Staff

David VanDyke M.S., S.C.C.C, C.S.C.S
Director, Speed, Strength and Conditioning

David VanDyke is a graduate of Penn State University with a bachelor's and masters degree in kinesiology. While completing his undergraduate work at Penn State, David performed an internship with the Texas A&M University's strength and conditioning program. While completing his master's degree at Penn State, David served as a Graduate Assistant for the football and boxing club strength and conditioning programs. Upon graduation from Penn State, David became the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At La Salle he oversaw the design and implementation of comprehensive year round strength and conditioning programs for La Salle University's 18 varsity sports. While in Philadelphia David volunteered with the Philadelphia Eagles strength and conditioning program during their off-season.

Nicholas Kolb C.S.C.S
Assistant Director, Speed Strength and Conditioning

Nick is a graduate of Hofstra University where he earned a bachelor's degree in exercise science. While completing his degree at Hofstra, Kolb served a 300 hour internship at Stony Brook, working with all 20 varsity sports. After graduating from Hofstra, Kolb was a full-time intern with the Minnesota Vikings where he aided in all aspects of its strength and conditioning program. After the NFL season, he assumed the role of Head Strength Coach for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa in its final season. Kolb returned to Stony Brook in July of 2007 as its assistant strength coach before being promoted to his current role of Assistant Director of Speed, Strength and Conditioning.

Miguel Rivera
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Miguel is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University where he earned a bachelor's and masters degree in sport management and exercise science. A dean's list honoree with a 3.8 GPA, Rivera was an All-American and first-team all-conference standout for the Warriors on the gridiron. Rivera served internships with Princeton University and Velocity Sports Performance. During the past two years, Rivera, who will work with football and track and field, volunteered at his alma mater.

Marisa Viola
Graduate Assistant

A 2010 graduate of Stony Brook, Marisa Viola re-joined the staff in the summer of 2011. During the 2010-11 year, Viola worked as an administrative intern at the America East Conference offices. As a student-athlete, Viola, who will work with volleyball, softball, tennis and swimming and diving, was a four-year starter on the women's soccer team, earning all-conference honors. She's studying for her master's in liberal studies with a concentration in coaching.