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Bryan Snyder

Bryan Snyder '95

  • Title
    Associate Director of Athletics for Finance & Head Volleyball Coach
  • Email
    snyderb@wlu.edu
  • Phone
    540-458-8946
  • Year at W&L
    26th (2000)
  • Record at W&L
    650-205 (.760)
  • Alma Mater
    Washington and Lee '95

Bryan Snyder ‘95 is entering his 25th season as the head coach of the Washington and Lee volleyball program. He also serves as the University's Associate Director of Athletics for Finance and Associate Professor of Physical Education. 

W&L ACCOMPLISHMENTS (650-205, 245-25 ODAC)

  • 16 ODAC Championships
  • 17 NCAA Tournament Appearances 
  • One NCAA Elite Eight Appearance
  • Two NCAA Sweet Sixteen Appearance
  • 12 ODAC Coach of the Year Awards
  • Eight VaSID Coach of the Year Awards
  • Ten ODAC Player of the Year Citations
  • Eight ODAC Rookie of the Year Citations
  • One AVCA South Region Freshman of the Year Citation
  • One AVCA Region 6 Player of the Year Citation
  • 86 All-ODAC Citations
  • 22 AVCA All-American Citations
  • 36 AVCA All-Region Citations
  • 26 CSC Academic All-District Citations
  • One CSC/CoSIDA Academic All-America Citation
  • Five ODAC/Va. Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Awards
  • 14 AVCA Team Academic Awards
    • Team Academic Honor Roll (2020 & 2023)
  • First undefeated season in program history (2020)
  • Undefeated in Conference Play (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2020, 2021, 2024)
  • Highest National Ranking: 8th in 2024 AVCA Final Poll
AWARDS, HONORS & CERTIFICATIONS
  • ODAC Coach of the Year (2001, ‘02, ‘03, ’05, ’06, ‘10, ’11, ’13, ’20, ‘21, ’22, '24)
  • VaSID Coach of the Year (2001, '02, '03, '04 co-winner, '06, '20, '21, '24)
  • AVCA Region 6 Coach of the Year (2024)
COACHING RESUME
  • Washington and Lee (2000-Present)
    • Assistant Sports Information Director (1995-98)
  • Head coach at St. Mary’s (Md.) (1998-99) 
    • 41-25 overall record
    • Two third-place finishes in the CAC
    • Two AVCA Team Academic Awards
    • Sports Information Director (1998-99)

SNYDER YEAR-BY-YEAR AT W&L

YEAR RECORD ODAC RECORD ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2024 35-3 12-0 ODAC Champions, ODAC Coach of the Year, Region 6 Coach of the Year, NCAA Regional Champion, NCAA Elite Eight Appearance
2023 22-11 8-4 ODAC Champions, NCAA First Round 
2022 19-11 10-2 ODAC Semifinals
2021 26-8 11-0 ODAC Champions, ODAC Coach of the Year, Undefeated in Conference play, NCAA First Round
2020 16-0    11-0 ODAC Champions, ODAC Coach of the Year, Program's First Undefeated Season
2019 24-10 9-3 ODAC Semifinals
2018 21-13 11-1 ODAC Champions, NCAA First Round
2017 24-10 10-1 ODAC Runner-ups
2016 24-10 9-2 ODAC Runner-ups
2015 18-15 9-2 ODAC Semifinals
2014 27-7 9-2 ODAC Champions, NCAA First Round
2013 28-7 10-1 ODAC Champions, NCAA First Round, ODAC Coach of the Year
2012 26-10 10-1 ODAC Champions, NCAA First Round
2011 27-8 10-0 ODAC Runner-ups, ODAC Coach of the Year
2010 28-7 9-1 NCAA Second Round, ODAC Coach of the Year, ODAC Runner-ups
2009 19-14 8-2 ODAC Quarterfinals
2008 31-7 10-0 ODAC Champions, NCAA First Round
2007 29-6 9-1 ODAC Champions, NCAA First Round
2006 29-8 10-0 ODAC Champions, NCAA "Sweet 16", ODAC Coach of the Year
2005 32-5 10-0 ODAC Champions, NCAA First Round, ODAC Coach of the Year
2004 28-8 11-0 ODAC Champions, NCAA Second Round, ODAC Coach of the Year
2003 35-4 11-0 ODAC Champions, NCAA Second Round, ODAC Coach of the Year, School Record for Wins
2002 32-8 10-0 ODAC Champions, NCAA Second Round, ODAC Coach of the Year
2001 30-5 10-0 ODAC Champions, NCAA Second Round, ODAC Coach of the Year
2000 20-10 8-2 ODAC Runner-ups
AT W&L 650-205 (.760) 245-25 (.907) 25 Seasons: 16 ODAC Titles, 17 NCAA Bids, 12 ODAC Coach of the Year Awards, One AVCA Region Coach of the Year Award
CAREER: 691-230 (.750) 27 Seasons