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Volleyball

PHCC is a member of the National Junior College Activities Association (NJCAA), the Florida Community College Activities Association (FCCAA), and the Suncoast Conference.

2007 Suncoast Conference championsThe volleyball program is admired throughout the nation for its winning tradition. Within the state, the program has proven itself to be a leading contender for the state championship every year. Through its history, the program has remained successful.

In four seasons at the helm of the PHCC volleyball program, Whitney holds a record of 137-45. Whitney has led the Conquistadors to two NJCAA national tournament appearances as head coach. In four seasons on staff, Whitney has seen one all-American, four all-region performers and 23 all-conference players come play as Conquistadors.

2009-2010 Lady Conquistadors Volleyball Team
2009-2010 Lady Conquistadors Volleyball Team
Kim Whitney is a graduate of Kansas State University, where she still holds the records for most games played, most double-doubles, and most digs. Her outstanding performance at KSU earned a spot on the USA Women’s National Team in 2001. Kim played professionally in Gijon, Spain, Barcelona, Spain, and also for the United States Professional Volleyball League’s Grand Rapid Force. She also plays outdoor on the sand and competes professionally on the AVP and EVP beach tours. Her highest finish on the AVP was a ninth in Louisville (Ky.) in 2007. Whitney and her partner, Tara Kuk (PHCC graduate and head coach at Palm Harbor University) currently hold the record on the EVP for the most consecutive single season wins for 2008. Whitney has coached for Sandspurs volleyball club, was a volunteer for the University of Tampa and Blessed Sacrament volleyball teams, and ran her own camps series called the Florida VolleyStar.

PHCC has a very competitive schedule playing the top teams throughout the state. Many out-of-state teams also travel to play against our highly respected program. PHCC volleyball also prides itself on graduating its student/athletes on time. Numerous graduates have continued their athletic endeavors at various four-year institutions throughout the nation. Others have also chosen to concentrate solely on their academics as they proceeded toward their degree.

Pasco-Hernando Community College is proud of its entire athletic program and the volleyball program is the crown jewel of that pride.