Eric Melton is in his second season as an assistant coach for the Samford Bulldogs.
Before joining the Bulldogs, Melton spent a year as manager at Illinois State University. While at Illinois State, he also took on a number of coaching responsibilities, including facilitating tape exchange, and taking and recording statistics.
He also spent two years at Fenton High School as the head girl's volleyball coach and later as the head boy's volleyball coach. Additionally, he coached the Sideout Boy's Volleyball Club.
The Wood Dale, Ill., native played for the Sports Performance Volleyball Club in 1998 and for one season at Quincy University. He also played two seasons at Illinois State University.
Melton graduated in May 2006 from Illinois State University, with a B.S. degree in history.