TOWSON, Md. – Eric Hammond, who spent the last six years as the Associate Head Coach at UMES, has been named an assistant coach for the Towson University volleyball team, it has been announced by head coach Don Metil.
"Eric and I have worked together for the past six years and I am excited to bring him with me into his new role here at Towson University,” said Metil. “He is energetic, enthusiastic and his knowledge extends beyond the court. Current and future players at Towson will benefit from his care.
Eric has a great work ethic and he shares in my philosophy and training methods. He is a fantastic communicator and relentless recruiter. The diversity that Eric possesses combined with his background will prove invaluable to the success of our athletes, on the court and beyond."
Hammond served as a volunteer assistant coach at UMES during the 2002 and 2006 seasons before being promoted to associate head coach when Metil was hired in 2007. He was also named the Hawks' recruiting coordinator in 2009. Hammond played a key role in the 2011 and 2012 teams winning the MEAC Championship and advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history.
While at UMES, Hammond was involved in all areas of on the floor coaching, match preparation, player development, recruiting and scouting. During his time in Princess Anne, Md. he helped Metil and the Hawks post seven straight seasons of 20 or more wins, four undefeated conference regular seasons and six MEAC Northern Division regular season championships. UMES posted a 61-3 record in conference play during that run.
During the summer, Hammond works as a court coach and evaluator for the USA Volleyball Beach High Performance and as a coach for High Peaks Volleyball Camps. He also served as the head coach of the Delmarva Juniors/Timeout Volleyball Club.
Hammond edits and writes for multiple national volleyball magazines. He is a member of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and is the chair of the Publications Sub-committee.
Hammond earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Salisbury University in 2000. He played for the club volleyball team for two years.
