Volleyball
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Phone:
- 570-577-2219
Erin Kretzschmar joined the Bucknell volleyball staff as an assistant coach in June 2021.
Kretzschmar has spent time coaching volleyball collegiately and playing professionally since graduating from Limestone College in 2016. Most recently, she worked as an education coach at the Primrose School of Mount Pleasant in her home town of Mount Pleasant, S.C.
In 2018 and 2019, Kretzschmar was a starting middle blocker for the KK Tel Aviv professional team in Israel and helped lead the team to a fourth-place finish in the Israeli Premier League as well as an Israeli Cup semifinal finish.
Prior to her pro stint overseas, Kretzschmar served as a graduate assistant coach for the Converse College volleyball program while she earned a master's degree in teaching. In the role, Kretzchmar assisted with recruiting, travel planning, individual and team practices, and scouting. She also served as a student assistant coach for the Limestone men's volleyball team following her final collegiate season.
Kretzschmar put together a standout playing career for the Saints, starting all four seasons and earning captaincy in the spring of her first year. She was twice named All-Conference Carolinas Second Team and earned spots on the All-Tournament Team in both 2014 and 2015. Kretzschmar was a three-time Limestone College Offensive Player of the Year selection as well.
Kretzschmar earned her bachelor's degree in liberal studies from Limestone in 2016.
