Montclair, NJ – Former Montclair State women's volleyball assistant coach Brian Hurler has been named the Performance Analyst for the USA's Women's National Team.
Hurler will work with directly with the program's coaches and athletes on scouting, video, and match analysis.
"It has been a dream of mine to one day join this National Team staff and to work at this level of volleyball. My time at Montclair State, working under Eddie Stawinski and with our great student-athletes, helped prepare me for this role and fueled my love for our sport. The volleyball staff at MSU has worked incredibly hard to build a program with a high-level culture that promotes volleyball success, love for the game, and personal growth. I look back fondly at my time at Montclair State, and many thanks to the staff and student-athletes there for their support."
Hurler joined the Red Hawks as an assistant coach in 2016, and his addition to the staff proved to be vital. The Red Hawks won the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship in 2016, as Hurler contributed to opponent scouting, in-game analysis, and program operations. Montclair State won 60 matches in his three years on staff and advanced to the NJAC Championship match in 2018.
"I am beyond excited for Brian's new position with USA Volleyball and the Women's National Team," explained Head Women's Volleyball Coach Eddie Stawinski. "Brian made an immediate impact on our program when he started working with us in 2016. He focused on opponent scouting and has continued growing and learning in that area by being part of amazing programs along the way. Brian has worked with top Division I programs and outstanding coaches, which has prepared him for this great opportunity. Brian is a great coach and an even better person. We wish him the very best in this new role and carry out his dream of working with the National Team."
In 2019, Hurler joined the Creighton University staff as a Graduate Manager and Technical Coordinator. In this role, he was tasked with supporting the staff with scouting, practice analysis, and match breakdowns while assisting with the program's day-to-day operations. In his first year, the Bluejays went 25-6 and won the Big East Conference Championship as the staff was awarded Big East Coaching Staff of the Year.
In 2020, Hurler worked as a technical coordinator at the U.S. Women's National Team Open Tryouts and was later selected to the 2020 and 2021 U.S. Collegiate National Team staff. He has also supported USA Volleyball during the 2019 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Cup and the 2019 and 2021 Volleyball Nations League.
He moved onto the Stanford University staff in January 2021, taking on the role of Technical Coordinator. The Cardinal went 19-11 in 2021, including a 13-7 mark within the PAC-12 Conference. They advanced to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, knocking off Iowa State in four sets before falling to No. 12 Minnesota.
Hurler graduated from The College of New Jersey in 2015 with his degree in Finance.
