| Nick Volchok | |
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| Assistant Coach | |
| Mercy '04 | |
Mercy College alumnus Nick Volchok returned as an assistant coach prior to the 2007-08 season. He will be responsible for scouting, academic monitoring, recruiting, player development, and assist with the overall development of the program.
Volchok played two years at Mercy, collecting 533 points and averaging 10.3 points per game during his career. A three-point specialist, he connected on 124 from beyond the arc in 52 games with the blue and white. Volchok also played one year at Cazenovia and one year at Rockland Community College, combining to score over 800 points. During his four years of collegiate basketball he served as a team captain twice and started over 130 consecutive games.
Volchok went on to serve as an assistant coach at Plattsburgh State University for 2004-05, helping the team to an ECAC Tournament appearance. There he was responsible for recruiting, scouting, travel, game day preparation, and tape exchange.
Volchok then played professionally overseas from 2005-2006. He began his career in Germany as a member of Volklingen of the Regonalia league. He moved on to play in the International Basketball League with the Portland Chinooks in 2006, and is currently playing with the Westchester Phantoms of the American Basketball Association.
Volchok graduated from Mercy in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in
journalism and media with a concentration in radio and television
production. He also served as the basketball director and head
supervisor at Rockland County Sports Academy from 2000-2005.
