Tricia Melfy is in her first season as a member of the Minot State volleyball coaching staff.
Before joining Minot State, Melfy served as a physical education teacher and the head volleyball coach at Campo Verde High School in Arizona. She also served as the head women's track & field coach.
Melfy was the director and a head coach of the Eclipse Volleyball Club during her time in Arizona as well. Her duties included media relations, club promtions, budgeting, staff selection, staff training, and multiple other duties.
She received her Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University majoring in exercise science/physical education. During her time at ASU, Melfy received All-American honors in the Heptathlon in 1992 and 1994. She also qualified for the Olympic Trials in 1992 and 1996.
Before attending ASU, Melfy attended Mesa Community College where she played volleyball and was a member of the track & field team.
Melfy continued her education as she earned her Master of Education from Northern Arizona in 2002.
Melfy currently resides in Minot.
