LEWISBURG — After an extensive nationwide search, John Post has been named head coach of the Bucknell volleyball program, vice president for athletics and recreation Tim Pavlechko announced.

Post, who becomes the seventh head coach in team history, arrives at Bucknell after spending the last five seasons as an assistant coach at Yale, where he played a pivotal role in the Bulldogs’ rise in becoming one of the Ivy League’s powerhouses.

“I am thrilled to welcome John Post to Bucknell as our next head volleyball coach,” said Pavlechko. “As an assistant coach at Yale, John has been successful recruiting high-level scholar-athletes and then mentoring them to become champions on the volleyball court. His technical knowledge along with his commitment to cultivating a cohesive team environment make him an ideal fit to continue the upward trajectory of the Bison volleyball program.”

“I am truly honored to join the Bucknell community, with its rich history and commitment to academic and athletic excellence,” said Post. “I look forward to leading the volleyball program to even greater heights, building on the strong foundation already in place, and am incredibly grateful to Tim Pavlechko for granting me this opportunity, and to Dan Isaf and the hiring committee for believing in my vision for the future of Bucknell volleyball.”

During his years in New Haven, Yale posted an overall 95-29 record, a sizzling 58-12 mark in conference action, and appeared in three consecutive NCAA Tournaments from 2022-24. The Bulldogs stepped up in weight class, defeating foes from the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big East and Sun Belt.