SAN JOSE, Calif. - San José State's Director of Athletics, Jeff Konya announced on Tuesday a multi-year extension for Director of Track & Field/Cross Country Charles Ryan.
Since he arrived in late 2021, Coach Ryan has transformed San José State’s track and field and cross country programs, leading athletes to multiple record-breaking achievements. During his tenure, the Spartans have set 17 all-time indoor school records and 10 all-time outdoor school records. His leadership has produced six Indoor and nine Outdoor Track and Field All-American honorees. In 2024, the program achieved a milestone by producing a program-record six Track and Field All-Americans at a single NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship event.
Record Setting:
- 17 all-time indoor school records and 10 all-time outdoor school records set under his leadership.
All-American Honors:
- Six Indoor and nine Outdoor Track and Field All-Americans produced.
- In 2024, a program-record six All-Americans were honored at a single NCAA Outdoor Championship.
Championship Participation:
- Six athletes qualified for the Indoor NCAA Championships.
- 13 athletes qualified for the Outdoor NCAA Championships
- 38 athletes qualified for NCAA Outdoor regional championships, with 8 advancing to the Outdoor national championships in 2024 (a program record)
- Five consecutive appearances at NCAA Track and Field Championships (indoor and outdoor).
Mountain West Success:
- 86 conference medals won.
- 89 All-Mountain West honorees.
- 17 Mountain West Athletes of the Week
- One Mountain West 25th Season Team honoree
Academic Excellence:
- 30 student-athletes named Mountain West Scholar-Athletes.
Commitment to the Future:
- Extension reflects San José State’s dedication to sustaining and building upon national and conference-level success under Coach Ryan.
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