SMITHFIELD, RI – Bryant University Athletics is pleased to announce the naming of
Brian Reifsnyder as the new head coach of the university's women's rowing team. The announcement was made today by Vice President of Athletics and Recreation
Bill Smith.
Reifsnyder comes to Bryant from the University of Louisville where he was an assistant coach with the Cardinals women's rowing team since 2023. While at Louisville, Reifsnyder was successful in recruiting high level student-athletes to compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference and ACC Championships, and several who have excelled competing at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships.
"We are excited to welcome Brian to the Bryant University family,"
said Smith
. "He comes to Bryant with a tremendous background in all facets of coaching and running a program. Brian also brings credibility and a strong pedigree in recruiting outstanding student-athletes who have been successful academically and competitively as Division I collegiate rowers."
Prior to arriving at Louisville, Reifsnyder was the top assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia for two seasons where he oversaw the recruiting, team budget, travel and student-athlete academic success. During his time at ODU, Reifsnyder was able to develop strong relationships with high school and club coaches throughout Southeast Virginia.
A 2017 graduate of Temple University where he was four-year member of the Owls' men's rowing team, Reifsnyder coached two years at Holy Ghost Prep School (Pa.) before arriving at La Salle University in Philadelphia as an assistant coach in 2021. While at La Salle he served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for both the men's and women's rowing program and later as interim head coach.
"I am grateful for everyone at Bryant University for this tremendous opportunity to lead the women's rowing program into the future!" said Reifsnyder. "I can't wait to hit the ground running this summer and to begin training with the team in the Fall."
The women's rowing program at Bryant will begin its fifth season competing at the Division I level in the Fall of 2026 and are proud members of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA).
