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Melissa Lussier

  • Title
    Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach

Melissa Lussier concluded her second year as an assistant coach for the women’s volleyball team at SUNY New Paltz following the 2023 season. 

In her two years on staff, the Hawks won 20-plus matches and earned a spot in the SUNYAC Tournament where they appeared in their 10th SUNYAC Final under head coach Matt Giufre. 

Lussier previously acted as volunteer assistant coach for the Oswego State women’s volleyball team in 2021. Prior to her coaching at Oswego and SUNY New Paltz, Lussier was a former student-athlete, playing three years for the Lakers. 

Playing primarily at right side for Oswego, the Cortlandt Manor, NY native was a third-team All-SUNYAC selection in 2019 after leading her team in points (330.5), kills (249) and aces (58). Also excelling in the classroom, Lussier earned a spot on the SUNYAC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll for three-straight seasons.