COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Hugh McCutcheon will coach the U.S. women's volleyball team through the 2012 Olympics after leading the men's squad to a gold medal in Beijing.

USA Volleyball CEO Doug Beal announced the move today. McCutcheon replaces Jenny Lang Ping, who did not seek a contract renewal. The women won silver in Beijing, their first medal since 1992.

Four players with Hawai'i ties played on the silver medal team — Lindsey Berg, Robyn Ah Mow-Santos, Kim Willoughby and Heather Bown.

Under the 39-year-old McCutcheon, the American men also won their first medal in 16 years.

McCutcheon endured tragedy in Beijing when his father-in-law was stabbed to death in a random attack at a tourist attraction. His wife is former U.S. Olympic volleyball player Elisabeth "Wiz" Bachman.