Women's Beach Volleyball | 1/19/2023 5:38:00 PM
CALDWELL, Idaho – College of Idaho indoor volleyball alumna Madison Machurek has been named the school's first head beach volleyball coach announced by Vice President of Athletics Reagan Rossi.
"It is an absolute honor to be returning to my alma mater as the head beach volleyball coach at The College of Idaho," said Machurek. "I am thrilled to be working alongside Reagan Rossi, Liz Mendiola, and the entire athletic department. My heart is full as I embrace this next chapter of my coaching career. I am beyond grateful to the hiring committee for believing in me and offering this incredible opportunity. The Yote family is truly unique and I know this is going to be an amazing atmosphere for our students, faculty, staff, and community members to be a part of."
"We are ecstatic for Madison to return to The College of Idaho and lead our new beach volleyball program," said Rossi. "She had a tremendous career as a student-athlete, her background in building a beach volleyball program and love of the College makes her the perfect choice to lead this program. She exemplifies what it means to be a Yote."
Machurek was a standout for the Yotes from 2007-10, earning all-Cascade Collegiate Conference honors in 2009 and 2010 and all region in 2010. The College of Idaho won four-straight CCC regular season titles and twice was conference tournament champions on its way to a 100-29 overall record. She graduated in 2011 with her bachelor's in physical education and minors in coaching and psychology.
The Eagle, Idaho native returns to C of I after serving as the head indoor and beach volleyball coach at NCAA Division III LaGrange College. While at LaGrange, she guided the indoor volleyball team to three-straight USA South Tournament appearances. She was instrumental in the development of the beach volleyball program that began play in the spring of 2020.
Prior to LaGrange, she served as an assistant coach and the team's strength and conditioning coach at NCAA Division III Marietta College. Before her collegiate coaching start, she resided in Austin, Texas where she led the programs at Athlos Leadership Academy, St. Gabriel Catholic School, and coached with Austin Juniors Volleyball Club.
Early in Machurek's coaching career, she coached at the high school level serving as an assistant coach at Vallivue High School which made three straight state tournament appearances. She also coached with the Boise River and Idaho Crush club teams.
During her high school career, she led Eagle High School to an undefeated season and the first of four consecutive state championships in 2007. Machurek capped her scholastic career by earning state Player of the Year honors that season.
