Alison Mugler begins her first season as an Express assistant coach with the Owens volleyball program.  Earlier this year, she earned a bachelor's degree in organizational communication from Murray State University.  While at Murray State, Mugler was a member of the volleyball team and earned Ohio Valley Conference All-Newcomer Team and All-Tournament Team honors.  The St. Ursula Academy graduate was a First Team All-City League, All-District and All-Ohio selection in volleyball and helped her team to a high school state championship in 2004.  The Maumee resident also was a member of the Toledo Volleyball Club.  She currently serves as an eighth grade girl's assistant coach at St. Joan of Arc in Toledo.