Volleyball

Chris Kilmer
first season


Chris Kilmer was named the head coach of the Saint Michael's College volleyball program in February 2008. He replaces Emily Decker, who stepped down following four years at the helm of the Purple Knights.

Kilmer was an assistant coach with the Saint Michael's volleyball program for three years prior to his promotion. He helped lead Saint Michael's to an 11-win season in 2006, the second-most wins for the program since 1995.

Kilmer, a 1999 graduate of Plymouth State College with a bachelor of arts degree in English writing, was a four-year member of the Panthers' volleyball team, and also served as an assistant coach for the women's team. Kilmer captained the squad and was the club's president from 1997-99, and was named the team's Most Valuable Player in 1999.

Kilmer spent five years with the Lakes Region Junior Olympic Volleyball Club, based in Meredith, N.H. He most recently served as the head coach of Lake Region's 16-and-Under regional team.

A native of Essex Junction, Vt., Kilmer was a founding member of the Essex High School volleyball club. His coaching experience also includes stops at Moultonborough (N.H.) Academy and Plymouth (N.H.) Regional High School. He currently works at Secure Financial Services in Mallet's Bay.