ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Jack McWilliam has been named as the next Assistant Coach of the Bard College Men's Volleyball Program as announced by Head Men's Volleyball Coach Tyler Zowaski. 

"We are very excited to add Jack to our staff and look forward to welcoming him to Annandale," said Zowaski. "He brings a strong attention to detail, exuberant energy and experience within numerous facets of the game. His background in education will have a direct impact on the players and our practice environment."

"I'm extremely grateful for this opportunity and especially thankful to Coach Tyler for believing in me and giving me the chance to be a part of this program. Volleyball has been such a big part of my life, and having the opportunity to continue that journey at the college level as a coach means a lot to me," said McWilliam. "I'm excited to take everything I've learned throughout my time as a player and coach and bring that passion and experience to Bard. I'm looking forward to building relationships with the players, helping them grow both on and off the court, and continuing to develop myself as a coach along the way." 

Jack McWilliam joins Bard after earning a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from Russell Sage College. He most recently coached for the 16u boys at Prodigy Volleyball Academy. 

At Prodigy Volleyball Academy, McWilliam was trained and IMPACT-certified by the academy's governing body, USA Volleyball. He was part of a diverse staff with seasoned, highly experienced coaches as well as younger and newer talent. 

McWilliam played at Russell Sage as an outside hitter, libero, and setter. He appeared in 87 matches and played over 280 sets, closing his career with 660 assists, 443 digs, 106 kills, and 37 service aces. He led the NEVC in total digs and digs per set as a sophomore, and he followed it up with a top-four ranking in total assists and assists per set as a junior. He accomplished all of this as a walk-on who went on to play all four years in college.