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Wiley College Volleyball Roster | Schedule | Stats Nancy Sikobe, Head Coach Ms. Nancy Sikobe was born in KaKamega, Kenya on August 15th to Reverend Johnston and Ms. Rita Sikobe. Coach Sikobe followed her dreams and continued her education and athletic career at Central Methodist University (CMU) in Fayette, Missouri. While assisting the 26-11 Lady Eagles in reaching The Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament appearance, she was striving for excellence in the classroom. In 2008, Coach Nancy Sikobe obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Prior to coming to the United States, Coach Sikobe had participated in three All African Games: 1991 in Cairo, Egypt; 1995 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe; and 1999, in Cape Town, South Africa. Coach Sikobe’s accomplishments have made her a high profile role model in Africa. Coach Sikobe is fluent in three different languages and has participated on several professional teams. She was the captain of two World Volleyball Championships in Japan during the years of 1991 and 1995, the captain of two World Club Championships in Brazil in 1992 and 1993 and the captain of seven African Club Championships starting in 1992 through 2001 throughout the African continent. During Coach Sikobe’s collegiate career with the CMU Lady Eagles in 2007, she led the volleyball team with 50 Ace Serves, 347 Digs, and 220 Kills. With such great success on the court, Coach Sikobe was named the ALL Heart of America Athletic Conference Honorable Mention Player of the Year. In 2004 and 2005, her personal accolade was the All American Midwest Player Honorable Mention. “Coach Sikobe brings leadership and versatility to the athletic program. The Department of Athletics will grow during her tenure;” states the Director of Athletics Andre S. Payne. Coach Nancy Sikobe is entering her first year as a head coach. To pursue her dreams, she sacrificed and left in Bungona, Kenya with her two kids. Emmanuel Isanda, Assistant Coach Coach Emmanuel Isanda, a native of Kisii, Kenya, enters his first season as assistant volleyball and track and field coach. Prior to joining the Wildcats staff, Coach Isanda was the assistant volleyball coach at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky. After high school, Coach Isanda received an athletic scholarship in soccer to Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky. During college, he soared to great heights by doing the unusual; Coach Isanda participated in track and field, and volunteered as a student assistant coach for the Lady Raiders Volleyball team helping accomplish a 28-9 overall record for the 2008 season. As a runner, he won several awards; but his most memorable achievement is the Track and Field Team’s winning the Mid South Conference and being a recipient of the All-American Academic Award. He successfully completed his education at Lindsey Wilson College in May 2008 where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Coach Sikobe states “I’m absolutely thrilled that Emmanuel is joining the Wiley Family”. I have always admired his professionalism, work ethic, and energy. He is a perfect fit for the team.