A familiar foe is switched sidelines for the 2025 season when Jeremiah Huntt was tabbed as the University's newest men's volleyball head coach.
Huntt enters his second season at the helm of his program in 2026. He completed his first season as head coach with a 6-21 overall record, with four of those wins coming in Skyline Conference play.
Huntt is familiar to both the University and the Skyline Conference. The Bronx, New York native was a four year standout with rival Purchase College, earning the conference's Rookie of the Year honors in 2019, as well as a Second Team All-Skyline selection.
"I'm extremely excited to welcome Jeremiah to the Dolphin family," Stern told UMSVAthletics.com. "We believe his recent experience within the Skyline will propel the program forward, and his experience working within collegiate athletic departments is also a plus to our evolving staff."
"Throughout the hiring process, there was nothing but excitement for me. Being a college athlete in the same conference as UMSV, I had an idea of the school, but when looking to coach here, it shifted the way I thought about the University and campus," stated Huntt. "The athletic department is here for their student-athletes, and UMSV is constantly expanding for the better and I absolutely love that. I am excited to take on this role and buy into the mission of both athletics and the school as a whole."
Huntt's coaching experience began at The Woodstock Academy, where he served as the school's assistant coach. Despite being the second-in-command, Huntt gained experience in a number of areas, including developing practice plans, creating techniques for different levels of student-athletes and implemented innovative training methodologies to advance both skill and knowledge. In addition to Huntt's time spent on the volleyball staff, he assisted in coaching the basketball team as well as leading The Woodstock Academy's lacrosse program.
Huntt additionally gained athletic administrative experience during his time with Purchase. From 2019 through 2022, Huntt aided the sports information department with game day logistics while also spearheading the filming of all Panthers home events.
"I am very excited for the 2025 season. I believe with the talent that is here already, and the guys that have committed, we can shake up the Skyline," Huntt continued. "I am ready to put my experience and knowledge on the table for these guys and help them grow both as athletes and individuals."
After receiving his bachelor's degree in literature and film, Huntt graduated with a master's degree in athletic administration from Ohio University in May of 2024. He currently resides in the Bronx.
