Aug. 25, 2015
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- George Mason University has announced the hiring of former Penn State men's volleyball assistant coach Jay Hosack. After serving on the Nittany Lion coaching staff since 2010, Hosack will now lead the Patriots' men's volleyball team as the fifth head coach in program history.
"Jay Hosack has elite collegiate and national coaching experience and we are extremely excited he is going to guide our men's volleyball program," said George Mason University Assistant Vice President, Director of Athletics, Brad Edwards. "He is a proven winner having reached the NCAA National Final title match and winning a gold medal with the USA Men's Junior National team. He is a well-respected recruiter evidenced by the numerous All-American and All-Conference selections awarded to his student-athletes. Combine his coaching experience with his passion and commitment, and he will take our program to the next level."
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Statement from head coach Mark Pavlik: "First I would like to take the opportunity to thank Jay for everything he's done at Penn State. His contributions to the program will long be remembered by everyone within the Penn State family. I wish him nothing but the best as he moves on as head coach at George Mason. I'm also excited that he's staying within the EIVA conference, as I am confident he will continue to strengthen the league for many years to come. It's always great when things like this happen for your friends."