Anna Platek (McGann), who piloted Bedford (N.H.) High School volleyball to four straight NHIAA Division 1 state championships and an 80-match win streak, began her first season as the head coach of the Saint Anselm women's volleyball program in 2024. Platek was named head coach in December of 2023.
Platek guided the Hawks to a 9-15 overall record in her first season at Saint Anselm, posting a 3-7 record in Northeast 10 competition and a 6-6 record from the friendly confines of Stoutenburgh Gymnasium.
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Girls High School Region I Coach of the Year in 2023, Platek compiled a 123-17 overall record in seven seasons as head varsity coach of the Bulldogs, earning NHVCA D1 Coach of the Year honors in 2019 and finished runner-up in 2022.
McGann coached three Gatorade Players of the Year as well as three New Hampshire D1 Players of the Year. Under her tutelage, 20 student-athletes earned All-State recognition with 12 going on to play at NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III institutions.
A former Northeast 10 student-athlete, Platek played collegiately for Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU).
She also serves as the Associate Director and Recruiting Coordinator for the Dynamo New Hampshire Volleyball Club. During her four seasons with Dynamo, Platek has coached the 16U, 17U, and 18U National teams.
Platek holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing from SNHU and resides in Manchester.