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Gratitude. Grit. Grace. This is how new Clemson Volleyball Head Coach Jackie Simpson Kirr plans to attack each and every day – each and every moment – with her team. Own Today is the now the program’s mantra, which encompasses three components: gratitude, grit and grace. Kirr assumed the role of head coach on May 6, 2021 after Clemson and former head coach Michaela Franklin mutually agreed to part ways after a four-year stint. Kirr previously served as the program’s Associate Head Coach, recruiting coordinator and offensive coordinator. After one of the oddest seasons perhaps in the history of college sports due to COVID-19, one in which saw the 2020 volleyball season bleed into the 2021 calendar year, Kirr had the tall task of formulating – in a shortened offseason – her coaching staff and roster as well as setting forth the core values that she hopes will shape a prosperous culture for years to come. But if there’s anyone that is up to the task, it is Kirr, who not only ....
Clemson also received strong performances from freshman middle blocker Colleen Finney and sophomore setter Mckenna Slavik. Finney registered a season-high seven blocks, including three solos, along with nine kills. Slavik dished out a match-high 38 assists and dug 16 Hokie attacks, just one dig shy of her career best. With the win, Clemson concluded its 2020 season with an overall record of 12-10 and was 6-10 in ACC matchups. Virginia Tech (6-11, 5-11 ACC) also closed out its season on Saturday. Both teams were knotted at 12-12 in the opening set, but Clemson outscored the Hokies 13-7 in the final 20 plays of the set to win it, 25-19. Hannah posted five of her 20 total kills in game No. 1 on just six swings with no errors. Finney and Thomas also added four kills each. Set No. 1 saw plenty of fluid offense as Clemson hit .538, while the Hokies hit .345. ....