Brevard College

Abbie Parde enters her fifth season as the head coach of the Brevard College volleyball program, continuing to build a competitive culture and elevate the program within the conference.
 
Under Parde's leadership, the Tornados have qualified for the conference tournament in each of the past three seasons, marking a period of sustained success and consistency. Her teams showed steady improvement during her first three years at the helm, increasing their win total each season. In 2024, Brevard recorded its highest number of victories since 2009, reflecting the continued progress of the program.
 
Parde has also overseen the development of standout student-athletes. Brevard has produced conference Rookie of the Week award winners in each of the past two seasons, highlighting the program's commitment to developing young talent. In 2022, Makenna Parkins earned All-Conference honors, becoming one of the program's top individual performers.
 
As she enters her fifth season, Parde remains focused on building upon the program's recent success while fostering excellence on the court, in the classroom, and throughout the Brevard College community.
 
Honor and Awards:

• 2025 USA South Rookie of the Week Abigail Kelly
• 2025 USA South All-Sportsmanship Team Jaxson Tumicki
• 2025 Academic All-District Team Jaxson Tumicki, Izzy Boulay, Emma Fontana, Lili White
• 2024 USA South Rookie of the Week Izzy Boulay (two-time)
• 2024 USA South All-Sportsmanship Team Justine St. Louis
• 2024 Academic All-District Team Makenna Parkins, Jaxson Tumicki
• 2023 USA South Player of the Week Kaitlyn Pressley
• 2023 USA South Defensive Player of the Week Bailey Lance
• 2023 USA South All-Sportsmanship Team Caelyn Murphy
• 2023 Academic All-District Team Makenna Parkins, Kaitlyn Pressley, Jaxson Tumicki
• 2022 USA South All-Conference Honorable Mention Makenna Parkins
• 2022 USA South All-Sportsmanship Team Caelyn Murphy
• 2022 Academic All-District Team Bailey Lance, Kaitlyn Pressley, Grace Pukas

 
Personal:

• Masters Degree in Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University
• Bachelor Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln