Head Coach: Dale Henderson
(4th season)
Dale Henderson, in his fourth season as Porterville
College head women's volleyball coach, has proven to be one
of the rising stars in the profession.
Last season, Henderson led the Pirates to one of the most
successful campaigns in college history. His 2009 team went
17-6 overall, including an 11-3 second-place finish in the
Central Valley Conference.
The team set school records for best postseason seed (No.
10), highest final NorCal ranking (No. 10), and best overall
state ranking (No. 21). The 2009 volleyball team was voted
"Team of the Year" at the PC awards banquet.
Henderson was also runner-up as CVC Coach of the Year.
Over the past two seasons, eight of his players have been
voted First and Second Team All-CVC as well.
In 2008, Henderson guided PC to a 13-9 mark - giving the
Pirates the best turn-around record in the state (from 2
wins in 2007). For their achievements, Henderson and
assistant Gracie Steidley were honored as the college
"Coaching Staff of the Year."
Prior to joining the PC staff, Henderson coached girl's varsity volleyball at Redwood High School in Visalia. He led the Rangers to their first-ever Valley championship title. In five years at Redwood, he compiled an impressive record of 107-42.
Henderson also made a name for himself coaching the club circuit. He coached the Sequoia Crush, and was the founder and coach for the V-Town Volleyball Club.
He played volleyball in the United State Army (1983-85) as an outside hitter. His American Service team won a Post Championship title in 1984 – the same year the club won the European title. Henderson was named Most Valuable Player.
Newspaper Article
Volleyball
2010 Season Preview: Porterville
Recorder
PC Finishes No. 21 In State
2009 POST-SEASON AWARDS
ALL-CENTRAL
VALLEY CONFERENCE
First Team
Laura Lopez
Olga Velasquez
Second Team
Evan Dillon
Katrina Goulbourne
Sabina Lopez
Honorable Mention
Jennifer Gliddon
Coach of the Year, Runner-Up
Dale Henderson
TEAM HONORS
Most Valuable Player
Laura Lopez & Olga Velasquez
Offensive Player of the Year
Evan Dillon
Defensive Player of the Year
Sabina Lopez
Coaches Award
Jennifer Gliddon
Most Improved Player
Zori Hernandez & Nansi Reyes
Rookie of the Year
Katrina Goulbourne
Most Inspirational
Chyna Smith
Pirates Earn No. 10 Seed In NorCal
Playoffs
For the first time since 2005, the PC volleyball team is
heading to the California Community College Athletic
Association playoffs. The No. 10 Pirates (17-5) will travel
to No. 7 Sierra (19-9) in Rocklin on Tuesday for a 7:30 p.m.
match.
In the final regular season rankings, PC finished No. 10 in
Northern California and No. 25 in the state.
Preview Story
Season Preview: Porterville Recorder
(9/1)
To follow the Pirates' 2009 season, click the
"Schedule/Results" page on the right menu.
2008 POST-SEASON AWARDS
ALL-CENTRAL
VALLEY CONFERENCE
First Team
Olga Velasquez
Jessica Hernandez
Second Team
Laura Lopez
Honorable Mention
Jennifer Gliddon
Gabby Pino
Newspaper Article Link
TEAM HONORS
Most Valuable Player
Olga Velasquez
Offensive Player of the Year
Laura Lopez
Defensive Player of the Year
Gabby Pino
Coaches Award
Jessica Hernandez
Most Improved Player
Jennifer Gliddon
Rookie of the Year
Sylvia Ramirez
