Fitchburg State University Women's Volleyball

Coaching Experience  - 28 Years College - Presently Head Women's Coach Fitchburg State University (Div. III), Previously - Head Coach Lesley University (Div. III) - Women's-Men's   High School (Boys and Girls) Tewksbury, Billerica, Acton-Boxborough, Concord Academy, Leominster PUMAS Volleyball Club - Coach Various Age Divisions (Girls) on Board of Director Gators Volleyball Club  Assist. Coach - Various Clinics, Camps   Education - Assoc. Degree Phys. Education, Assoc. Fire Science, Clinics/Certification - USA Volleyball, Gold Medal Squared, Various Coaching Clinics Occupation - Firefighter/EMT (Retired) - Currently McNeilly EMS Educators - Danvers, MA (Teach Various Emergency Response Classes to Municipalities as well as Private Sectors) 

Bio Fall of 2026 will mark Townsend’s first year at the helm of Fitchburg State Women’s Volleyball.  A former collegiate volleyball student-athlete at both the Division II and Division III levels, Townsend transitions into the role with valuable coaching experience. She previously served as an assistant coach at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and most recently held the position of head coach at Anna Maria College, where she was responsible for leading all aspects of the program. In addition to her work in athletics, Townsend currently serves as the Senior Director of People & Culture at Abby's House, bringing a strong foundation in leadership, organizational development, and student-athlete support.