Gwynedd Valley, Pa. – (5/9/2025) – Gwynedd Mercy University Director of Athletics Keith Mondillo is pleased to welcome Amber Wood as the newest member of the Griffin pride. Wood – formerly the Head Women's Volleyball Coach at Bryn Athyn College – is the University's first full-time head volleyball coach, "That's right, Head Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach!" Mondillo continued, "We recently announce the addition of men's volleyball as our 18^th program to our Athletics catalog and I am overjoyed to introduce Amber Wood, who will be overseeing both of our volleyball programs for years to come. It was evident throughout the interview process that she has not only a strong understanding of the sport, but the voice and ability to lead both these programs in the right direction."  
 
"I am incredibly excited and honored to step into the role of head coach for both the men's and women's programs at Gwynedd Mercy (University)," opened Coach Wood. "Being full-time allows me to fully immerse myself in the growth of both programs; I can be present on the court and on the recruiting trail. I'm committed to building a positive, competitive culture, and I look forward to leading these programs for years to come." Wood most recently served as head coach for her alma mater at Bryn Athyn College (2022-2024). There, she directed the Lion women's volleyball program a 2023 United East Conference Championship Tournament appearance and coached 2022 freshman Sabrina Brock (Huntingdon Valley, Pa.) to All-Colonial States Athletics Conference (CSAC) Second Team honors. Coach Wood's coaching philosophy focuses on creating a positive and energetic environment, where student-athletes feel valued both as athletes and individuals.
 
As a four-year member of the Lion women's volleyball program, she totaled 436.5 points (326 kills, 76 aces, 47 blocks), 288 assists, and 291 digs. Her collegiate career was primarily played as a middle hitter, expect for a junior season (2017) that saw her transition to the setter role with great success; 64 sets played, 20 matches played, 20 matches started, 63.5 points (29 kills, 30 aces, 3 solo blocks, 3 block assists), 257 assists, and 129 digs. She earned Dean's List recognition every term and was a regular on the CSAC All-Academic Team.

Coach Wood has also held head coaching positions with TNT Volleyball Club (2022–present), her high school alma mater William Tennent (2020-2022), and Delta Volleyball Club (2014-2019). She earned her bachelor's degree in early childhood education and special education from Bryn Athyn College in 2019.