Jan Stanley
West Henderson High School
Impact Statement
“It wasn’t just volleyball to me, it was teaching life lessons and seeing how the girls turned out.“
-Jan Stanley
Biography
Stanley started the school’s volleyball program in 1975. This year she led a Falcons team with just one senior on the roster to a 26-0 record, losing just three sets all season, and her fifth Class 2A state championship. During the season she became the state’s all-time winningest coach and her career record is 671-114. She has led the Falcons to eight title-match appearances,previously winning state titles in 1989, 1990, 2003 and 2004.
Stanley, who was named co-National Coach of the Year this year by PrepVolleyball.com, actually owns state titles in two sports. She coached the Falcons to more than 250 victories overall and the 1991 girls’ basketball state championship. Stanley also has coached track and field, tennis and softball at the school. Stanley was inducted into the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2008.
Stanley lead West Henderson until her retirement in January 21, 2010. Her coaching career highlighted 30 conference titles and five State Championships. Her career record was 698-116. Stanley ranks second overall for most victories in North Carolina.
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