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Volleyball Adds Aaron Gordon to the Coaching Staff
3/27/2023 1:39:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BUFFALO, N.Y. – University at Buffalo women's volleyball Head Coach Scott Smith has announced the addition of Aaron Gordon to his staff as assistant coach. He joins third-year assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Delaney Gallagher.
Aaron Gordon comes to Buffalo from VCU where he served as an assistant coach since June of 2021. For the duration of the 2020-21 season, he was the Rams' graduate assistant. As a graduate assistant, Gordon helped VCU to a 13-5 record, as well as a berth in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship Match. Gordon led VCU's serve receive passing efforts and assisted in scouting reports, as well as a multitude of administrative duties.
Prior to VCU, Gordon spent four years as a student manager for national powerhouse Florida. During his tenure, the Gators forged a 110-18 record and reached the NCAA Tournament four times, including a National Championship Match appearance in 2017.
"Aaron was on my radar right from the beginning of our search and continued to impress us at every step," stated Head Coach Scott Smith. "Aaron's approach towards training and his ability to see the big picture of what we are trying to accomplish at UB really made him a great fit for this position. He has mentored under very successful coaches at his previous assignments and is eager to make a positive impact with our players and program. His preparation and attention to detail helped him stand out in a field of strong candidates and I believe he will be a great asset to the program."
He has also served as an assistant coach in the Gainesville Juniors Volleyball & Ocean Bay Volleyball Club, as well as a player-coach for Florida's men's club volleyball program during his undergraduate tenure.
Gordon earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Florida in 2020 and completed his Masters of Sport Leadership from VCU's Center for Sport Leadership in December of 2021.
Aaron Gordon comes to Buffalo from VCU where he served as an assistant coach since June of 2021. For the duration of the 2020-21 season, he was the Rams' graduate assistant. As a graduate assistant, Gordon helped VCU to a 13-5 record, as well as a berth in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship Match. Gordon led VCU's serve receive passing efforts and assisted in scouting reports, as well as a multitude of administrative duties.
Prior to VCU, Gordon spent four years as a student manager for national powerhouse Florida. During his tenure, the Gators forged a 110-18 record and reached the NCAA Tournament four times, including a National Championship Match appearance in 2017.
"Aaron was on my radar right from the beginning of our search and continued to impress us at every step," stated Head Coach Scott Smith. "Aaron's approach towards training and his ability to see the big picture of what we are trying to accomplish at UB really made him a great fit for this position. He has mentored under very successful coaches at his previous assignments and is eager to make a positive impact with our players and program. His preparation and attention to detail helped him stand out in a field of strong candidates and I believe he will be a great asset to the program."
He has also served as an assistant coach in the Gainesville Juniors Volleyball & Ocean Bay Volleyball Club, as well as a player-coach for Florida's men's club volleyball program during his undergraduate tenure.
Gordon earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Florida in 2020 and completed his Masters of Sport Leadership from VCU's Center for Sport Leadership in December of 2021.
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