Celia Blattner

Celia Blattner is the Head Volleyball Coach at Crown College.

Blattner was named the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance in July 2024. Blattner will begin her 2nd season as the Head Volleyball Coach at Crown. The Polars broke 5 school season records last season and earned the third ever UMAC player of the week selection.

She has spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach at Crown while also coaching club volleyball for the past six years. She also gained experience as a student assistant in her final semester at Bethel University. As a player Blattner competed in three seasons as an outside hitter at Bethel University.

Coaching Mission:

• First and foremost, it is our goal to provide student-athletes with an opportunity to grow and develop their relationship with the Lord. We understand that everyone comes in at a different point in their walk with the Lord, but it is our hope to walk alongside our players in that journey. Second, we expect our student-athletes to hold themselves to excellent academic standards while practicing time management skills in order to balance academic and athletic responsibilities. Finally, we aim to provide our student-athletes with a great four-year volleyball experience in our program. It is our intent that players participating in this program understand the value of hard work while striving to achieve individual and team goals.

Education:

• Bethel University - Bachelor of Art in History (2021)
• Crown College - Master of Sports Coaching and Administration (2023)

Experience:

• Various clubs throughout the metro, Head Club Volleyball Coach, 2017-Present
• Crown College, Graduate Assistant, 2021-2023
• Crown College, Head Volleyball Coach, 2023-Present

Personal Life:
Originally from Cold Spring, Minnesota. Resides in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities.

Career Record (at Crown):
Year Record UMAC UMAC Finish Postseason
2023-24 2-27 0-14 8th -