Brandywine Alumna Emily Battista Named Head Volleyball Coach

MEDIA, Pa. -- 2017 Penn State Brandywine graduate Emily Battista was named head volleyball coach at her alma mater announced Director of Athletics Bobbi Caprice on Thursday.

Battista was a four-year member of the Lions' volleyball team from 2012-16. A veteran of 96 matches as a defensive specialist, Battista helped Brandywine to four postseason appearances, including the team's first-ever Penn State University Athletic Conference championship in 2015. Battista earned all-conference recognition following her senior season after finishing fourth in the conference in digs.

The four-time PSUAC All-Academic Team honoree graduated in 2017 with a degree in human development and family studies.

Battista returns to Brandywine following a stint as an assistant coach at NCAA Division III Immaculata University. While with the Might Macs, Battista assisted in all aspects of the program during her five years with the team.

Battista began her coaching career at Harcum College during the 2017-18 academic year. She also has coached in the club ranks with Sparks Volleyball.