Jeremy Rivera-Aponte was hired as the assistant coach for the Monroe University - Bronx men's volleyball team in November of 2025.
No stranger to the Express, Rivera-Aponte played volleyball for Monroe during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The two-year outside hitter was named to the All-Region 15 team twice, including an All-Region first team selection in 2024. He was named the Most Outstanding Player at the Express' Annual Awards Lunch in 2024. The next year, he was the recipient of the Coach's Award.Â
In his illustrious collegiate volleyball career, Rivera-Aponte generated 405 kills, 247 digs, 87 blocks, and 86 service aces. He helped lead Monroe to the semifinal round of the Region 15 Tournament and a berth in the NJCAA National Invitational in 2025.
Rivera-Aponte served as a student manager for the Express women's volleyball team during the 2023 and 2024 seasons.Â
In addition to his playing career, Rivera-Aponte is an accomplished coach as well. He is currently a premiere assistant coach for the Legacy Volleyball Club, a non-profit youth empowerment organization established to promote the sport of volleyball to young athletes.
A native of Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Rivera-Aponte earned his bachelor's degree in business from Monroe University - Bronx in 2025.Â
