March 17, 2004

BLACKSBURG, Va. - Virginia Tech head volleyball coach Greg Smith announced Wednesday the hiring of Lindsay Wischmeier as an assistant coach for the 2004 season. Wischmeier will work with the setters and the defense.

Wischmeier (pronounced WISH-my-er), comes to Tech from the University of Nebraska where she helped guide the Huskers to a National Championship in 2000. A four-year starter at libero, Wischmeier played in all but two games during her time at Nebraska. She was a two-time first-team Academic All-Big XII member, 2001 Junior Student Leadership semifinalist, a nominee for Verizon Academic All-American in 2001 and a Student Athlete of the Year finalist in 2003.

A Burchard, Neb., native, Wischmeier served as an undergraduate assistant coach during the 2003 season while completing her degree in business administration. She assisted with recruiting, game day preparation, and various coaching duties. Wischmeier was also an instructor for the Nebraska Volleyball Camps for three years.

"I am excited to have Lindsay here as an assistant and I believe her knowledge and passion for volleyball will be a huge asset to the Hokies," Smith said. "She comes from a great program and will make an impact at Tech right away."