Dennis Amundson, the seventh head coach in the history of the Minnesota State University volleyball program, came to MSU after spending the 2004 season as an assistant coach at the University of St. Thomas.
While at St. Thomas, Amundson was responsible for technical training, scouting, defensive systems and recruiting. Prior to his stint with the Tommies, he enjoyed eight seasons as a volunteer assistant coach at the University of Minnesota. From 1996 to 2003, he helped lead the Gophers to seven NCAA tournament appearances, five Sweet 16 appearances, one regional and Big Ten title and an appearance in the Final Four.
Amundson has been involved with club volleyball programs in the upper Midwest since 1987, guiding the Mosquito Coast junior Olympic team during that time. He also guided St. Paul Harding High School to three state tournament appearances (‘87, ‘98, ‘91).
“Across the state of Minnesota and throughout the upper Midwest, Coach Amundson has established a reputation as being a premier coach, strategist and clinician," MSU Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman said. “He is highly regarded by coaches and student-athletes at both the high school and college level and is renowned for his ability in terms of player development. His experiences have put him in contact and allowed him to train some elite players in this region, including some that have competed at the Olympic level."
“Coach Amundson has established an outstanding array of personal contacts, and his network will make him an invaluable asset to our program. He comes to us highly recommended by many of his peers, and I am confident that MSU volleyball will flourish under his direction."
