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September 30, 2011

Rutgers-Newark Named Trevino to Take the Helm

NEWARK, NJ – Pedro Trevino, a former player and current assistant coach at NJIT, has been named the head men’s volleyball coach at Rutgers-Newark, Director of Athletics Mark Griffin has announced.

"I really appreciate Mr. Griffin giving me the opportunity to take over the program,” said Trevino. “My goal is to build off of what the team accomplished last year and maximize the team's potential to get to the EIVA Finals."

Trevino further noted the solid make-up of players, "We have a great mix of returning and new players. This will let us accomplish our goal, and build a successful program."

With a deep background in area prep volleyball plus experience as an assistant coach at Kean University (2010-11), Trevino served as head girls’ volleyball coach at Summit High School last year. He helped the school to a 15-9 season which tied a school record for victories while earning the team a trip to the state Group II South semifinals.

He also has served as an assistant coach for the boys’ volleyball program at St. Joseph’s of Metuchen for the past three years. Trevino was also the varsity and junior varsity coach at St. Agnes School in Clark from 2006 to 2008.

A 2001 graduate of NJIT with a bachelor of science in management and a minor in sports management, Trevino was a four-year starter as setter for some of the Highlanders finest teams (1997-2000). NJIT piled up a cumulative record of 74-35 during his four seasons while posting milestone victories over Rutgers-Newark, Penn State, Ohio State, George Mason and Princeton.

As a freshman, Trevino keyed the Highlanders to a 17-10 record and a runner-up finish in the first NCAA Division III national tournament. NJIT shocked Division I teams from Ohio State and George Mason to highlight the year.

In 1998, NJIT rose to NCAA Division II status in style by posting a 17-8 record as the Highlanders won its first EIVA Tait Conference and EIVA Division II championships. Trevino, who ranked third among EIVA setters, was named to the EIVA Division II All-Tournament Team. A win over perennial Division I national contender Penn State punctuated the season.

Trevino and his teammates reached new heights during his junior season by posting a 24-5 mark and their second straight EIVA Division II title. The Highlanders knocked off Princeton and Rutgers-Newark to gain an EIVA Championship tournament berth opposite Penn State. The Nittany Lions prevailed, 3-2, but NJIT claimed the Springfield Hall of Fame Classic championship during the regular season. Trevino, who ranked among the top 10 nationally in assists average, was named to all-tournament teams at the Hall of Fame Classic and the EIVA Division II Championship.

As a senior 2000, Trevino was NJIT’s Male Athlete of the Year after setting a new program record for career assists as the Highlanders finished 16-12 capped by an EIVA Championship first-round win over George Mason.

The Racine, Wisconsin, native also played men’s basketball during his senior season at NJIT.

The Rahway, NJ, resident begins work immediately with a Scarlet Raider program which posted a 17-12 record and earned a trip to the EIVA Championship semifinals last spring.



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Conference News 2005-06 \| 2006-07 \| 2007-08 \| 2008-09 \| 2009-10 \| 2010-11 \| 2011-12 September 30, 2011 Rutgers-Newark Named Trevino to Take the Helm NEWARK, NJ – Pedro Trevino, a former player and current assistant coach at NJIT, has been named the head men’s volleyball coach at Rutgers-Newark, Director of Athletics Mark Griffin has announced. "I really appreciate Mr. Griffin giving me the opportunity to take over the program,” said Trevino. “My goal is to build off of what the team accomplished last year and maximize the team's potential to get to the EIVA Finals." Trevino further noted the solid make-up of players, "We have a great mix of returning and new players. This will let us accomplish our goal, and build a successful program." With a deep background in area prep volleyball plus experience as an assistant coach at Kean University (2010-11), Trevino served as head girls’ volleyball coach at Summit High School last year. He helped the school to a 15-9 season which tied a school record for victories while earning the team a trip to the state Group II South semifinals. He also has served as an assistant coach for the boys’ volleyball program at St. Joseph’s of Metuchen for the past three years. Trevino was also the varsity and junior varsity coach at St. Agnes School in Clark from 2006 to 2008. A 2001 graduate of NJIT with a bachelor of science in management and a minor in sports management, Trevino was a four-year starter as setter for some of the Highlanders finest teams (1997-2000). NJIT piled up a cumulative record of 74-35 during his four seasons while posting milestone victories over Rutgers-Newark, Penn State, Ohio State, George Mason and Princeton. As a freshman, Trevino keyed the Highlanders to a 17-10 record and a runner-up finish in the first NCAA Division III national tournament. NJIT shocked Division I teams from Ohio State and George Mason to highlight the year. In 1998, NJIT rose to NCAA Division II status in style by posting a 17-8 record as the Highlanders won its first EIVA Tait Conference and EIVA Division II championships. Trevino, who ranked third among EIVA setters, was named to the EIVA Division II All-Tournament Team. A win over perennial Division I national contender Penn State punctuated the season. Trevino and his teammates reached new heights during his junior season by posting a 24-5 mark and their second straight EIVA Division II title. The Highlanders knocked off Princeton and Rutgers-Newark to gain an EIVA Championship tournament berth opposite Penn State. The Nittany Lions prevailed, 3-2, but NJIT claimed the Springfield Hall of Fame Classic championship during the regular season. Trevino, who ranked among the top 10 nationally in assists average, was named to all-tournament teams at the Hall of Fame Classic and the EIVA Division II Championship. As a senior 2000, Trevino was NJIT’s Male Athlete of the Year after setting a new program record for career assists as the Highlanders finished 16-12 capped by an EIVA Championship first-round win over George Mason. The Racine, Wisconsin, native also played men’s basketball during his senior season at NJIT. The Rahway, NJ, resident begins work immediately with a Scarlet Raider program which posted a 17-12 record and earned a trip to the EIVA Championship semifinals last spring.