Coach Kevin Rodgers is entering his second season on the staff at FDU-Florham. A graduate of New Jersey City University, Rodgers was a four-year member of the Gothic Knight men's volleyball team, finishing his collegiate career as one of the most accomplished players in NJCU history.
Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Marketing, Rodgers took on the role of assistant coach with the men's program for two seasons, before serving as head coach of the men's and women's programs from 2011-2012. He previously served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Montclair High School boys' volleyball team and has served as a clinician at a number of camps at Clifton High School and Central Jersey Volleyball Academy.
A versatile player, Rodgers played outside and middle hitter for NJCU from 2006-2009. A two-year captain, he earned First-Team All-NECVA Metro accolades as a middle hitter in 2008, before claiming Second-Team All-NECVA Metro honors as an outside hitter his senior season. Rodgers helped lead his team to a 71-55 overall record, three post-season tournament appearances, and a pair of 20-win seasons. He was named NECVA Metro Rookie of the Week, earned All-Tournament Team on three occasions, and presently holds school records for kills in a five-set match (36), and three-set match (25). He is the only player in NJCU history to record more than 1,250 kills and 1,000 digs in a career. He wrapped up his career with 1,297 kills, 1,014 digs, adding 257 blocks (64 solo, 193 assisted), 113 assists and 80 service aces. Rodgers currently ranks second in NJCU men's history in kills, points, reception percentage, attacks and service attempts (1,733), while standing in third for points per set, fourth in kills per set and digs, and fifth in sets played.
Rodgers played four seasons at Clifton High School from 2002-2005. There, he was a two-time Player of the Year and two-year captain for the Mustangs (2004-2005). During his high school career, he earned First-Team All-Passaic County, First-Team All-NNJIL and Second-Team All-State honors. He guided Clifton to back-to-back county and league championships as a junior and senior. In 2005, the Bergen Record tabbed Rodgers as North Jersey Player of the Year.
A native of Los Angeles, California, Rodgers moved to New Jersey in spring 2002 and currently resides in Clifton.
