Men's Volleyball
- Title:
- Graduate Assistant Coach
Mike Morici returns to the Mastodon sideline after a successful five years on the court for the 'Dons. A Graduate Assistant coach, Morici is pursuing a Master's degree in Professional Communication.
2008 Season
Morici competed in 24 of the team's 27 matches last year while recovering from injury. He totaled 46 digs, averaging .61 per set. Played in a total of 75 sets for the Mastodons. Offensively Morici marked a rare libero kill at Saint Francis 2/8, handed out five assists, had two service aces and a finished the year with a .905 serve percentage. He dug a season high 15 balls vs. Ball State 3/7 and marked seven digs at Mercyhurst 1/19. Also received a season high 39 serves against Ball State 3/7.
2007 Season
Mike Morici was a medical red-shirt during the 2007 campaign.
2006 Season
Mike Morici played in 27 of the Mastodons 30 matches in the 2006 season. Led IPFW in digs with 226, averaging 2.31 per game. Morici finished 4th in the MIVA in digs, averaging 2.51 in conference action. He played in a total of 98 games in 2006. He also booked 15 assists. Dug up 21 balls twice in 2006 (at Quincy on 2/11 and vs. Quincy 2/25). That total was just two off of his team record 25 digs set in 2005. Had 10 matches with 10 or more digs.
2005 Season
Morici patrolled the back line for the Mastodons in all 30 matches during the season. Morici was 10th in the MIVA in conference digs with 2.06 per game. He was second on the team, overall, with 208. He trailed only MIVA First-Team selection Matt Zbyszewski, who had 248. Had a season-high four assists vs. Findlay on 4/23. Morici dug up an IPFW match record 23 balls at Quincy on 2/5. Had his lone kill of the year at Penn State on 2/18.
High School
While at Carmel High School, Morici excelled academically and athletically. He received the Algebra and Gemetry Award. He was named All-Conference (ESCC), honorary captain All-Area, and honorable mention All-State by the Chicago Tribune and the Sun Times. He was also captain his high school team.
Personal
Son of Frank and Nancy Morici. Has one sister, Cara. Graduate student in communication.
