Hastings College Athletic Director Ian Roberts has announced that Head Volleyball Coach Lori Willadsen has resigned from her position at Hastings College due to personal obligations to her family in Colorado.

Willadsen was selected head coach at Hastings College following the departure of Ron Alexander last year. Prior to Hastings College, Coach Willadsen was Head Volleyball Coach at Eaton High School in Eaton, Colo.

HC Volleyball has a strong tradition of excellence, and college officials are confident in the current assistant coaches and staff. Officials will be meeting today to discuss plans for moving forward this season.

Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,190 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.

Athletic Director Ian Roberts is available for interviews Monday, August 1 at (402) 461-7331.