Villanova announced the addition of a veteran assistant to the coaching staff on Thursday. The program has hired Jamie Young to Kyle Neptune's staff.
Young has 24 years of coaching experience, including stints with the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics. Most recently, Young was an assistant at Le Moyne.
“Jamie is an outstanding addition to our coaching staff,” Neptune said of Young per the school's announcement. “He spent more than two decades with elite organizations teaching and helping to develop some of the best players in the world. His knowledge and gift for communicating will only enhance our staff’s ability to help our guys become the best players and men they can be.”
Young spent two decades in the Celtics organization, working as a video coordinator, advanced scout and assistant coach.
“Jamie is a great coach and person,” said Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens. “Everyone that has worked with him will rave about Jamie as a teammate. Nobody cares more about the group. In addition, his vast experience as an NBA assistant, coupled with his year at Le Moyne, will allow him to be a great asset to the Villanova staff.”
“Jamie Young is an exceptional basketball coach and an equally outstanding individual," added former Celtics executive Danny Ainge. "In the 20 years I spent with him in Boston, I got to know his character and saw what an incredible mentor he was to his players. His work ethic, dedication, and passion for the game is great.”
Young then spent two seasons with the Sixers under Doc Rivers, collaborating on game plans and drills.
"Jaime's knowledge is immense, but what makes him special is his ability to communicate that knowledge to the players," Rivers said. "He's a high character, hard worker who will make an impact. Villanova got a good one."
“Jamie Young is a terrific coach who has a great deal of experience from college to the NBA," added New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, who worked with Young in Boston. "His preparation and attention to detail are a tremendous asset for any staff. His knowledge and relentless drive to win make him an elite coach for any program.”
All quotes via the school's announcement.
