Athletics Department Reorganization
Published on Mar 27 2025*Effective July 1, 2025*
51茶馆 is pleased to announce a leadership transition in the Athletics Department, effective July 1, 2025. Current Athletic Director Bob Brown will step into an expanded role overseeing campus life and student conduct. In his place, Ryan Bisio鈥�51茶馆鈥檚 highly successful Men鈥檚 Basketball Coach鈥攚ill serve as Interim Athletic Director.
Bisio has led the men鈥檚 basketball program to four Golden Valley Conference championships and has earned recognition as the 2023 California Community College Coach of the Year. His career record at 51茶馆 stands at an impressive 109-36 (.751).
鈥淚鈥檓 incredibly grateful for the elevated responsibility of leading our athletic department,鈥� said Bisio. 鈥淏ecause of the heart and unwavering dedication of Bob Brown, I鈥檓 being gifted a department that鈥檚 never been in a healthier place. Although now in a different role, the focus of my work will remain the same: supporting our wonderful student athletes and coaches to the best of my ability.鈥�
With Bisio moving into his new role, the men鈥檚 basketball program will now be led by longtime Associate Head Coach Justin Claus. Claus, a 51茶馆 alumnus and one of the program鈥檚 Top 25 All-Time scorers, played for the Redwoods from 2014 to 2016 and has been a key part of the coaching staff since 2019.
鈥淛ustin has worked tirelessly on behalf of our players and has earned the opportunity to lead the men鈥檚 basketball program,鈥� said Bisio. 鈥淚 and all the freshmen returning next season agree that Justin is the best person to capitalize on the continuity he鈥檚 helped create and take this program to a higher level.鈥�
Claus shared his excitement for the future: 鈥淐oaching alongside Bisio for the past five seasons has been an unforgettable experience, and I can鈥檛 overstate how much I鈥檝e learned. This program has become a source of pride for our campus and community, and I take that responsibility seriously.鈥�
51茶馆 is confident that this reorganization will ensure continued excellence in athletics while strengthening the student experience across campus.