William and Mary Volleyball welcomes assistant coach Mike Brunsting to the staff prior to the 2021 season. Brunsting comes to the Tribe from UCLA and will work with all position groups.
Brunsting brings seven years of pro volleyball experience and five years of coaching experience to the W&M program. Brunsting played seven years on the AVP Tour and racked up a top-10 finish 11 times on beach volleyball's most competitive circuit.
Prior to his days in the sand, Brunsting was a setter and outside hitter at UC San Diego. Brunsting's 1,759 assists still rank eighth in Triton history. He also added 71 service aces, 414 digs, 331 kills, and 122 blocks. Off the court he was named a three-time MPSF All-Academic Team selection.
Brunsting began coaching in 2016 when he became an assistant at Irvine Valley College. He would then coach high school and be the head coach for various age groups at Orange Coast Volleyball Club before joining as an assistant at UCLA. Brunsting helped the Bruins to a 14-6 conference record and an NCAA Tournament appearance.
