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Rich  Meyer

Rich Meyer
Head Coach

Phone: 573-288-6379
Office: Field House 314

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Bio:
Rich Meyer begins his fourth season as head coach of the Lady Wildcat volleyball program. He was hired on Feb. 22, 2006.

In his first three seasons on the Hill, Meyer guided the Lady Wildcats to 29-75 overall record and an 11-19 mark in league play, finishing seventh twice, and eighth, respectively.

His 2008 team led the Heart of America Athletic Conference and was ninth in the NAIA in digs per game with 20. He has had 10 players named to the all-conference team and seven players named NAIA Scholar-Athletes during his first three seasons. His 2008 team recorded the highest GPA among all Wildcat athletic teams with a 3.42 mark. All three of his teams have been named NAIA Scholar Teams during his tenure.

Meyer, who retired from teaching at Central in 2004, compiled a 607-277 overall record in 26 years as head coach at Central and Barry (Ill.) High Schools. At Central, he captured 11 West Central Conference championships, eight regional titles and advanced to the state tournament in 1987 and 1992. He was named Quincy Herald-Whig Coach of the Year in 1992 and 2002.

In addition to his high school success, Meyer also guided six junior high teams to the state tournament, winning the 2003 and 2004 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) 8AA state championships. He also coached softball for 25 years and recorded a 346-261 overall record, won eight conference titles and one regional championship.

Meyer has worked at Elite Volleyball Camps at the University of Louisville and the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

On the softball diamond, Meyer is beginning his first season as the head coach of the Lady Wildcat program.

Meyer served as the high school softball coach at Camp Point (Ill.) Central High School for over 25 years before retiring in 2005. On the softball diamond, Meyer compiled a 346-261 overall record in 25 years, capturing eight West Central Conference championships and one Illinois Regional title during that period. In 2009, Meyer was elected to the Illinois Softball Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame.

Meyer aquired a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from Quincy University in 1973. In 1993, Meyer earned a Master of Arts degree in history from Western Illinois University.
 

Shayla Chalker
Assistant Coach

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Bio:
Shayla Chalker will be beginning her first season as an assistant coach with the Culver-Stockton College volleyball team.

Chalker, a recent graduate of Coe College, was a
four year standout performer on the Coe women's volleyball team.

While at Coe, Chalker was named All]Conference as both a junior and senior and honorable mention All]Region both years as well.

Prior to attending Coe she played two years at Marshalltown Community College where she was
named All]Conference both years and second team All]America as a sophomore and honorable mention All]America as a freshman.

Chalker was also a member of the Australian
National Team from 2001]04.

Chalker's previous coaching experience includes serving as an assistant coach with the Central Iowa Volleyball Academy in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Shayla, a native of Australia, graduated
from Coe College with a degree in Physical Education in May 2009.
 

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