MSU Moorhead Athletics

Donella Palmer played a major role in the creation of the women's athletic program at MSU Moorhead.  She launched volleyball as a varsity sport in 1968 while spending 14 seasons as the head coach.  Palmer fashioned four consecutive 20-win seasons including a 20-8 mark in 1976 that included a Minn-Kota Conference title and a third-place finish at the MAIAW state meet. She also served on the administration side as women's athletic director at Moorhead State.