Labrador joined Miami’s Cradle of Coaches, which has recognized more than 100 Miami graduates who are coaches or administrators in various sports across the nation.
“It’s a huge honor to be considered in the same class as all of the members in the Cradle of Coaches,” Labrador said in a press release. “Thanks to the committee and to Miami’s head volleyball coach Carolyn Condit for giving me my first opportunity to coach in college and for nominating me for the award. To this day, I still hold true to the words Carolyn and Miami helped instill, ‘Love and Honor.’”
Wittenberg Athletic Director called it an honor work alongside Labrador.
“I have never met a coach who has accomplished so much and yet is so humble,” Williams said. “Paco displays incredible conviction, pride and self-discipline in what he does, and despite all his personal and team accolades, he still challenges himself and his women each day to get better and better.”
Entering the season, Labrador led all Division III coaches in winning percentage (.868). His career record stands at 412-65. He has been named North Coast Athletic Conference Coach of the Year seven times.
The Tigers (6-3) rank sixth in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. Their only losses are to No. 7 Hope, No. 17 Carnegie-Mellon and No. 1 Calvin. They have victories over No. 13 Christopher Newport, No. 12 Juniata, No. 4 Cal Lutheran and No. 23 Elmhurst.
Wittenberg hosts Hiram at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pam Evans Smith Arena in its North Coast Athletic Conference opener.
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