Head Coach Michelle Blaeser
mblaeser@csbsju.edu
Year at CSB: 11th year with the Blazers, 8th as head coach. Served as the assistant Coach from 1997-1999.
Additional Coaching Experience:
17 years of coaching experience including 14 years of college, 9 years of junior Olympic, and 2 years of high school. 
- 1993-present: Owner of Play Hard Sports Camp, Inc.
- 1993-present: Adult & Elementary Clinician
- 1996-1998, 2004-present: Trail Blazers of Central Minnesota (St. Cloud Area)
- 1993-1996: University of Minnesota at Mankato Assistant Coach
- 1993-1995: Mankato Junior Olympic Coach
- 1991-1993: Womens and Mens Assistant Coach at the University of Minnesota
- 1990: Apollo High School Head Coach
- 1989: Mankato East High School Assistant Coach
Athletic Career:
- Four year starter at Division II Mankato State University from 1985-1989.
College Education:
- 1993: Master's degree in Sport Management/Sport Psychology from the University of Minnesota
- 1990: Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, coaching certificate from Mankato State University
Coaching Honors:
- 2005 Advanced to the NCAA tournament second round
- 2005 Ranked in the Top 25 AVCA National Poll all year
- 2004 Ranked in the Top 25 AVCA National Poll all year
- Qualified for National twice with Mankato Juniors
- 1994-present: Speaker at the MSHSL Clinics for coaches
Professional Organizations:
- American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)
Family:
- Married to Brian Blaeser, they have two children together.
Coaching Style:
- Great emphasis is placed upon teamwork, communication skills and personal growth. Practices are well-organized with a commitment to quality performance.
Michelle Blaeser's CSB Coaching Records
| Year | Overall | MIAC |
| 2000 | 14-18 (.438) | 8-6 (.571) 5th Place |
| 2001 | 12-15 (.444) | 6-5 (.545) 6th Place |
| 2002 | 15-13 (.536) | 7-4 (.636) 4th Place |
| 2003 | 14-16 (.467) | 7-4 (.636) 3rd Place |
| 2004 | 18-4 (.818) | 8-3 (.727) 3rd Place |
| 2005 | 23-6 (.793) | 9-2 (.818) 3rd Place |
| 2006 | 15-13 (.536) | 5-6 (.455) 6th Place |
| 2007 | 21-11 (.656) | 8-3 (.727) 2nd Place |
| Overall | 132-106 (.555) | 58-33 (.637) |
Series Record with MIAC
| School | Wins | Loses |
| Augsburg | 27 | 3 |
| Bethel | 22 | 9 |
| Carelton | 23 | 9 |
| Concordia | 19 | 17 |
| Gustavus | 17 | 12 |
| Hamline | 24 | 10 |
| Macalester | 26 | 5 |
| Saint Catherine | 27 | 2 |
| Saint Mary's | 23 | 5 |
| Saint Olaf | 23 | 22 |
| Saint Thomas | 18 | 25 |
Swanson Blaeser's Milestone
| 1st Victory | September 1, 2000 | Concordia-St. Paul |
| 25th Victory | October 6, 2001 | Gustavus Adolphus |
| 50th Victory | September 26, 2003 | St. Olaf |
| 100th Victory | September 15, 2006 | Simpson (Iowa) |
Athletic Department
College of Saint Benedict
37 South College Avenue
St. Joseph, MN 56374
320-363-5301
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