SOMERS, Wis. – Wisconsin-Parkside has selected Dominic Yoder as the new head coach of the Rangers volleyball program, Director of Athletics Tamie Falk-Day announced on Monday.
 
"I'm excited to be adding Dominic to our Ranger family," said Falk-Day. "He is an experienced, proven head coach that will have an immediate impact as our team looks to build on their success. Additionally, he is a strong recruiter and knows our conference well."
 
Yoder comes to Wisconsin-Parkside after serving as the head coach at Northern Michigan for the past 10 seasons.
 
"I would like to thank Steve Wallner and the search committee for the opportunity to coach at Wisconsin-Parkside," said Yoder. "I also want to thank Tamie Falk-Day and Linda Bell, and I am inspired and excited to work with two passionate athletics and volleyball administrators."
 
Yoder had an outstanding tenure at Northern Michigan that included three NCAA Tournament appearances. He compiled an overall record of 191-117 during his 10 years and had a 121-56 record in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play. He led his Wildcat teams to six 20-win seasons and nine straight GLIAC Tournament appearances. Northern Michigan advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2008, 2009 and 2010 under his leadership.
 
"One the items that really attracted me to Wisconsin-Parkside was the enthusiasm and high expectations both Tamie and Linda have for the volleyball program," Yoder added. "The team really sold me on their desire to work hard to ensure immediate success. So our goals are going to be simple but lofty.
 
"I want our Ranger program to be a consistent top four team in the Great Lakes Valley Conference ensuring an opportunity to compete for a conference championship as well as the chance to compete in the NCAA Tournament. Academics will be a priority in our program. The team's success will be determined by annually winning the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for a grade point average of 3.30 or better. Community service will also be high on our list of team goals."
 
Prior to taking over at Northern Michigan, Yoder was the head coach at Cameron University where compiled a 25-4 record and led the Aggies to a Lone Star Conference North Division championship and he was named the North Division Coach of the Year.
 
Yoder began his collegiate coaching career at Michigan Tech where he served as an assistant coach from 2004-05. He also coached at Battle Creek Central High School and has coached on the club level prior to joining the collegiate coaching ranks.
 
Yoder earned his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Western Michigan in 1998 and earned his Master of Arts in Physical Education degree from Western Michigan in 2010.

Yoder and his wife Ariane have two children, Lilah and Levi.
 
Yoder becomes the 12^th coach in Wisconsin-Parkside history replacing Christine Paciero who resigned her position.