Young Named to NJCAA Hall of Fame

Central Community College is pleased to announce that Mary Young, Raiders volleyball coach and athletic director, has been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Hall of Fame.

Young is in her 28th year as head coach of the CCC volleyball squad and stepped into the role of athletic director in 2019. Young's coaching record is 779-415. Under her leadership, the Raiders have won 17 Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference (NCCAC) championships, 14 Region 9 championships, and appeared in 12 NJCAA national tournaments. Young has been named American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) West Region Coach of the Year three times, NCCAC Coach of the Year 14 times, and NJCAA Region 9 Coach of the Year 16 times. She also received the NJCAA Sportsmanship Award in 2014 and was an Omaha World-Herald Midlands Coach of the Year finalist in 2018. 

"I'm incredibly grateful for this recognition and for the opportunity to work in community college athletics and the volleyball community," Young said. "Being inducted into the NJCAA Volleyball Hall of Fame is truly an honor and it reflects the incredible players, colleagues and mentors I've had throughout my career. I've been fortunate to have unwavering support from Central Community College and my family who shaped my approach and guided me along the way."

Throughout her career, Young has coached 97 All-NCCAC players, 90 All-Region 9 players, 25 NJCAA All-Americans and three AVCA All-Americans. 

"We are so proud of Mary and the involvement she has had at CCC ever since being a dual athlete as a student and then coming back working in admissions, as faculty member and now as the athletic director and head volleyball coach. She is a true leader and an outstanding individual and human being," said CCC President Dr. Matt Gotschall. "I am very proud of this honor and it's very well deserved."

On a national level, Young has served on several NJCAA committees including NJCAA DII volleyball and beach volleyball as well as chaired both committees. She has worked as an assistant region director, region director and an NJCAA Board of Regent members. Young is also credited with co-editing the writing of the legislation for the addition of beach volleyball as an NJCAA sport.