STOCKTON, Calif. – Starting competition in spring 2027, the Pacific men's volleyball program will be led by Devin Young, who was announced as the head coach by Director of Athletics Adam Tschuor.
 
He'll be the first Tigers head coach since the sport was discontinued following the 2013-14 fiscal year.
 
"Bringing men's volleyball back to Pacific is a significant moment for our department and our university, and Coach Young is the right leader to guide this program forward," said Tschuor. "He combines elite-level experience, a clear vision for building a championship culture, and a genuine passion for developing student-athletes. We're confident he will lay a strong foundation for long-term success."
 
Young brings eight years of experience from BYU, where he served as an assistant coach. He helped guide the Cougars to a No. 1 national ranking and a national championship match appearance during his tenure.
 
"I am beyond excited to become a Pacific Tiger and to lead this new era of Pacific men's volleyball," Young said. "I'm grateful to Adam, Wes Yourth and Leslie Chang for their trust and belief in me. From the beginning of the interview process, I've been impressed by the innovative thinking and collaborative, team-driven culture within the athletic department."
 
Pacific will compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, one of the nation's premier men's volleyball conferences. The Tigers will be competing against Stanford, UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, BYU, Concordia Irvine, Menlo, Jessup, UC Merced and Vanguard.
 
"This program has a tremendous history and a passionate alumni base, and I'm excited to continue connecting with them," Young said. "Together, we're going to build a men's volleyball program that competes at the highest level and embodies the mission and values of University of the Pacific."
 
During Young's time at BYU, the Cougars were ranked No. 1 in the nation in 2020 before the season was cut short due to COVID-19. In 2021, he helped lead BYU to an MPSF championship and a national runner-up finish.
 
"I want to thank Shawn Olmstead and the BYU administration for an incredible experience that prepared me for this new challenge," Young said. "BYU is a special place. I loved the staff and players I worked with every day, and I learned a lot from each of them. I look forward to building on that experience here at Pacific."
 
Prior to his coaching career, Young worked in sales for Volleymetrics, helping drive growth that ultimately led to the company's acquisition by Hudl.
 
As a student-athlete at BYU, Young competed in two NCAA Final Fours and was a national runner-up in 2013. A middle blocker, he was a two-time All-MPSF selection and a two-time MPSF All-Tournament honoree, averaging 1.38 kills and 1.09 blocks per set during his four-year career.
 
"As a BYU community, we couldn't be more excited for Devin and his wife Marie as they embark on this new journey. Devin's connection and influence here at BYU goes back many years to his time as a player. He won championships and hung banners both as a player and as a coach and will forever have a special place here at the Smith Fieldhouse. Devin has a very strong connection with our players and there's no doubt he will begin to build that at Pacific starting with his first day on the job," said Olmstead, BYU men's volleyball head coach.
 
"As a men's volleyball community, this is an exciting time for all of us as Pacific returns to the game and especially exciting for us at BYU as we get to watch and cheer on Devin as one of our own. We're forever grateful for what Devin has contributed to us here at BYU."
 
A native of McMurray, Pennsylvania, Young is married to his wife Marie, and the couple has four children: Braden, Emma, Molly and Mozzy. He earned his bachelor's degree in business management and his master's degree in instructional psychology and technology from BYU.
 
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