’s experience in education administration took take place in Florida and West Virginia, also at Christian academies, where he served as an athletic director, alongside teaching and coaching, for eight years running (2007-2014).

“We are very excited to have Mark on board to lead our volleyball team,” Athletic Director Jenni Shepard said. “I think his background in Christian Education as well as his collegiate playing experience will benefit him greatly here. He has a love for Christ and it has showed in every way through this interview process.

I am excited to see him take the reins and see what he can accomplish on the court and more importantly in the lives of our student-athletes. He has already hit the ground running and we are glad to have him and his wife, Jen, and three children, Gianna (9), Aria (6), Ian (3), a part of our TMU Bear Family.”

Corbin, a Greenville, S.C. native, played collegiate men’s volleyball at Northland International University (2002-2004) where he holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Education and Bible.