Brian Emerson returned to his alma mater for his first season on the Ephs' coaching staff for the 2014-15 season. Prior to arriving at Williams Emerson was an assistant coach at MIT, where the Engineers went 20-9, won the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) conference tournament and advanced to the 1st round of the NCAA tournament.

At MIT Emerson worked primarily with the forwards and centers, including both second team all-conference performers Matt Redfield and Andrew Acker.

A four-year player at Williams College for head coach Mike Maker, Emerson graduated in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology.

While at Williams, Emerson was part of two final four teams and one national finalist. His overall record while at Williams was 93-22. In his senior year, Emerson won the team sportsmanship award and the Mathew Godrick award.