CAMDEN, N.J.  – David Gurst joins the Rutgers-Camden program as the Scarlet Raptors' volleyball head coach this year.

A 1980 graduate of Cherry Hill High School East, Gurst has been coaching on the high school level since 1984, most recently at Cherry Hill High School West as the Head Softball Coach from 2004-2014. He compiled a record of 132-102 as the Head Softball Coach. Gurst led the Lions to two Conference Championships and is a six time recipient of Cherry Hill West Coach of the Season. He also received the prestigious NJEA Public School Hero Award in 2008.

Previously Gurst was the Head Volleyball Coach at Cherry Hill High School West from 2002-2012.  Prior to his position at Cherry Hill High School West, he was the Head Volleyball Coach at Cherry Hill High School East from 1993-2002. Gurst led the Cougars to four Conference Championships. Gurst was the Head Volleyball Coach at Saddle River Day School from 1987-1989.  He compiled a record of 294-120 as the Head Volleyball Coach for all three schools.

Gurst also coached swimming at Cherry Hill High School West from 2004-2014. He helped the Lions win two State Championships and five South Jersey Championships.

Gurst graduated from Glassboro State College in 1984 with a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education. He has been teaching at Cherry Hill High School West since 1991 as a Health/PE Teacher.