Gophers coach McCutcheon to move to assistant AD role after season

Just over a week after University of Minnesota volleyball head coach Hugh McCutcheon announced this as his final season leading the program, his next step has been revealed.

Tuesday, the program announced that McCutcheon will move to a newly created role of assistant athletics director and sport development coach, starting on Jan. 1.

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McCutcheon has led Minnesota for the past 11 years, helping the program capture two Big Ten titles and three trips to the NCAA Final Four.

“I am excited for Hugh to start this new role in January,” U of M Director of Athletics Mark Coyle said in a statement. “His guidance and proven leadership will benefit all of our coaches as we continue to work to provide a holistic and world-class experience for our student-athletes. Hugh has had success at the Olympic and collegiate level coaching both men and women, and I know he will be able to provide additional value to our programs starting in January. In the meantime, we will continue to do everything we can to support Hugh and his team as they finish the season.”

Additionally, Coyle announced a search committee consisting of himself and nine others that will work to find and hire the program’s next head coach. Those joining Coyle on the committee are: Julie Manning, Tricia Budke, JT Bruett, Stephanie Davis, Susan Goldstein, Katie Harms, Melissa Maines, Tim McCleary, Peyton Owens III.