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The Athletic Department today announced that Carrie Thomas has been named the new Head Women's Volleyball Coach at Baruch College. In addition to her volleyball duties, Ms. Thomas will supervise all aspects of Student-Athlete Academic Services and Advisement.

Thomas joins the Bearcats after coaching the women's volleyball team at the Fashion Institute of Technology to a 37-6 record and seventh place finish at the 2013 NJCAA Division III National Tournament.

During her two years at F.I.T., she produced three All-Americans and totaled a 56-9 record to turn the Tigers into one of the top two-year volleyball programs in the Northeast Region. For her efforts, she was named the Region XV Coach of the Year in 2012 & 2013.

Prior to F.I.T., Thomas was the Head Women's Volleyball coach at Mesabi Range College in Virginia, Minnesota for six years. During her tenure at MRC, her teams played well in a very strong conference as well as in regionals. Thomas' teams always performed strong academically and earned regional and national awards. She also coached softball at various levels while in Minnesota over the course of 15 years.

During the offseason, Thomas has coached various Junior Olympic Volleyball teams ranging from Under 18 to Under 12.

As a coach, Carrie looks for many things in a student-athlete.

"To be a star, you don't always have to have the most kills, assists, or be able to jump the highest," says Thomas.  "To be the best, you must possess drive, determination and desire. These are the things that are going to make you successful; not only on the court but in the classroom as well. Give it your all, and always strive for excellence."

Carrie Thomas' responsibilities will include being the Senior Women's Administrator for the Baruch College Athletic program. She will assist in all compliance aspects within Athletics and will represent the college at various NCAA events and rule seminars.

Director of Athletics Ray Rankis is excited over the hiring of Ms. Thomas.

"We are very fortunate to get someone like Carrie Thomas of such a high caliber to lead our Women's Volleyball team," said Rankis. "Baruch has a reputation for being one of the outstanding volleyball programs in the Northeast. I anticipate no drop off, and am looking forward to working closely with Carrie."

Thomas graduated with her associate degree from Mesabi Range College in Virginia, Minnesota. She received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota, and earned her masters in general education from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Carrie Thomas Career
Overall NJCAA Record: 119-75 (Fashion Institute of Technology and Mesabi Range College)
2013 ---37-6  (FIT)
2012 ---19-3  (FIT)
2004---10-19  (Mesabi Range)
2003---14-14  (Mesabi Range)
2002---22-5  (Mesabi Range)
2001---11-10  (Mesabi Range)
2000---6-18  (Mesabi Range)

Placed 7th in the 2013 NJCAA Division III National tournament

Notable Notes
Named Coach of the Year (2013, 2012, 2002)
Three players have been named NJCAA DIII All Americans