Bob Eichelberger, who is known as “Big Bob” due to his 6-6 frame, has great technical knowledge of the game and a wealth of experience that will go a long way towards the 15-1 teams’ development. While at Peru, Bob coached the first collegiate men’s volleyball program in the state of Nebraska, and the squad was ranked as high as No. 7 in the nation during their first season. He also led both the men’s and women’s squad to the playoffs in each season he was on the sidelines. Bob coached five NAIA Academic all-Americans and five MCAC Academic all-Conference selections during his tenure. Prior to his stop at Peru, Eichelberger served as an adjunct professor and technology administrator at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He instructed the “Principles of Coaching Volleyball” to approximately 90 students.In Las Vegas, Eichelberger was involved in the club volleyball scene from 1987-1999. He was the owner/director of the All Sports Volleyball Club in Las Vegas, the largest volleyball facility of its kind in southern Nevada. During this stop, he developed skills of more than 150 female volleyball players, over 20 of whom went on to receive college scholarships.
Additionally, his 16 and under team reached a national ranking of No. 31 among 1,000 plus teams in the USA and he led the 14th ranked 18 and under team in the Southern California region. From 1987-94, Eichelberger served as the director/head coach at the Green Valley Athletic Club Las Vegas. His team was ranked in the top-10 in the Southern California Men’s Power Volleyball Region. He also coached and trained two players that went on to win the national AA USA Volleyball Grass Championships. As a player, Eichelberger played YMCA volleyball from 1971-76 as a middle and right side hitter and setter, where he participated in the 1975 USA Volleyball Nationals. After suffering an knee injury, he then ventured into the coaching profession.
Bob graduated from UNLV with a bachelor of science degree in education in 2000.