Ray Bello, a veteran coach with over 20 years coaching experience, joins the NJIT women’s volleyball staff as an assistant coach in August 2018.
Bello comes to NJIT after three seasons (2015-17) at Fordham University.
Prior to his arrival at Fordham, Bello served as the head coach of Hunter College men's volleyball program for 12 seasons. He departed Hunter College as the program's all-time win's leader with an overall record of 288-159, including an appearance in the 2012 NCAA Championship, where he guided the Hawks to the school's first victory in the tournament and a trip to the semifinals.
Bello directed Hunter to four City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) championships and three ECAC Tournament titles while earning his 100th career victory during his fifth season. He is also a six-time CUNYAC Coach of the Year.
Over his 12 seasons at the helm of the Hawks, Bello's resume of honors grew to include 38 CUNYAC All-Stars, three CUNYAC Tournament MVP's, 15 All-Tournament honorees, three Players of the Year, three Rookies of the Year and one ECAC Tournament MVP.
Bello was named head coach at Hunter in 2003, replacing his former head coach Lauren Caiaccia with whom he played under for three years, serving as the team's starting setter.
He also served as the head coach for the women’s volleyball program at Hunter for six seasons from 2005-11, reaching 100 wins in five years and four NCAA appearances.
During his time as a student-athlete at Hunter, Bello won two CUNYAC Championships and earned CUNYAC All-Star honors in 2002 and 2003 and NECVA All-Star status in 2003. Currently, Bello ranks third all-time in career assists and fourth all-time in career aces.
He graduated with a bachelor of science in physical education.
Bello served in the military for four years (1998-2001), active duty US Army.
