COACHING STAFF

BRYAN WEBER  |  ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH

AVCA Thirty Under Thirty award recipient, Bryan Weber, joined the Red Storm as an assistant coach in 2014, before being promoted to Associate Head Coach during the 2021 season. 

Most recently in 2022, Weber and the Johnnies battled their way to the 12th 20-win season in program history, en route to the Red Storm's second NIVC Tournament appearance.  The 2022 squad finished with a 20-14 record which brought the team to the BIG EAST Tournament. St. John's took down Binghamton University in the first round of the NIVC to secure the program's first tournament victory.

During the spring of 2020, Weber was named to the AVCA Thirty Under Thirty List, typically reserved for the top up-and-coming coaches in the country.

In 2019, the Red Storm racked up four wins over AVCA Top-100 teams. St. John's went on to capture the 2019 BIG EAST Tournament Championship, earning an automatic bid to the program's third-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.

Since his arrival in Queens, Weber has coached three AVCA All-American Honorable Mention Selections, seven AVCA First Team All-East Coast Region Selections, one AVCA East Coast Region Freshman of the Year (2018), Four AVCA All-East Coast Region Honorable Mention Selections, 16 All-BIG EAST First Team selections, two All-BIG EAST Second Team selections, two BIG EAST Freshman of the Year (2016 & 2018), one BIG EAST Libero of the Year (2018), one BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2019), five BIG EAST All-Tournament Selections, one ECAC Offensive Player of the Year (2017), one ECAC First Team selection (2017), and one BIG EAST Institutional Female Scholar-Athlete Award winner (2014-15). In 2018, Weber and the St. John's volleyball coaching staff were named the BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year after leading the Red Storm to a 23-12 overall record and a BIG EAST Tournament appearance. St. John's closed out the 2018 season by making its first-ever appearance in the NIVC Tournament. Weber helped guide the 2017 squad that received the BIG EAST Team Academic Excellence Award. He has also been a part of nine AVCA Academic Team awards. Weber has coached six players that are currently playing professionally. As an associate head coach, Weber is responsible for scouting opponents and making sure the team is properly prepared for upcoming matches. He also conducts various drills in practice and assists with keeping statistics during matches.

As an assistant coach at SUNY New Paltz, Weber helped the team lead NCAA Division III in three statistical categories, assists per set (12.3), kills per set (13.3) and winning percentage (.875). He assisted in developing the AVCA Newcomer of the Year in 2014 and has coached two AVCA All-American First Team Selections. Weber was a part of the United Volleyball Conference Championship team in 2014 and helped guide the program to its first NCAA Tournament and Final Four appearance. Weber closed out his time at SUNY New Paltz as the No. 3 team in the final American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) NCAA Division III Men's Coaches Top-15 Poll.

Weber is a 2013 graduate of SUNY New Paltz, where he earned a bachelor of science in marketing. Weber also earned a master's degree in sport management from St. John's University in May 2022. 

RYAN COLE  |  ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH

Ryan Cole is in his second season as an assistant coach of the St. John’s volleyball program.

During the 2022 campaign and Cole’s first season with the Johnnies, the team found successes on the court, clinching the program’s 12th 20-win season and its first NIVC Tournament victory. Cole coached two unanimous All-BIG EAST Selections, an AVCA All-East Coast Region team recipient and an AVCA All-East Coast Region Honorable Mention.

Cole brings four years of head coaching experience to the Red Storm staff. The Holbrook, N.Y., native arrives in Queens, after serving as the head coach of the Purchase College men’s and women’s volleyball programs.

As a member of Head Coach Joanne Persico’s staff, Cole assists in day-to-day instruction, scouting and recruiting efforts for the program. He plays an integral role in ensuring the academic and on-court success of St. John’s student-athletes.

In his previous role at Purchase, Cole took the volleyball programs to new heights. In Cole’s first year at the helm in 2019, the Panthers men’s team finished runner-up in the Skyline Conference for the first time in program history. Cole was named the conference’s Coach of the Year in 2019.

During his time at Purchase, Cole boasted a 23-16 record in conference play with the men’s volleyball team. Cole orchestrated all recruiting operations in addition to creating scouting reports and practice plans. Cole also worked to create a safe, diverse environment for his athletes to meet their personal, educational and career goals.  Many members of his teams were named to the Skyline Conference Academic Honor Roll. Cole also served as an intern through the NCAA titled “Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship” where Cole worked as an athletic operations assistant.

Prior to coaching, Cole enjoyed a decorated playing career at SUNY New Paltz from 2014-18. Cole was a member of the 2016 Division III National Championship team and earned all-conference honors in his final season.

During the Hawks’ national title run in 2016, Cole appeared in 16 matches, including the NCAA Quarterfinal against Wentworth. The outside hitter notched 35 kills, 24 digs, and three blocks across 29 matches.

As team captain during his senior campaign, he led the Hawks to another successful season that included an American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Week nod, a Kenneth F. Burda Sportsmanship Award, and a spot on the 2018 United Volleyball Conference First Team. That season, Cole recorded 281 kills for 3.09 kills-per-set, 20 service aces, 14 assists, 122 digs (1.34-per-set) and 34 blocks.

Cole has served as an active member of the youth volleyball community, serving as a coach at Sportime and a director at Future Stars Volleyball Camp.