Colorado State University Athletics
Former CSU All-American joins Hilbert’s volleyball staff
6/17/2019 11:11:00 AM | Volleyball
Culbert replaces Murray as an assistant coach
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Ms. Quadruple Double is returning home.
Colorado State volleyball coach Tom Hilbert announced Monday the addition of Adrianna Culbert to his staff as an assistant coach. She replaces the departing Luke Murray, who spent five years with the program.
The former Rams All-American had a remarkable career, earning more than 25 awards and honors from 2012-15. As a senior, she recorded the NCAA's first quadruple-double in more than five years, collecting 10 kills, 11 blocks, 20 assists and 13 digs against San Jose State. She was named the Mountain West Player of the Year and a third-team AVCA All-American at the conclusion of the season, and was named the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame female collegiate athlete of the year.
"Dri is one of the top three pure all-around volleyball players I've ever coached," Hilbert said. "Her talents are due to her drive and her incredible eye for the game. These traits also make for a great coach. She has proven herself at Northern Colorado and I feel confident she will be an immediate contributor on our staff. Culbert's knowledge and expertise as a player and coach should allow for a smooth transition for her return home to CSU."
Upon finishing her undergraduate degree, Culbert attended the University of South Carolina as a graduate student, playing one season on the beach volleyball team and earning a spot USA Volleyball Collegiate Beach Pairs Championship in 2017. During the indoor season, she served first as a graduate student manager, then was elevated to an assistant coach. She was then hired as an assistant coach at Northern Colorado in January of 2017, and spent two years as a coach with the NORCO Volleyball Club.
A chance to return to her alma mater was too enticing to pass up.
"My experience at CSU was filled with so many wonderful memories and growth opportunities, and when I look back at why that is, it's because of the amazing people I was surrounded by. The community and the Ramily that CSU volleyball is surrounded and immersed with is so special," Culbert said. "To have the opportunity to help impact the team and program the way I was as a player is an incredible blessing. I am so thankful I get to help the players create memories, experiences, and lessons that will be able to last a life time. I'm extremely excited I get to once again call CSU home!"
Colorado State volleyball coach Tom Hilbert announced Monday the addition of Adrianna Culbert to his staff as an assistant coach. She replaces the departing Luke Murray, who spent five years with the program.
The former Rams All-American had a remarkable career, earning more than 25 awards and honors from 2012-15. As a senior, she recorded the NCAA's first quadruple-double in more than five years, collecting 10 kills, 11 blocks, 20 assists and 13 digs against San Jose State. She was named the Mountain West Player of the Year and a third-team AVCA All-American at the conclusion of the season, and was named the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame female collegiate athlete of the year.
"Dri is one of the top three pure all-around volleyball players I've ever coached," Hilbert said. "Her talents are due to her drive and her incredible eye for the game. These traits also make for a great coach. She has proven herself at Northern Colorado and I feel confident she will be an immediate contributor on our staff. Culbert's knowledge and expertise as a player and coach should allow for a smooth transition for her return home to CSU."
Upon finishing her undergraduate degree, Culbert attended the University of South Carolina as a graduate student, playing one season on the beach volleyball team and earning a spot USA Volleyball Collegiate Beach Pairs Championship in 2017. During the indoor season, she served first as a graduate student manager, then was elevated to an assistant coach. She was then hired as an assistant coach at Northern Colorado in January of 2017, and spent two years as a coach with the NORCO Volleyball Club.
A chance to return to her alma mater was too enticing to pass up.
"My experience at CSU was filled with so many wonderful memories and growth opportunities, and when I look back at why that is, it's because of the amazing people I was surrounded by. The community and the Ramily that CSU volleyball is surrounded and immersed with is so special," Culbert said. "To have the opportunity to help impact the team and program the way I was as a player is an incredible blessing. I am so thankful I get to help the players create memories, experiences, and lessons that will be able to last a life time. I'm extremely excited I get to once again call CSU home!"
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