The USA South Athletic Conference will once again give a nostalgic look at institutional staff members each Friday as a part of the Conference's #FlashbackFriday initiative. The Conference will showcase an individual's past, both in visual and written forms, detailing where they have been and how they currently serve their athletic department. To view this week's submission, please see below and make sure to follow the hashtag #FlashbackFriday on the USA South's X (@usa_south) and Instagram (@usa_south) social media platforms throughout the year.

John "Waz" Wasielewski - Meredith College - Head Volleyball Coach

• Former volleyball student-athlete at Penn State University serving as team captain twice and leading the Nittany Lions to two Final Four appearances.
• Earned a degree in economics from Penn State in 1990.
• Earned a master's degree in education from St. Bonaventure University in 1992.
• Served as a student assistant for the Penn State women's volleyball program in 1989.
• Competed in both the 1986 and 1987 U.S. Olympic Festivals, earning two bronze medals. 
• Associate Head Coach at Duke for 18 years, helping the Blue Devils to four ACC Championships.
• Head Coach at St. Bonaventure from 1992-98.
• Associate Head Coach at Virginia Tech for six seasons just prior to coming to Raleigh.
• Named Meredith Head Coach in March of 2024.
• Currently in the second season of leading the Avenging Angel volleyball program.