Kevin O’Connor, North Platte Community College Men’s Head Basketball Coach and Athletic Director has announced the hiring of Alexa Hopping, as the new Head Women’s Volleyball Coach.

Hopping replaces Sally Thalken, who retired following the season after 34 years of coaching;  and will take over duties immediately.

Hopping played volleyball for the Lady Knights during the 2008 and 2009 seasons.  During the 2009 season Hopping was named to the Nebraska Community College Athletic Association All-Conference team, as well as the National Junior College Athletic Association All Region IX team.

During the 2013 and 2014 seasons, Hopping served as the assistant coach for the Lady Knights Volleyball team.
Further details may be released closer to the 2015 Fall Volleyball season.