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JAMESTOWN, ND. (Jimmiepride.com) – The University of Jamestown has announced that assistant coach Travers Cox has been hired to become head coach of the Jimmie men’s volleyball team.

Travers replaces Riley Salmon, who accepted the head coaching position at Concordia University-Irvine.

“Coach Cox was an integral part of our success last season and his integrity, demeanor and work ethic are a perfect fit for our institution and department,” said UJ Director of Athletics Sean Johnson. “He has a passion for the game that is second to none. Our student-athletes expressed their overwhelming support for Coach Cox.”

Cox joined the UJ men’s volleyball coaching staff in January as an assistant coach and helped the Jimmies to the NAIA national tournament in the program’s first full year of competition.

UJ posted a 21-3 record, captured the GPAC crown, and went 1-1 in NAIA tournament pool play in Des Moines, Iowa.

Two of the team’s three losses last year came to No. 1 ranked and national champion Grand View (Iowa) and the other to No. 6 Park (Mo).

In just a season and a half, the Jimmies have a combined program record of 32-5.

“This is a dream come true for me,” said Cox. “I absolutely loved being the assistant coach and working with the team during the 2021 season. I have great respect for the school, culture, team, and what Coach Salmon and the University of Jamestown have built.”

Cox brings over 30 years of experience in coaching indoor and outdoor volleyball to UJ. He has coached for Helena High School in Helena, Montana, West High School in Anchorage, Alaska, Helena YMCA in Helena, Montana, Home Court of America in San Antonio, Texas, Capital City Volleyball Club in Helena, Montana and Alaska Midnight Sun Volleyball Club in Anchorage, Alaska.

“The Jimmie men’s volleyball program is in great hands with Coach Cox,” said Salmon.  “He will lead the UJ program the right way.”