Pioneer Spotlight: This week's "Get to know the Malone Athletic Staff" segment features Head Volleyball Coach, Tanya Hockman. Coach Hockman has been a volleyball coach at Malone for 16 years. Follow her on twitter @hockmaniacs
 
What is your favorite coaching memory at Malone?
-November 20, 2010- Defeating Indiana Tech in four sets at Indiana Tech in the opening round match of the NAIA National Tournament
 
Where did you grow up?
-Kidron, Ohio- 30 minutes west of Canton
 
What sports did you play in school (high school and/or college)?
-Volleyball, Basketball, Softball in High School; Volleyball and Basketball at Malone
 
What's your most embarrassing memory (as a coach at Malone or in general)?
-Tripped on my stirrups running to first base in a high school softball game and nearly de-pants myself in the process!
 
What is your favorite dessert?
-I'm not much of a dessert person, but key lime pie or anything with dark chocolate
 
What's the greatest accomplishment you have achieved at Malone?
- Longevity; The daily challenge to live a life worthy of God's calling. Wrestling with the imperfect balance of being a mother and wife in a vocation that demands complete commitment.
 
What's your favorite Bible verse?
-Too many favorites… Psalm 16:11 "you have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
 
What's your favorite professional sports team(s)?
-Cleveland Indians, I love baseball
 
What's your favorite restaurant in the area?
-Don Panchos Mexican Grill in Green, Ohio
 
What's your favorite hobby or activity outside of coaching?
-Flower gardening, golfing (if I had more time and money) and my favorite, time spent with my family
 
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