Former Rochester Institute of Technology standout Emily Verbridge was named the seventh head coach in the history of the Saint Michael’s volleyball program in July of 2004. She led the Purple Knights to a 6-19 record in her first season, including a 4-2 record at the Ross Sports Center.

A 2002 graduate of RIT, Verbridge guided the Tigers to a 117-45 record during her stellar four-year career. RIT's Senior Female Athlete of the Year in 2002, Verbridge set the program's single-season mark with 730 kills in 2001, and finished her career with the highest kill-per-game average in team history.

An AVCA All-New York Region selection, Verbridge ended her career holding seven school records. She was a six-time Tournament MVP, a five-time Rochester Area College Athlete of the Week and a two-time Empire 8 All-Conference selection.

A native of Williamson, New York, Verbridge earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and was a five-time Dean’s List selection at RIT. She currently works at Howard Community Services in Burlington.

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