Fuel Cross Country and Track Excellence | Coach Ryan's Championship Era

There is a new level of energy surrounding San José State Track & Field and Cross Country—and it starts with Head Coach Charles Ryan.

A two-time national champion and Coach of the Year, Coach Ryan has brought a championship mindset, clear vision, and relentless drive to our programs. His leadership is already elevating the standard and creating a culture built on excellence, accountability, and belief.

But at the heart of this momentum is one critical priority: scholarships.

Your support on Giving Day directly fuels opportunities for our student-athletes—helping provide the financial resources they need to pursue a San José State education while competing at the highest level. Scholarships are essential to attracting, developing, and retaining elite talent, and they make a life-changing impact on every student-athlete in our program.

Under Coach Ryan’s guidance, our student-athletes are not only pushing for new personal bests and championships—they are growing as leaders, scholars, and representatives of Spartan pride. This is about more than performance—it’s about building futures.

Now, we invite you to be part of this exciting new era.

Your investment in Spartan Track & Field and Cross Country supports scholarships, strengthens our program, and empowers our student-athletes to reach their full potential—on the track, in the classroom, and beyond.
Together, we are building something special.

Go Spartans!