Murphy tabbed to direct Schaumburg girls volleyball

For the first time in nearly three decades, there will be a new person directing the Schaumburg girls volleyball program.

Tim Murphy has been named the varsity coach, replacing the retiring Jeanette Pancratz, who has been in charge for the past 27 years of her 36-year career as a teacher and coach.

During her tenure, Pancratz amassed 824 total career wins, making her one of the top 15 all-time winningest girls volleyball coaches in Illinois.

"Coach Pancratz has positively impacted and shaped the girls volleyball program into what it is today through her expertise, passion and dedication," said Schaumburg principal Tim Little. "While she will certainly be missed, we are thrilled to have coach Murphy take over the program. His coaching experience, energy and enthusiasm will undoubtedly help our team achieve continued its success in the future."

In addition to coaching volleyball, Murphy will teach physical education at Schaumburg beginning this fall.

He has served as the boys volleyball head coach at Lake Park since 2011 and was junior varsity girls volleyball coach since 2012.

While at Lake Park, he coached four Elite Eight teams and one Final Four team.

Prior to that, Murphy was the boys volleyball head coach at Addison Trail in 2009, while also serving as that school's junior varsity girls volleyball coach (2005-2012) and junior varsity boys volleyball coach (2005-2011).

He is currently the co-director, tournament director and head coach for SYNC Volleyball in Schaumburg.