Elon University Athletics

A LOOK AT ELON
Location	Elon, North Carolina
Enrollment	7,123 | 6,337 undergraduate (2022-23 totals | 2023-24 TBA)
Founded	1889
President	Dr. Connie Ledoux Book
Director of Athletics	Jennifer Strawley
Faculty Athletics Rep	Dr. Eric Hall
Nickname / Mascot	Phoenix
Colors	Maroon and Gold (Branding Information)
Affiliations	NCAA Division I | CAA Volleyball
Twitter	@ElonVB
Instagram	@elonvb
Facebook	Elon Volleyball

 

PROGRAM HISTORY
First Year of Volleyball	1972
All-Time Record	844 – 838 (.502)
All-Time Division I Record	345-427 (.447)
All-Time D-I Conference Record	162-226 (.418)
All-Time CAA Record	53-111 (.323)
Regular Season Championships (Last)	5 (2010)
Tournament Championships (Last)	2 (1992)
CAA Tournament Appearances (Last)	4 (2022)

 

SCHAR CENTER
Address	542 N. Williamson Ave., Elon, N.C. 27244
Square Footage	160,000
Capacity	5,100
First Game	Aug. 28, 2008 vs. North Carolina A&T (W, 3-0)
Largest Crowd	1,465 vs. North Carolina A&T | Aug. 28, 2008 (W, 3-0)
Total Matches at Schar Center	64
Record at Schar Center	35-29 (.547)

 

VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION
2023 Record	5-22 | Season Statistics | Results
2023 CAA Record (Finish)	2-16 (11th) | 2022 Standings
Postseason	-
Starters Returning	5 + Libero
Starters Lost	1 + Libero
Players Returning	12
Players Lost	3
Newcomers	5

 

HEAD COACHES
Number of Coaches	7
Winningest Coach (by wins)	Susan Leonard | 1988-02 | 306-225 (.576)
Winningest Coach (by percentage)	Kay Yow | 1972-74 | 72-26 (.735)
Winningest D-I Coach (by wins)	Mary Tendler | 2003-Present | 299-340 (.468)
Winningest D-I Coach (by percentage)	Mary Tendler | 2003-Present | 299-340 (.468)
Longest Tenure	Mary Tendler | 22 (Present)

 

HEAD COACH MARY TENDLER
Seasons	22nd as Head Coach | 2003-Pres. | Bio
Elon Record	299-340 (.468)
Overall Collegiate Head Coaching Record	299-340 (.468)
Career Conference Record	144-195 (.425)
Career vs. Non-Conference Opponents	155-145 (.517)
Career vs. Ranked Opponents (Last)	0-1 (L, 3-0 vs. #7 Purdue | Sept. 6, 2014)
Record at Schar Center	35-29 (.547)
Record on the Road	93-165 (.360)

   

COACHING STAFF
Head Coach	Mary Tendler | 22nd season at Elon
Assistant Coach	Willie Whealen | 3rd season at Elon
Assistant Coach	Drew Langston | 2nd season at Elon
Team Manager	Kelly Locke and Josie Crawford
Athletic Trainer	Ashlee Parks
Strength & Conditioning Coach	Evan Mills

 

ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
Volleyball Contact	Ashlee Brackett
Office Phone	336-278-5701
Email	abrackett3@elon.edu
Standard Mailing Address	2500 Campus Box, Elon, N.C. 27244
Overnight Mailing Address	100 Campus Drive, Elon, N.C. 27244