Indiana State University Athletics

Indiana State volleyball head coach Lindsay Allman announced the addition of Sammi McCloud, a veteran as both an assistant coach and player, to her staff Monday, March 20, 2017.
 
"I am beyond thrilled and honored to be joining the Indiana State volleyball program. In talking with Lindsay and the players, I know the potential of this team is huge and I am excited to help contribute," McCloud said. "I want to thank Athletic Director Sherard Clinkscales and Senior Associate Athletics Director Angie Lansing for this opportunity."
 
"All of the factors that made Sammi such a successful teammate and athlete, are what I am most excited for her to bring to ISU," Allman said. "Her charisma and excitement for helping younger athletes get better is undoubtedly contagious. I look forward to her positive impact within the coaching staff and with our current and future Sycamores."
 
In her first season in the Wabash Valley, McCloud helped guide Indiana State to a tied for fifth finish in the Missouri Valley Conference followed by the program’s first-ever win in MVC Tournament play.
 
McCloud joined Allman and the Sycamores after spending the previous three years with the High Performance Volleyball Club in St. Louis. With the club, McCloud served in head coach and assistant coaching roles. She also served as the liaison between club leadership and coaches.
 
McCloud spent a season at Xavier as an assistant coach, helping lead the team to a 21-11 overall record and a 16-0 mark at home. She coached four players that earned A-10 postseason accolades, including Stephanie Vorherr who was named Libero of the Year while Aubree Smith was named the league's Rookie of the Year. Additionally, redshirt sophomore Alex Smith and sophomore Sarah Brown were named to the First Team All-Conference teams. At Xavier, she served as the team's recruiting coordinator. Other duties with the Musketeers included defensive strategy, film exchange, budget and team travel. 
 
McCloud played professionally for Terville Florange Olympique Club from 2010-11. She served as a right side blocker and primary passer on the court throughout all rotations. Her team ended the season with a win over Hainut for a first-place finish in the league.
 
Over her four-year career at Saint Louis, McCloud was twice named A-10 Player of the Year (2008, 2009) becoming the first player in SLU's history to earn the honor, and was a seven-time A-10 Player of the Week. As a freshman, McCloud was named the A-10 Rookie of the Year and the A-10 Championship Most Outstanding Player. She was also twice named All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)
 
McCloud graduated from Saint Louis in May of 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in community/women's studies.