#KnowYourOCAthleticsStaff: Megan Merchant

September 7, 2020

With only a few athletic teams competing this fall, we knew the Olivet College fans are going to miss sports just as much as our student-athletes, coaches and athletic staff. We are hoping to fill that void by having some special content on our website throughout the semester. On Mondays, you will get to #KnowYourOCAthleticsStaff through some questions and answers with our head coaches and athletic administration.

Question 1: What is your name?
Answer 1: Megan Merchant

Q2: What is your current job title?
A2: Head Women's Volleyball Coach and SWA

Q3: How long have you been at Olivet?
A3: 8 years, just started ninth season

Q4: What made you decide to come to Olivet?
A4: It was a great opportunity to re-build a program.

Q5: What is the number one reason you tell a prospective student-athlete on why he/she should attend Olivet?
A5: Our program really offers a unique Division III experience with some of the things that we do and the relationships they will develop with teammates, coaches, staff and faculty are second to none .

Q6: Where did you attend college?
A6: I have a double major from Great Lakes Christian College in Interpersonal and Organizational Communications and Bible Theology. I also have a Michigan Teaching Certificate from Cornerstone University. And, I have a master's degree in Higher Education Leadership from Upper Iowa University.

Q7: Did you play any sports in college?
A7: I played volleyball. I was an All American and was inducted to the Great Lakes Hall of Fame in 2019 as a member of the inaugural class.

Q8: What is an interesting fact about yourself that nobody knows?
A8: I love to bake. I have a secret love of real estate. I still play volleyball a couple times a week. I have amazing gardens and love flowers.

Q9: Family? Spouse's name, and children's name(s)?
A9: Husband, Andy. Son, Eli (7) and daughter, Mya (2-1/2). Baby #3 on the way and due late January/first week of February 2021.