May 8, 2008

Pocatello, ID --- Idaho State University Acting Director of Athletics Jeff Tingey has announced that Chad Teichert, one of the top volleyball clinicians in the nation and one of the nation's winningest high school coaches, has been tabbed as the ninth head volleyball coach in ISU history, replacing Mike Welch, who held the post from 2000-2007.

Teichert brings to Idaho State over 25 years of coaching experience, both on the high school and club level, and he is one of the nation's top volleyball clinicians, organizing and conducting over 450 camps and clinics for players and teams at all levels, including high school, club, and collegiate level. He was perhaps the most successful high school coach in Wyoming history, leading three separate schools for a cumulative record of 397-83 (.827), winning 10 state titles in 16 years, including a run of eight straight titles. Also including among his high school exploits was a 142-match winning streak in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. Teichert in his time sent several athletes to Division I programs around the country. He also was an assistant coach with the National Junior Olympic Team, coaching several eventual college All-Americans and Olympians.

His teams at Cokeville (1983-93) Mountain View (1994-98) and Green River (1998-2000) combined to win 43 of the 65 tournaments they entered as well, a .661 tournament championship percentage.

"Coaching is a hard, demanding, challenging, rewarding, magical ... I could go on ... profession," said Teichert. "I have been fortunate to work with good people and many good athletes. We expected good things to happen, and they did. I appreciate being at Idaho State, and once again, I expect good things to happen!"

The hire is the first for Acting Director of Athletics Jeff Tingey, and it has already received ringing endorsements from around the country, and other Division I volleyball programs, calling the hire both smart and remarkable.

"I am so excited to hear about the legendary Chad Teichert being hired at Idaho State University to be the Head Women's Volleyball Coach. He is so well known for his ability to train players and have them perform at their best. I have personally worked with players that have been trained by his program. The skills of his players and their "competitive edge" they bring to a match are a sight to behold! Congratulations to Chad Teichert and Idaho State University. I know I am personally very excited to watch the Idaho State University Women's Volleyball program compete next year! Go Bengals!" Alice Heberlein, Former Idaho State Head Women's Volleyball Coach (1993-94) & former ISU player (1980-83)

"Idaho State Athletics is very excited to have Chad join our team," said Tingey. "Chad comes to us with a vast knowledge of volleyball and has a lot of great experience as a teacher and a clinician and we are confident that he will move the ISU volleyball program to the top of the Big Sky Conference."

Teichert, who left the coaching profession in 2000 to care for his wife Kristine during an illness, has spent the past seven years as one of the foremost clinicians and teachers of the game. He developed and organized the highly successful "State Champs" Coaching Clinics, with coaches from Alaska to California to New York attending. He also was a member for a time with the Mikasa National Advisory Board, and he worked with both Mizuno and Blocksport in securing sponsorships for the Wyoming All-Star match.

He also has spent time coaching various club volleyball programs for both the AAU and USA club programs. "Chad has an immeasurable understanding of the game, and great skill in teaching and coaching, Chad will be a excellent asset for the department," added Tingey.

Teichert is a former student-athlete himself, having wrestled while at Brigham Young, where he graduated with a degree in physical education in 1982, with minors in history and English. Teichert qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 150-pound weight class in 1980. He has four children; Kami 22, Rondo 19, Tanner 15, Caleb 12. His wife Kristine passed away in 2000. Chad will officially start his duties on June 1.

What They Are Saying About Chad Teichert...

"Chad is a great coach, and he will do remarkable things with the ISU volleyball program. Congratulations to ISU for giving this wonderful coach a chance to work his magic at the collegiate level."
--- Carl McGown, former Brigham Young Men's Volleyball Coach, and current professional coach in Switzerland

"Chad Teichert has had a significant impact on volleyball in the northwest. He is a master trainer, and has been instrumental in bringing underperforming teams to the top of their leagues at many different levels. His expertise coaching the game and training players is renowned even among USA Olympic coaches, and is exactly what Idaho State University Volleyball needs right now. I believe he is going to be one of our most successful volleyball coaches."
---Pauline Thiros, former ISU volleyball player & asst. coach and ISU Sports Hall of Fame member

"This is a remarkable hire for Idaho State University. Coach Teichert is an inspiration. He is the same today as he was when I first meet him in Cokeville, Wyoming: passionate, dedicated and committed to his athletes and the pursuit of continual improvement. He is a perfect fit."
---Jason Watson, Head Coach, Arizona State University

"I have known Chad for a number of years and Idaho State is not only getting an amazing volleyball coach but an unbelievable person as well. He has taken good athletes over the years and turned them into good volleyball players. The bottom line with Chad is that he is a winner, he has made every program he has been in charge of successful and he will do the same at Idaho State University. The student athletes will benefit from his training. He will also benefit Idaho State University and the Pocatello community with his vision and leadership."
---Grayson DuBose, Head Coach, Utah State University

"I am so excited to hear about the legendary Chad Teichert being hired at Idaho State University to be the Head Women's Volleyball Coach. He is so well known for his ability to train players and have them perform at their best. I have personally worked with players that have been trained by his program. The skills of his players and their "competitive edge" they bring to a match are a sight to behold! Congratulations to Chad Teichert and Idaho State University. I know I am personally very excited to watch the Idaho State University Women's Volleyball program compete next year! Go Bengals!"
--- Alice Heberlein, Former Idaho State Head Women's Volleyball Coach (1993-94) & former ISU player (1980-83)

"Chad Teichert is a highly motivated coach with a superior knowledge of the game. He cultivates confidence and success into every athlete and program he works with."
---Tammy Christian, Former ISU volleyball player (1994-95) and former Head Coach at Highland High School (1997-98 A-1 State of Idaho Coach of the Year and A-1 State Champions)