Darlene Mitchell

Darlene Mitchell

Mitchell joined the NCCU volleyball  program in 2011 as an assistant coach and was named the Interim Head Coach Dec. 1, 2013.

Mitchell joined NCCU after a three-year stint at North Carolina A&T. From 2008-11, she served as a volunteer assistant volleyball coach and assistant sports information director.

As a volunteer assistant coach for her alma mater, Mitchell focused on fundamental development, tactical aspects of the game and refining defensive and offensive training.

Prior to her time at North Carolina A&T, Mitchell instructed various developmental volleyball camps in the High Point and Greensboro area under USA Volleyball and Wesleyan Christian Academy.

Mitchell, who earned her bachelor’s degree in 2007 from North Carolina A&T, graduated with a 3.2 grade point average in sports science and fitness management.

While posting Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference accolades in hitting (11th in 2005) and blocking (5th in 2004), Mitchell was gaining academic honors, making the Dean’s List from 2005-5007.

Mitchell resides in Greensboro, N.C., with her twin sister Arlene Mitchell, who is the assistant volleyball coach at North Carolina A&T.