Independence Community College hires Melissa Anderson as the new volleyball coach. Anderson has head coaching experience at the Juco and NCAA Division II ranks. She coached at Otero Junior College accumulating 177 wins over eight seasons. Anderson also coached at East Central University. ICC Athletic Director Eric Figurski says Coach Anderson has all the qualities that we sought for this position.

While at Otero Junior College 17 players went on to play volleyball after their Junior College careers. Coach Anderson says she is excited for the upcoming season to watch their sophomores grow as players and lead the freshman on and off the court. Coach Anderson and the pirates kick off the season on August 25 at Highland Community College.