Janet Donovan Named Empire 8 Volleyball Coach of the Year
ITHACA, N.Y. – After leading her team to a 2010 Empire 8 Championship and berth to the NCAA tournament, Ithaca head coach Janet Donovan was named the Empire 8 Volleyball Coach of the Year in a vote of the conference coaches.
Donovan received the same accolade in 2004, while also earning Coach of the Year honors in 1993 and 1994 during the Bombers’ time in the Empire Athletic Association.
In her 19th season at the helm of the Bombers, Donovan has posted a 582-240 record (.707 winning percentage) and is taking the team to its 12th NCAA appearance during her tenure.
Ithaca (22-14) is slated to face Lebanon Valley (23-9) in the NCAA Regional quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 12 at Frostburg State. The Bombers will take on the Dutchmen in a 12:30 p.m. match with the winner to face the winner of the quarterfinal between Juniata (30-5) and Cabrini (23-7).