Young enters his fourth season as the Volleyball Assistant Coach in 2025-26.
Young came to Webster University from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville where he has worked with the volleyball program since 2014. He served as an assistant coach for the Cougars before getting promoted to associate head coach in 2017. As the associate head coach, he served as the recruiting coordinator as well as the offensive coordinator.
In his first year as the associate head coach, Young helped guide the Cougars to 23 wins on the season. The Cougars made their first ever national postseason tournament and finished with their best RPI (No. 92) in program history. In 2018, Young led the Cougars offense to an Ohio Valley Conference best 13.76 kills and 13.12 assists per set.
Prior to his time at SIUE, Young spent time at Washington University in St. Louis where he served as the interim head coach in 2013. He led the Bears to a 27-8 overall record and a second round appearance in the NCAA Division III Volleyball Championships. His teams produced two All-Americans, two All-Region performers, five All-Conference honorees, and on Academic All-Region recipient.
Before his time at Washington University, Young spent six seasons as an assistant coach at Lindenwood (Mo.) University where he was an assistant coach for both the men's and women's volleyball programs. He helped lead the women's team to 141 wins, three conference championships, and two appearances in the NAIA National Championships. On the men's side, he helped lead them to 146 victories, two NAIA National Championship Semifinal appearances, and the 2009 NAIA National Championship. He helped both teams make the transition to NCAA Division II in 2012.
Before joining Lindenwood's staff, Young spent time at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, as a student assistant coach. Prior to joining the collegiate ranks as a coach, Young coached high school volleyball at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Sycamore, Illinois, and Holt High School in Wentzville, Missouri. Young also led the Cornerstone Royals to the 2006 ACS Illinois State Championships.
Young received in his Bachelors of Arts in Visual Communications and Studio Art from Graceland University in 2004. During his time as an undergrad, Young competed for the Graceland volleyball team as well as the track and field team. He received his Masters of Fine Arts in Studio Art from Northern Illinois University.
