Silvia Johnson
	College: American '01 Years at American: Fifth Position: Volunteer Assistant Coach

Silvia (Panak) Johnson is now in her fifth year as an assistant coach at American University. As a 2001 AU graduate, Johnson brings her recent experiences as a student-athlete to the coaching staff as well as a national championship ring from her days at Long Beach State University. Johnson played her junior and senior years for American, winning the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championship both years. She was named team MVP in 1999 and Johnson was also the 2000 American University Scholar-Athlete of the Year. A two-time All-CAA selection, Johnson was ranked among the NCAA leaders in aces in both of her seasons at American. Before transferring to American, Johnson played for Long Beach State and was a part of the undefeated 1998 NCAA Championship team. Johnson still holds the school record for most assists in a match at 75, which she accomplished twice in her career. She is the career leader at AU for assists per game and is eighth all-time in aces per game. Johnson currently resides in Rockville, Md., and married Winfred Johnson in April 2003. In March 2004, they welcomed their first daughter, Tatiana and recently added another daughter, Natalia, this past spring.