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Head Women's Volleyball Coach 1997 - Present
Assistant Professor
Tom Sonnichsen joined Grinnell's coaching staff in 1997 to direct both the women's volleyball and softball programs. In 1998 he led the Pioneer volleyball team to their most successful season in program history, posting a 23-9 record and placing second at the Midwest Conference tournament.
Sonnichsen has coached volleyball at all levels, from junior clubs and high school teams to collegiate Division I and USA Volleyball Open competition. Prior to his appointment at Grinnell, Sonnichsen developed a national caliber team at Baylor University in Texas. He was selected the Southwest Conference Coach of the Year in 1991. In 1993 he guided the Bears to a runner-up finish in the program's first post-season tournament, the National Invitational Volleyball Championships.
Sonnichsen graduated from the University of Oregon in 1974 with a B.S. in Political Science. In 1997 he obtained a M.S. Ed. in Sport Management from Baylor.
In his spare time, Sonnichsen enjoys gardening, bonsai, fishing and spending time with family. He is also an Assistant Professor of Physical Education. He and his wife, Cathy, reside in Grinnell. They have two sons, Matt and Kirk, along with four grandchildren.
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