Gerry Vensel begins her seventh season as a member of the Behrend Lions volleyball staff.

Vensel brings a wealth of collegiate coaching experience to the Behrend Lions program. Since 1987 she has directed the State Champs Volleyball Camps, and previously spent nine years as the head coach of the Gannon Golden Knights. While guiding the Gannon program she led the team to an impressive 271-61 record, three NCAA regional championships and three Elite Eight appearances. She has continued working with high school and college programs since her stint at Gannon. Vensel, a three-time Coach of the Year, was also inducted into the Edinboro University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Vensel earned an undergraduate degree from Edinboro and MBA from Gannon.