GRINNELL, Iowa - Kristland Damazo has joined Grinnell College as an assistant coach for the volleyball program.
 
A native of Beaver Falls, Pa., Damazo received her bachelor's degree from Geneva College where she majored in sport management. During her time at Geneva, she was a two time all-conference selection and helped lead her team to the NCAA tournament in 2011. 
 
She got her coaching start while in college at Geneva, where she coached with the Infiniti Volleyball Club out of Salem, Ohio. Damazo was also an assistant coach at the University of Valley Forge in 2017 and helped lead the team to a program best 18-7 record.
 
Damazo resides in Grinnell with her husband, DJ, and three sons, Malachi, Simeon, and Josiah.

"We're so excited for Kristland to join our program and it was beyond evident in the hiring process how much she will add to GCVB," said Grinnell coach Eric Ragan. "Kristland's volleyball knowledge, passion for the game and ability to build relationships will make her a great mentor for our team."