Caldwell College Women's Volleyball

Seth Jones, a 2022 graduate of Montclair State University and Colonia, N.J., native, was named Caldwell University Head Volleyball Coach in February 2026. Jones has strong ties to the New Jersey volleyball scene. He has served as assistant women's volleyball coach at Union College as well as assistant boys coach at Colonia High School, freshman girls coach at Saint John Vianney High School in Holmdel and lead coach/clinician at Garden State Attack volleyball Club in Freehold. "I'm excited to get started right away in working with the returning student-athletes as well as bringing new ones to Caldwell University," said Jones. "I look forward to the challenge of returning the program to the top of the CACC." "We were impressed with Seth's enthusiasm and demonstrated ability across various coaching levels," said Mark A. Corino, Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics. "We are confident he will be a great fit here and we are pleased to have him leading the volleyball program." Jones played varsity volleyball at St. Joseph (Metuchen) HS, graduating in 2017. Jones succeeds Hector Colon, who resigned in November following his second year at the helm. Jones, 26, who also serves as a substitute teacher in the state, was a communication and media arts major at MSU, with a concentration in television and digital media. He lives in Colonia.

Joe Gallant, a pioneer in competitive gaming and esports, with experience leading strategy and competitive operations across the NBA 2K League, Esports Engine, and Major League Gaming, was named Caldwell University Esports Head Coach in September 2025.  Gallant, who also leads XGC, a creative agency and execution partner for brands and creators in the sports and gaming industry, was most recently the director of strategy and operations for the National Basketball Association's NBA 2K League. Gallant's other related experience includes stints as the competitive operations lead with ESL FACEIT Group and tournament director at Major League Gaming. "We are fortunate to have such an experienced professional in the gaming industry as Joe Gallant as our new head esports coach," said Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark A. Corino. "He has worked in the highest levels in the industry, immediately raising the level of our esports program as we build on previous success and provide students with top-level coaching to go with our first-class esports arena on campus." Caldwell University's esports program was launched in the Fall of 2019, making waves in the gaming world. Caldwell University provides a platform for students to excel in competitive gaming while fostering academic growth and innovation. Gallant resides in nearby Montclair, N.J.