Eric Snyder's time at the University of Mary was short-lived.

Snyder stepped down from his position as the school's volleyball coach on Tuesday after completing just one season. His resignation will take effect on Dec. 1 and a search for a new coach will take place immediately.

Snyder cited personal reasons in resigning from his post.

"The situation I have at home with my family will not allow me to continue to coach," Snyder said. "I will have to get a normal job. I think if I had a choice I would continue coaching, but unfortunately things are out of my control. I have to prioritize."

Snyder was named the head coach last February. The Marauders finished with an overall record of 7-24 this fall, an increase of two wins over the previous year, and a 1-19 mark in the Northern Sun.

He joined U-Mary after coaching two seasons at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. Snyder turned around the program at Stonehill and was honored as one of 30 up-and-coming coaches under the age of 30 in volleyball at all levels.

"We appreciate all Eric did for Marauders volleyball this year and wish him the best of luck," U-Mary athletic director Roger Thomas said in a press release. "I had hoped he could remain here and continue to rebuild our program, but I understand and respect his need to leave the university at this time."

Even though the wins didn't pile up this year, Snyder said he felt like he accomplished a lot this year.

"The feeling of the program has taken a step up," Snyder said. "The competitive nature on the floor and how we train and practice has gotten better. I'm proud of how these young ladies competed and worked hard."

Snyder is a 2004 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University, where he served as an assistant volleyball coach during his undergraduate years.

He was a graduate assistant at Tiffin University in Ohio and an assistant coach for the South Alabama Jaguars in 2006.

Snyder said he enjoyed his time in Bismarck.

"I enjoyed meeting the people and the openness and friendliness the people showed me," Snyder said. "I was so far away from home. I had no family or friends here."