Staff Directory
Patzer, Robert

Robert Patzer
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- Assistant Coach
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Robert Patzer was officially added to head coach Shannon Thompson's staff on July 3, 2024 as Seton Hall's newest assistant coach.
Patzer comes to South Orange after spending the last year as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for women's volleyball and assistant coach for men's volleyball at Merrimack College. Under his guidance, the women’s team had its best record since transitioning to Division I.  Among several responsibilities, he scouted opponents with student athletes, recruited, handled travel logistics, conducted bi-weekly team meetings and executed practice plans.
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Prior to his time at Merrimack, Patzer was a graduate assistant coach at Daemen University. Â
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A 2022 graduate of Daemen, the 6-foot-6 Patzer was a talented opposite hitter / setter and collected match highs of 20 kills, 43 assists and 14 digs throughout his career.
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Patzer comes to South Orange after spending the last year as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for women's volleyball and assistant coach for men's volleyball at Merrimack College. Under his guidance, the women’s team had its best record since transitioning to Division I.  Among several responsibilities, he scouted opponents with student athletes, recruited, handled travel logistics, conducted bi-weekly team meetings and executed practice plans.
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Prior to his time at Merrimack, Patzer was a graduate assistant coach at Daemen University. Â
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A 2022 graduate of Daemen, the 6-foot-6 Patzer was a talented opposite hitter / setter and collected match highs of 20 kills, 43 assists and 14 digs throughout his career.
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