"This one to full life-support immediately," he told the nearest of his volunteer assistants.

In 1986, he returned to his roll as a volunteer assistant.

Brown, however, noticed Collier's dedication and brought him onto his staff as a volunteer assistant.

After three years as a volunteer assistant working primarily with the defensive linemen, he became the Engineers' head coach in 2012.

Jordan began his coaching career at Rutgers as a volunteer assistant in 1984.

Even after his retirement, he said, he intends to remain as a volunteer assistant several days a week.

Bellemore had been a part-time volunteer assistant for the program previously.

Helen was not hired, though, and had to work as his volunteer assistant.

Lopes began coaching as a volunteer assistant at Rutgers in 1995.

"Now you can get into the water," my volunteer assistant said, the amusement back in his voice.