Ryan Signs Extension as Director of Track & Field / Cross Country – SJSU Athletics – Official Athletics Website

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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