Volleyball positions at Springville, City High are open

Claude Howard steps down after leading Springville to 8 state tournaments; Tricia Carty resigns after 20 years within the City program, the last 5 as head coach

Jeff Linder

Nov. 23, 2022 9:43 am

Springville volleyball coach Claude Howard leads a discussion during practice Aug. 11. Howard has announced his resignation. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Iowa City High volleyball coach Tricia Carty signals a serve in 2020. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)

Claude Howard, who coached Springville to eight state volleyball tournaments in the past 10 years, confirmed to The Gazette that he has announced his resignation.

Howard posted a record of 293-93. The Orioles were 38-4 this season and reached the Class 1A state semifinals.

“I have not accepted a job anywhere elsewhere and plan to weigh opportunities,” he said via email.

Springville was the 1A runner-up in 2021.

Also, Tricia Carty has stepped down at Iowa City High after serving 20 years with the program, the last five as head coach.

Carty led the Little Hawks to an 86-69 mark and three regional finals.

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