Aug. 1, 2005
Loyola University Chicago has announced the hiring of Lauren Mikos as an assistant women's volleyball coach this afternoon. Mikos' hiring completes the staff of first-year head coach Marcie Bomhack.
"I am thrilled to add Lauren Mikos to the Loyola Women's Volleyball Staff. Lauren has exactly what we are looking for in a coach," said Bomhack. "Her passion, driveand excitement for the game will help to inspire and motivateour players. Lauren not only knows the university, she also understands what it is like to be a volleyball player here and how to compete in the Horizon League and make it to the NCAA tournament each year. Lauren and I share several key values which we will pass onto the Loyola Volleyball program- commitment, discipline, communication, and a hard work ethic. She brings a wealth of diverse experiences, from her playing days, being an alumna of Loyola, and from coaching with several of the local clubs and high schools. Lauren's knowledge and background will continue to help the program remain at the top of the Horizon League each year."
Mikos, a 2002 graduate of Loyola, returns to her alma mater in a different role, after helping the Ramblers to a 42-18 record in her two seasons as a player, including a trip to the 2000 NCAA Tournament. Mikos donned the Maroon and Gold during the 2000 and 2001 seasons after transferring from Indiana State and made an immediate impact, finishing third on the team with 298 digs during the 2000 campaign. She developed into the team's top offensive option as a senior, leading the team in both kills (356) and digs (303) as the Ramblers advanced to the conference championship match.
She has developed her coaching skills at both the high school and club levels, working as an assistant coach for the Elite Volleyball Program, headed by former Rambler head coach Therese Boyle-Niego, for the past four years. In addition, Mikos also served as the freshman head coach at national powerhouse Mother McAuley High School in 2002 and as an assistant for the Celtic Force Volleyball Club last season.
A native of Worth, Ill. and alumna of Mother McAuley, Mikos graduated Magna Cum Laude from Loyola with degrees in marketing and human resource management.
