Caldwell University Athletics

Héctor Colón was named Caldwell University Head Volleyball Coach on May 17, 2024 and enters his second season at the helm in 2025. He has been connected to the sport for more than 30 years, including coaching at club and high school through the junior college and NCAA levels. He most recently served as assistant coach at nearby Saint Elizabeth (N.J.) University since 2022 after stints at Morris Catholic High School and Union College.

“Héctor's experience in many areas of the sport made him a very attractive candidate for the position,” said Mark A. Corino, Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics.. “We believe that his leadership will have an immediate and lasting impact on our volleyball program.”

Colón graduated from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. In addition to his vast coaching work, he has served as a journalist in the sport, featuring clubs, players, coached and schools in many articles and photographs.

His work in coaching took off with a role at VB Rags Academy in Randolph, N.J., in 2013, where he has gained experience in mentoring players in both indoor and beach volleyball. In August 2021, he assisted at a beach clinic led by AVP legends Mike and Patty Dodd.

In 2023-24, Colón helped Saint Elizabeth's reach the playoffs for just the third time in the program's history, while the team recorded cumulative GPAs of 3.22 and 3.64 during his tenure.

The Cranford, N.J. resident and Union, N.J. native also serves as a consulting coach at Generation Next Volleyball, where he develops practice and development plans for the club.

“I believe creating a positive space," said Colón, "and if you do it right, success will come.”