Joe Worlund begins his 26th year in the Washington University Department of Athletics and his 13th as an Assistant Director of Athletics.

Worlund is responsible for the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for the effective operation and development of physical facilities, personnel management and budget management. He also supervises and assists assigned staff, coaches and programs.

Worlund began his tenure on the Hilltop Campus in 1982, serving as the Director of Intramural and Club Sports. He held that position for 16 years before being promoted to Assistant Director of Athletics. Worlund also served as the Assistant Director of Athletics/Recreation from 1995-98.

He also spent 12 seasons as an assistant women's volleyball coach at Washington University under legendary coach Teri Clemens. Worlund and Clemens teamed up to win seven Division III national championships, including six in a row from 1991-96. The program produced eight NCAA Division III Players of the Year and 36 All-Americans during Worlund's tenure. He was also a 10-time selectee of University Athletic Association (UAA) Coach Staff of the Year honors.

Owner of a full coaching resume, Worlund helped guide the St. Louis volleyball entry in the 1986 Junior Olympics and has taught at numerous area camps. In 1994, he served as the local sports coordinator for volleyball at the United States Olympic Festival in St. Louis. He also served as the US Olympic Committee Staff Liaison for volleyball for the 1993 US Olympic Festival in San Antonio, Texas.

A four-year baseball letter winner at Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa, Worlund was selected as the team's Most Valuable Player as a senior. He earned his bachelor's degree in recreation and outdoor education from Graceland in 1980 and a master's degree in recreation education from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa in 1982.

He and his wife, Pam, have two children, Tyler (18) and Jenna (15).

Quick Facts About Worlund

Years at WU: 25

Previous Experience:
1995-98: Assistant Director of Athletics/Recreation at Washington University
1994: Local Sports Coordinator for Volleyball at United States Olympic Festival in St. Louis, Mo.
1993: Olympic Committee Staff Liaison for volleyball for the US Olympic Festival in San Antonio, Texas
1989: Games, Equipment, Awards Coordinator for 1989 United States Senior Olympics
1987-2000: Assistant Director of Washington University Hit Volleyball Camps
1986-98: Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach at Washington University
1986: Games Coordinator for 1986 United States National Junior Olympics
1982-98: Director of Intramural and Club Sports at Washington University
1980-82: Graduate Assistant in Recreational Services Department at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa

College Education: Earned his bachelor's degree in recreation and outdoor education from Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa in 1980 and a master's degree in recreation education from the University of Iowa in 1982.

Playing career: Four-year baseball letter winner at Graceland College. Was selected as the team's Most Valuable Player as a senior.

Family: Married. Wife's name is Pam. The couple has two children: Tyler (18) and Jenna (15).