Courtney Stewardson, a 2008 graduate of Furman University, is beginning her second season as a graduate assistant coach with the University of Delaware volleyball team after helping guide the Hens to an impressive finish during her first campaign.
In 2008, Stewardson worked closely with Delaware’s setters, helping the young group eventually lead the Blue Hens to the program’s second straight conference championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
She joined Gary Lee, who helped the Hens win the 1992 North Atlantic Conference title, as the only Delaware volleyball coaches to win a conference crown in their first years with the program.
Stewardson, a native of Apple Valley, Minnesota, completed her undergraduate work in the field of health and exercise science last spring. At Delaware, she is pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership.
While at Furman, Stewardson was a standout setter for the Paladins during her four-year career. A two-time All-Southern Conference selection, she led a potent offense that ranked first in the league in hitting percentage during her junior and senior seasons.
On an individual level, she finished second in the SoCon in assists-per-game during each of her last two seasons. As a junior, she posted a 12.46 average before notching an 11.89 mark during her senior campaign. She capped her career in third place on the school's all-time assists list with 4,572.
A graduate of Apple Valley High School in 2004, she led her volleyball team to two top-five finishes in the state tournament. An All-Conference honoree as a senior, Stewardson also was named to the All-State team during her final year at Apple Valley.
Graduate Assistant Coach Courtney Stewardson