Joe Collier, of Oak Lawn, Ill., is in his second year as an assistant coach for both the men's and women's volleyball programs at Clarke.

A 2006 graduate of Clarke, Collier was a three-year participant in the Crusaders' men's volleyball program. This past winter, Collier shared the team lead in games played (77) and led the team in reception percentage (.960). He was a 2006 Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) preseason All-Conference selection.

Off the court, Collier was an ESPN The Magazine Second-Team Academic All-America selection this past year. He was a three-time MIVA Academic All-Conference pick.