Merrimack College Appoints Hayden West-Mather as Men's Volleyball Head Coach

Strategic Insights -

Merrimack College has announced the appointment of Hayden West-Mather as the new head coach of the men's volleyball program. West-Mather comes to North Andover from Nichols College, where he led the team to an elite eight appearance in the Division III NCAA tournament, finishing the 2024-25 season with a 14-4 record and winning the NEVC conference tournament championship.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hayden West-Mather has been named the head coach of the Merrimack College men's volleyball program, becoming the second coach in program history.
  • West-Mather has a proven track record of success, leading Nichols College to an elite eight appearance in the Division III NCAA tournament, including a 14-4 record and a NEVC conference tournament championship.
  • He was recognized as the youngest head coach in NCAA history to win a tournament game, and his team's second-round win over Steven's Institute of Technology is considered one of the biggest upsets in men's volleyball tournament history.
  • West-Mather has a strong commitment to serving students and prioritizing their holistic development, and has demonstrated an ability to win at a high level on the court.
  • He has hired from programs including Beantown Volleyball Club and Natick High School, and has worked under the tutelage of Peter Suxho, former Albanian National Team coach.
  • West-Mather has strong recruiting skills and has a network of contacts in the volleyball community, including top prospects from the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Statistics:

  • West-Mather's Nichols College team finished the 2024-25 season with a 14-4 record and won the NEVC conference tournament championship.
  • His team's second-round win over Steven's Institute of Technology is considered one of the biggest upsets in men's volleyball tournament history.