Carly Skjodt Added to Indiana Volleyball Staff
8/9/2024 9:30:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Professional volleyball player and former Michigan All-American Carly Skjodt will join the Indiana volleyball staff as the Executive Assistant to the Head Coach. She will work with the program before joining the Indy Ignite for its inaugural season in the Pro Volleyball Federation in 2025.
"I have known Carly since her playing days and it has been exciting to watch her develop and grow into the pro that she is today," head coach Steve Aird said. "She will be back in Indiana playing professionally in the spring and reached out with interest about learning more about the mechanics of coaching and running a program. Everyone that has played with her or worked with her says the same thing. She is an Incredible person who cares a great deal and is not afraid to work. She brings so much to the table and her personality, experience and passion will touch every part of IUVB."
In her role with the Hoosiers, Skjodt will spend time working with players and coaches in an off-the-court manner. She will learn the ropes and the inner workings of being on a division one staff while assisting head coach Steve Aird with all program needs and requests. She will provide support to student athletes and brings a wealth of collegiate and professional knowledge to the gym.
Skjodt, a native of Carmel, Ind., helped lead Carmel High School to the IHSAA 4A State Title in 2014 and was named the Prep Volleyball National Senior of the Year in her final season of high school. She played for Munciana and helped the illustrious club to a runner-up finish at the 2014 AAU National Championship.
"I'm so excited to work with such a loyal, special and hard-working staff that has welcomed me with open arms," Skjodt said. "I know that each one of them has so much to teach me and I'm looking forward to working with this group every day."
During her indoor career at Michigan, Skjodt compiled 1,401 kills from 2015-18 including 512 during her senior campaign in 2018. She ranks 8th all-time in program history at Michigan in career kills. Her senior year tally of 512 kills ranks fifth in program history. She played in 130 career matches and helped the Wolverines to the Sweet 16 in 2018.
Carly is the niece of the namesake of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Cindy Simon Skjodt. In addition to her playing career at Michigan, she played one year of beach volleyball at Pepperdine. She has played professionally both indoors and on the beach. During her first season in the PVF, Skjodt played with former Indiana libero Paula Cerame in Orlando.
"I have known Carly since her playing days and it has been exciting to watch her develop and grow into the pro that she is today," head coach Steve Aird said. "She will be back in Indiana playing professionally in the spring and reached out with interest about learning more about the mechanics of coaching and running a program. Everyone that has played with her or worked with her says the same thing. She is an Incredible person who cares a great deal and is not afraid to work. She brings so much to the table and her personality, experience and passion will touch every part of IUVB."
In her role with the Hoosiers, Skjodt will spend time working with players and coaches in an off-the-court manner. She will learn the ropes and the inner workings of being on a division one staff while assisting head coach Steve Aird with all program needs and requests. She will provide support to student athletes and brings a wealth of collegiate and professional knowledge to the gym.
Skjodt, a native of Carmel, Ind., helped lead Carmel High School to the IHSAA 4A State Title in 2014 and was named the Prep Volleyball National Senior of the Year in her final season of high school. She played for Munciana and helped the illustrious club to a runner-up finish at the 2014 AAU National Championship.
"I'm so excited to work with such a loyal, special and hard-working staff that has welcomed me with open arms," Skjodt said. "I know that each one of them has so much to teach me and I'm looking forward to working with this group every day."
During her indoor career at Michigan, Skjodt compiled 1,401 kills from 2015-18 including 512 during her senior campaign in 2018. She ranks 8th all-time in program history at Michigan in career kills. Her senior year tally of 512 kills ranks fifth in program history. She played in 130 career matches and helped the Wolverines to the Sweet 16 in 2018.
Carly is the niece of the namesake of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Cindy Simon Skjodt. In addition to her playing career at Michigan, she played one year of beach volleyball at Pepperdine. She has played professionally both indoors and on the beach. During her first season in the PVF, Skjodt played with former Indiana libero Paula Cerame in Orlando.
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