Erich Hinterstocker Joins Alabama Volleyball Staff
2/16/2004 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
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TUSCALOOSA – University of Alabama head volleyball coach Judy Green announced the hiring of Erich Hinterstocker as an assistant coach for the Crimson Tide program.
Hinterstocker, a native of Mequon, Wisc., joins the Tide staff after serving a three-year stint as an assistant coach for Wisconsin-Green Bay. He replaces Michelle Durban, who was named the head coach at Samford, on the Alabama bench.
“I am pleased to have someone of Erich’s knowledge, character and work ethic joining our volleyball program,” said Green. “His experience, enthusiasm and passion for the game will be a huge asset for our student-athletes. He brings with him a solid recruiting base in the Midwest and will serve as our MidWest Recruiting coordinator. Erich will also oversee the on-court training of our outside hitters, liberos and defensive specialists.”
While at UWGB, Hinterstocker helped guide the Phoenix to record-setting win totals in each of his three seasons culminating in a 23-11 mark last year that included a Horizon League championship and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Prior to that, he spent two successful seasons as associate head coach of the nationally-ranked Marquette University women’s club team. His collegiate experience also includes assisting in the inaugural season at Division III Alverno College.
“Obviousily, it is really exciting for me to have the opportunity to coach at the University of Alabama,” said Hinterstocker. “The athletic tradition at Alabama makes it one of the premiere programs in the country and it’s an honor for me to be a part of that tradition. I believe Coach Green has built a very successful volleyball program and look forward to getting a chance to help this program continue to improve. From the commitment to facilities to the excellence in academics to the challenge of coaching the Southeastern Conference, I feel like this job is just a tremendous opportunity for me.”
A collegiate player for Marquette’s men’s club team, Hinterstocker served as the team’s captain for two seasons. He earned first team all-conference and tournament MVP honors while leading the team to regular season and tournament titles in 1996. He earned a degree in human biology and also has a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the National College of Chiropractic.
In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Hinterstocker has also served as a coach at the club and prep levels including stops with the Homestead freshman boys team and the Northshore Volleyball Club boys 16s, He served as the director for USA Volleyball’s youth development program in the state of Wisconsin and also was an assistant coach for the Badger Region youth national team.
An active member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, he has served on the assistant coaches committee and the professional development board.
Hinterstocker, who’s wife’s name is Kristin, will join the Alabama staff at the end of February.
