VB's Thanh Pham named Region Coach of Year

November 09, 2007

St. Thomas' Thanh Pham was named NCAA Volleyball Central Region Coach of the Year for the first time in his career. Pham has guided the Tommies to a 27-4 record and a spot in the region semifinals. That includes wins in 27 of their last 30 matches and a 14-0 mark vs. MIAC teams.

Pham's five-year record of 130-38 includes a 61-13 record vs. conference opposition. He's led the Tommies to three MIAC championships and three NCAA playoff berths.

Two Tommie players also received major region awards -- Katie McCaffrey was one of 12 players named first team All-Region, and setter Emily Foster was named region Freshman of the Year and also was honorable mention All-Region.

St. Thomas is 86-18 in McCaffrey’s three-year era. McCaffrey ranks in the top eight in Division III in blocks per game and attack percentage and has five double-doubles in kills and blocks.

Foster was also the conference Rookie of the Year. She ranks in the top 10 in assists per game and has 17 double-doubles in assists and digs.