Eastern Michigan Athletics
Volleyball
Kessenich, John
John Kessenich
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- jkesseni@emich.edu
- Phone:
- 734.487.7811
John Kessenich begins his second season with the EMU volleyball program in 2013. Kessenich joined the Eagles prior to the 2013 campaign. At EMU Kessenich is in charge of the Eagles’ blocking scheme as he works closely with the middle blockers and outside attackers.
“Johnny has beem a great addition to our staff,” remarked Berrington. “His successful playing career is an asset as he works with our blockers and attackers. His experience and insight as a player will help our players develop to their highest potential.”
Kessenich is no stranger to NCAA Division I volleyball programs as he has worked with both Western Michigan University and Northwestern University. He spent the 2012 spring with WMU, while serving as a volunteer assistant from 2009-10. He also served as the Wildcats Juniors U-18 club’s head coach.
Following his time with NU, the Kalamazoo, Mich. native served as a coach at the University of Michigan Camps in 2010 and 2011. During that time, he was also an assistant coach of the U-M women’s club volleyball team.
Prior to coaching on the court, Kessenich was an outstanding player at both Richard Montgomery High School and Vassar College. While at Montgomery, Kessenich served as a varsity captain from 2002-2005. The 2005 graduate led the Rockets to a Montgomery County Championship in 2004, and was named the Montgomery County Player of the Year in that season.
Following his graduation from Montgomery, Kessenich attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Serving as the team’s setter. In 2008, Kessenich led the Brewers to the Division III National Championship match in which they fell to Springfield College, 3-0. Kessenich was named to the National Championship All-Tournament Team, and was named an All-American in 2008 and 2009. He was honored by Vassar College his senior year when he garnered the school’s Male Athlete of the Year award. In 2008, Kessenich averaged 12.38 assists per set and totaled a career high 1,263 assists on the season.
After graduating with a degree in mathematics and religion from Vassar, Kessenich qualified for the AVP tour in 2009 and he also competed in the USAV Open Adult Nationals in 2010.
Off the court, Kessenich dedicates much of his time to serving the community. Most recently, he worked with Americorps NCCC and has earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Award Recipient, which is an award for completing 500 hours of community service in a 12 month period.
“Johnny has beem a great addition to our staff,” remarked Berrington. “His successful playing career is an asset as he works with our blockers and attackers. His experience and insight as a player will help our players develop to their highest potential.”
Kessenich is no stranger to NCAA Division I volleyball programs as he has worked with both Western Michigan University and Northwestern University. He spent the 2012 spring with WMU, while serving as a volunteer assistant from 2009-10. He also served as the Wildcats Juniors U-18 club’s head coach.
Following his time with NU, the Kalamazoo, Mich. native served as a coach at the University of Michigan Camps in 2010 and 2011. During that time, he was also an assistant coach of the U-M women’s club volleyball team.
Prior to coaching on the court, Kessenich was an outstanding player at both Richard Montgomery High School and Vassar College. While at Montgomery, Kessenich served as a varsity captain from 2002-2005. The 2005 graduate led the Rockets to a Montgomery County Championship in 2004, and was named the Montgomery County Player of the Year in that season.
Following his graduation from Montgomery, Kessenich attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Serving as the team’s setter. In 2008, Kessenich led the Brewers to the Division III National Championship match in which they fell to Springfield College, 3-0. Kessenich was named to the National Championship All-Tournament Team, and was named an All-American in 2008 and 2009. He was honored by Vassar College his senior year when he garnered the school’s Male Athlete of the Year award. In 2008, Kessenich averaged 12.38 assists per set and totaled a career high 1,263 assists on the season.
After graduating with a degree in mathematics and religion from Vassar, Kessenich qualified for the AVP tour in 2009 and he also competed in the USAV Open Adult Nationals in 2010.
Off the court, Kessenich dedicates much of his time to serving the community. Most recently, he worked with Americorps NCCC and has earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Award Recipient, which is an award for completing 500 hours of community service in a 12 month period.
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