Oberlin, Ohio – The Oberlin College Department of Athletics and Physical Education recently added five new assistant coaches to its staff, welcoming Brandon Jossey (Baseball), Alec Chisholm (Men's Lacrosse), Ben Gysin (Football), Garrett Mack (Football) and Olivia Wulfhoop (Softball).
 
Brandon Jossey – Assistant Baseball Coach
 
Prior to Arriving at Oberlin, Brandon Jossey spent the fall working as a volunteer assistant coach at the University of South Carolina Upstate where he worked closely with the Spartans' outfielders and catchers, while also instructing the hitters.  
 
He previously served as a graduate assistant coach at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. While on staff with the Griffins, Jossey coached hitting and outfield play and manned the first base coaching box.
 
In his two seasons on staff, he played a large roll in recruiting and helped the Griffins to two seasons of over 40 wins. Jossey assisted Seton Hill in reaching two NCAA Division II Regionals and mentored two All-American hitters.
 
His playing career started at Ohlone Community College in Fremont, California, before he moved on to Seton Hill to complete his bachelor's degree in sports management.
 
On the diamond, he played in two super regionals at Ohlone and was then part of a College World Series appearance with Seton Hill in 2014.
 
Jossey earned a master's of business administration from Seton Hill in May of 2016.
 
Alec Chisholm – Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach
 
Alec Chisholm brings a wealth of NCAA Division II and III coaching experience to Oberlin as he will serve as the top aid to Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Topher Grossman.
 
Chisholm spent the previous year and a half at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey, working as the team's recruiting and defensive coordinator. Heading into this season, he played a large role in adding 19 new recruits to the roster as they are set to begin their second season as a Division II program.
 
He spent the previous five seasons in the similar capacities at Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey. While there, Chisholm coached 17 Skyline All-Conference selections and helped the squad set numerous school records.
 
In 2015 the Ospreys finished with the lowest goals against average in school history (7.74), while leading the Skyline Conference with 9.74 caused turnovers per game.
 
In 2014 and in 2015, Stockton won 13 games, which is a school-record for wins in a season. The Ospreys also reached the Skyline championship finals for the first time in school history in 2015.
 
Chisholm, who has worked at various camps and has taught the game at the youth level, earned a bachelor's degree in business studies at Stockton in 2012.
 
Ben Gysin – Assistant Football Coach (Offensive Line)
 
After two years as a graduate assistant football coach at Mercyhurst University, Ben Gysin comes to Oberlin to coach the Yeomen offensive line.
 
While in Erie, Pennsylvania, Gysin instructed the Lakers offensive tackles and tight ends - teaching gap, zone, and man blocking schemes in addition to recruiting Ohio, West Virginia, and Michigan. He also mentored an all-conference tight end during his tenure.
 
A four-year starter along the offensive line at Mercyhurst, Gysin played in 44 straight games, earning first-team All-PSAC West honors in 2013 and 2014.
 
A team captain in 2014, Gysin was a preseason All-American and All-Region selection in that season. He was part of a unit that allowed just 10 sacks in an 11-game season.
 
During Gysin's career, Mercyhurst finished no worse than sixth in the PSAC in time of possession, including first in 2013. That season, Mercyhurst was second in the conference by averaging 243.3 yards per game on the ground. He also helped pave the way for six all-conference running back selections during his career - Richie Sanders (2011), Brandon Brown-Dukes (2012, 2013, 2014), and Allen Jones II (2012, 2013).
 
A member of the American Football Coaches Association, Gysin earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in May of 2015 and went on to earn a master's of science in organizational leadership from Mercyhurst in May of 2017.
 
Garrett Mack – Assistant Football Coach (Linebackers)
 
Garrett Mack spent the fall of 2016 serving as the head coach and defensive coordinator at Oberlin High School. He joins Jay Anderson's staff as linebackers coach.
 
In his one season with the Phoenix he mentored nine all-district players, which is the most in school history, and coached six all-state selections. In addition to increasing the team's roster size, Mack also increased the school's win total from the previous season.
 
Mack was the defensive coordinator, defensive backs and strength coach at Fairview Park High School from 2013-15, coordinating a defensive unit that helped the Warriors post a school-record season of 8-2 in 2013.
 
A 2015 graduate of Baldwin Wallace University, Mack was a student assistant coach for the Yellow Jackets in the spring of 2013 where he worked with the school's tight ends and fullbacks.
 
Mack, who also has experience coaching at Holy Name High School, graduated from BW with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education in December of 2015.
 
In addition to coaching football, he is a performance coach at E.L.I.T.E Training Performance in Medina, Ohio.
 
Olivia Wulfhoop – Assistant Softball Coach (Pitching)
 
Former Division I player Oliva Wulfhoop will be working with the Yeowomen pitching staff this fall under head coach Sara Schoenhoft.
 
Wulfhoop was a standout pitcher at nearby Wellington High School before playing collegiately at Cleveland State University.
 
In high school she earned All-Patriot Athletic Conference three times, including first-team honors in 2012. The former All-Ohio and All-Lorain County selection was team captain as a junior and senior and still owns the record for single-season home runs with 11.
 
At CSU, Wulfhoop was a walk on to the softball team, serving as a utility player for the Vikings. In her final year at Cleveland State, Wulfhoop stepped on as an assistant varsity coach at Black River High School. In the summer months, Wulfhoop works with the Cleveland Baseball Federation in conjunction with Major League Baseball to help develop baseball and softball at the youth level in the Greater Cleveland area.
 
She graduated from Cleveland State University in August of 2016 with a bachelor's degree in sports management.