Adam Van Zelst joined Casey Stitzel's coaching staff prior to the 2018-19 season. He was instrumental in helping the Marauders to their most wins--and first home playoff game--since 2014. Van Zelst's input on the defense helped the Marauders rank among the league leaders in field goal percentage defense, 3-point field goal defense, steals and turnovers created.
Van Zelst came to the Marauders after eight seasons as an assistant at Albright College. Van Zelst was a NABC Under Armour 30-Under-30 honoree in 2017-18--an award recognizing up-and-coming young coaches in men's college basketball. This past season, he helped Albright to a 20-7 record and a NCAA Tournament berth.
A 2010 graduate of Albright, Van Zelst developed eight All-MAC Commonwealth players including a pair of MAC Commonwealth Player of the Year winners for his alma mater. Two of his players went on to play professionally. Van Zelst's responsibilities included recruiting five states, developing scouting reports and game plans, editing game film and handling social media. Van Zelst also did plenty behind-the-scenes at Albright, serving as the athletic department's director of event staff for the last five years.
Van Zelst played point guard for Albright for four seasons, starting 53 consecutive games from 2008-10. As a team captain and senior in 2010, he helped his squad to a 21-6 record, a conference championship and a NCAA Tournament appearance. He ranks in the top 10 of the school's all-time assist leaders. Van Zelst earned a bachelor's degree in business administration/marketing.
