Building the Future of Park Athletics: Growth, Leadership and a Championship Culture

Park University Athletics continues to evolve through intentional program growth, strategic leadership, and a commitment to developing Champions of Character. Park Athletics is building for the future through the addition of Women’s Flag Football, leadership transitions within Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, and the continued success of student-athletes and programs on the national stage.  Joining our Athletics Director Kristin Gillette is Krishna Lee, Head Flag Football Coach, Erin Cooper, Head Women's Volleyball Coach and Interim Assistant during the postseason run, Cody Chidsey, Head Men's Volleyball Coach, and two students Jovan Nikolich and Moises Ortiz. They'd like to share the vision and decision-making behind expanding opportunities for student-athletes, their historic championship run, and an invitation to watch them in person this season.

Krishna Lee, Cody Chidsey, and Erin Cooper represent an exciting new chapter for Park University Athletics, bringing diverse experiences in coaching, player development, and collegiate athletics. Lee, the inaugural head coach of Women’s Flag Football, brings extensive experience developing female athletes from the youth to professional levels. Chidsey, an All-American student-athlete at Rutgers University, brings a high-level playing background and a commitment to continuing the championship tradition of Park Men’s Volleyball. Cooper combines years of collegiate experience with a strong understanding of Park Athletics, drawing on her background as a student-athlete and her experience in coaching and sport administration. Together, they bring a shared commitment to developing student-athletes, building strong programs, and creating opportunities for success both on and off the field and court. Jovan is originally from Serbia and Moises is from the Dominican Republic; they have numerous recognitions as well.