Bob Crank begins his fifth season at the helm of the Saints Volleyball program. After spending a year on military leave absence in 2003, Crank returned to the sidelines and has led his squad to a 17-31 overall record in the last two seasons and led his 2006 squad to the SLIAC Tournament.

Crank first came to Maryville in 2001 as an assistant coach. He then took over as head coach in 2002 and posted a 10-12 overall record and an 8-6 record in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC). In addition, he has coached several All-Conference players in his time at Maryville.

Crank is an active member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and the USA Volleyball Gateway Region. He has coached for various club teams throughout the St. Louis area for the last 10 years and currently coaches for St. Louis High Performance VBC. He was a four-year member of the Missouri Baptist Men's Volleyball program, where he now serves as an Assistant Coach.

Crank, a St. Louis native, is currently pursuing degrees in Sports Medicine and Sports Managemen iwth a minor in coaching from Missouri Baptist University.

If you would like more information about Saints Volleyball and Maryville University, please e-mail Coach Crank.

Jeff St. Germain