Crown College Women's Volleyball

Blattner was named the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance in July 2024. Blattner will begin her 3rd season as the Head Volleyball Coach at Crown in 2025. Coach Blattner led the 2024 Polars to their best record since 2011 with a record of 7-17.  She has spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at Crown while also coaching club volleyball for the past seven years. She also gained experience as a student assistant in her final semester at Bethel University. As a player Blattner competed in three seasons as an outside hitter at Bethel University. Coaching Mission:  First and foremost, it is our goal to provide student-athletes with an opportunity to grow and develop their relationship with the Lord. We understand that everyone comes in at a different point in their walk with the Lord, but it is our hope to walk alongside our players in that journey. Second, we expect our student-athletes to hold themselves to excellent academic standards while practicing time management skills in order to balance academic and athletic responsibilities. Finally, we aim to provide our student-athletes with a great four-year volleyball experience in our program. It is our intent that players participating in this program understand the value of hard work while striving to achieve individual and team goals. Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Education: Bethel University - Bachelor of Art in History (2021) Crown College - Master of Sports Coaching and Administration (2023) Experience: Various clubs throughout the metro, Head Club Volleyball Coach, 2017-Present Crown College, Graduate Assistant, 2021-2023 Crown College, Head Volleyball Coach, 2023-Present Personal Life: Originally from Cold Spring, Minnesota. Resides in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities.    Career Record (at Crown): Year                 Record             UMAC             UMAC Finish               Postseason 2023                   2-27                  0-14                     8th                                - 2024                   7-17                  1-13                     7th                                - Overall:               9-44

Coach Mullenach began coaching for the Polars in the fall of 2024. Her coaching mission is to instill a love for the game, help them grow in their relationship with the Lord, and encourage them to strive ro improve their skills every single day. Along with the technical skills, she hopes to teach them how to be the best teammate they can be, good work ethic, and a love for learning new things as these will take them far in life well past collegiate volleyball. Education: Bachelor's in Nursing Experience: 4 years playing collegiate volleyball Club volleyball at M1 1 year coaching collegiate volleyball Club coaching at M1, White Bear Lake, and East Ridge volleyball for a combined 5 years Coaching camps and clinics at the middle school and high school level

Coach Derner began coaching for the Polars in the fall of 2024. Her coaching mission is to build strong relationships, lead with positivity, and help our athletes grow in both their game and their faith. I aim to support each player as a whole person — on the court, in the classroom, and in life. Education: Bachelor's in Communications Experience: 10 years coaching club volleyball 2 years coaching high school volleyball 2 years coaching collegiate volleyball 4 years playing collegiate volleyball

Coach Johnston enters her first year as a Graduate Assistant with the Polars volleyball program, where she will also serve as the Strength and Conditioning Coach. A former student-athlete, Johnston competed for the Polars over the past four seasons, appearing in 214 sets and recording 575 digs. Her experience, work ethic, and leadership will be a valuable asset to the coaching staff as she transitions into this new role. Coaching Mission As a faith-driven coach, my mission is to develop athletes who embody character, discipline, and excellence—both on and off the court. Through volleyball and strength training, I aim to cultivate physical strength, mental resilience, and spiritual growth. I strive to foster a Christ-centered environment where hard work, humility, and teamwork glorify God and prepare athletes to lead with integrity in both sport and life. Education Bachelor's in Sport Management Experience 3 years of volleyball coaching experience 4 years of collegiate playing experience