Hagstrom Steps Down as Bucknell Head Volleyball Coach, Will Lead Program at Penn
7/16/2025 9:48:00 AM | Volleyball
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell head volleyball coach Tyler Hagstrom announced his departure on Wednesday, as he has been hired in the same capacity at the University of Pennsylvania. Hagstrom orchestrated a successful rebuild of the Bison program during his five-year tenure in Lewisburg, culminating with a record-setting 21-5 season last fall.
"I would like to thank Tyler Hagstrom for his significant contributions to the Bucknell volleyball program over the last five years," said interim vice president for Athletics and Recreation Tim Pavlechko. "Under Tyler's leadership, the Bison volleyball team returned to the upper echelon of the Patriot League and was highly successful both on the floor and in the classroom. Tyler leaves behind a program in tremendous shape, with many talented young student-athletes returning this fall, and we wish him and his family the best of luck at Penn."
"I am incredibly grateful to Bucknell University for the opportunity to lead the volleyball program over the last five years," said Hagstrom. "Coaching this team has truly been one of the greatest honors of my career. The student-athletes in this program are exceptional — not only in their talent and work ethic, but in their character, commitment, and support for one another. From record-setting seasons to developing a strong team culture, I'm so proud of all we've accomplished together. The future of Bucknell Volleyball is undeniably bright, and I'll be cheering them on every step of the way."
Hagstrom came to Bucknell in February 2020, and his first season at the helm was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. After the Bison finished 7-18 overall and 3-13 in the Patriot League in his first full season in the fall of 2021, they improved to 15-11/8-8 in 2022, 15-11/11-5 in 2023, and 21-5/13-3 in 2024. Bucknell had not posted a winning conference record nor participated in postseason play since 2010, but Hagstrom guided the Bison back into championship contention with Patriot League Tournament appearances in each of the last three seasons.
He was named Patriot League Coach of the Year in 2024 after the Bison posted their best winning percentage (.808) in team history. All told, Hagstrom compiled a 59-48 (.551) record during his five-year stint, and he leaves with the highest winning percentage in team history.
"I would like to thank Tyler Hagstrom for his significant contributions to the Bucknell volleyball program over the last five years," said interim vice president for Athletics and Recreation Tim Pavlechko. "Under Tyler's leadership, the Bison volleyball team returned to the upper echelon of the Patriot League and was highly successful both on the floor and in the classroom. Tyler leaves behind a program in tremendous shape, with many talented young student-athletes returning this fall, and we wish him and his family the best of luck at Penn."
"I am incredibly grateful to Bucknell University for the opportunity to lead the volleyball program over the last five years," said Hagstrom. "Coaching this team has truly been one of the greatest honors of my career. The student-athletes in this program are exceptional — not only in their talent and work ethic, but in their character, commitment, and support for one another. From record-setting seasons to developing a strong team culture, I'm so proud of all we've accomplished together. The future of Bucknell Volleyball is undeniably bright, and I'll be cheering them on every step of the way."
Hagstrom came to Bucknell in February 2020, and his first season at the helm was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. After the Bison finished 7-18 overall and 3-13 in the Patriot League in his first full season in the fall of 2021, they improved to 15-11/8-8 in 2022, 15-11/11-5 in 2023, and 21-5/13-3 in 2024. Bucknell had not posted a winning conference record nor participated in postseason play since 2010, but Hagstrom guided the Bison back into championship contention with Patriot League Tournament appearances in each of the last three seasons.
He was named Patriot League Coach of the Year in 2024 after the Bison posted their best winning percentage (.808) in team history. All told, Hagstrom compiled a 59-48 (.551) record during his five-year stint, and he leaves with the highest winning percentage in team history.
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