Rose Mary Magers-Powell (born June 25, 1960), formerly known as Rose Magers, is a retired female volleyball player from the United States. As a middle blocker, Magers-Powell won a silver medal with the United States women's national volleyball team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles under the guidance of coach Arie Selinger.[1][2][3]

Magers-Powell also helped the United States win the bronze medal at the 1982 FIVB World Championship in Peru and the silver medal at the 1983 Pan American Games in Caracas.[1]

College

Magers-Powell played college women's volleyball for three years with the University of Houston, and then transferred to Louisiana State University for her last year of college.[1]

Coaching

Magers-Powell is currently head coach of women's volleyball at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville.[4]

Personal life

Magers-Powell resides in Huntsville, Alabama with her husband Harry Powell and has two sons, William Powell and Brandon Powell.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Rose Magers". Olympedia. Archived from the original on July 16, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "RCVC Director". Rocket City Volleyball Club. Archived from the original on September 24, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Vecsey, George (August 8, 1984). "Triumph and Defeat for American Women; Volleyball; China Ends U.S. Quest". The New York Times. p. A15. Retrieved September 5, 2024. (subscription required)
  4. ^ "Rose Magers-Powell". Alabama A&M Athletics. Archived from the original on August 18, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Name: Rose Magers-Powell". Huntsville Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on August 18, 2023. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
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