LEXINGTON, KY - Juniata men's volleyball assistant coach Brandin McDonough was named American Volleyball Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year, as announced by the Association on Wednesday morning.

McDonough is currently in his sixth season as an Assistant at Juniata College, helping the Eagles advance to their first Final Four Berth since 2012 and the most wins in program history (31). During his time as an assistant, Juniata has amassed a 129-39 record and had two athletes receive AVCA Second-Team All-America Honors. 

This is Juniata's first AVCA Assistant Coach of the Year Honor since Pat Shawaryn won the award in 2013. 

The Eagles will travel to Salem, Virginia, to play Southern Virginia in the NCAA Division III Semifinals on Friday, April 25th at 5:00 PM.