West Virginia State University Women's Volleyball

Shannon Gerencir, the Head Coach, leads the West Virginia State University Women's Volleyball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. West Virginia State University (WVSU) competes in NCAA Division II Women's Volleyball as a member of the Mountain East Conference. West Virginia State University is a public school in Institute, West Virginia with 3,246 undergraduates, a 96% acceptance rate and an average net price of $11,055 a year after aid.

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   Find the right coachEmail Shannon Gerencir, the Head Coach and Martina Melicherova, the Graduate Assistant. West Virginia State University has 3 coaches for Women's Volleyball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
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   Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, standing reach and approach jump in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
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   Send your videoInclude a skills video plus full sets from club tournaments, with the link near the top so Shannon can watch without scrolling.
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   Show the academic fitAdmitted students at West Virginia State University typically score 760–1040 on the SAT and 15–20 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
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   Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the West Virginia State University staff after a week, and again after your next tournament with updated results.