Neumann College Men's Volleyball

Kiriam Yordan enters his first year as Men's Volleyball coach in 2026. He comes to Neumann from Girard College, an independent college prep school in Philadelphia, where he was the head coach for both the boy's and girls' volleyball teams. Before that, he was the girls' volleyball coach at the Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA, where he was also an English teacher. Simultaneously, he served as an assistant coach for Eastern University's men's squad for the 2023-2024 academic year. When reflecting on his experience, Yordan noted, "Strong programs are defined by three characteristics: a well-defined culture, strong emphasis on player development, and investment on athletes. That is what I bring to Neumann Men's Volleyball. At the Perkiomen School, where my coaching journey began, I had the opportunity to develop and hand off a strong, competitive program built on the foundation of a unified team identity rooted in mutual responsibility, open communication, discipline, and community pride. This approach to program development resulted in two league championship appearances (winning one), and two PAISAA tournament appearances." A native of Puerto Rico, he is a graduate of Hazleton Area High School in 2016 and Eastern University in 2020. With the Eagles, he was named captain in his senior season. Yordan coached at East Coast Power Volleyball club in King of Prussia two years ago, where he oversaw two national-level teams. Currently, he coaches at Vanguard Elite Volleyball Academy, where he oversees the development of Middle Hitters and Opposite Hitters, and serves as Social Media Coordinator and Content Creator. 

“It is great to be back at Neumann University!” Townsend graduated from Neumann in December 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Early and Special Education and is currently working in the Interboro School district.   After cheering all four years while enrolled at Neumann, this will be her first year at the coaching helm and she is eager for the season to start. Townsend served as the team captain in her senior year, where she assisted in creating cheers, routines and stunts for the basketball season.   “Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to watch the cheerleading program grow higher than my expectations.” stated Townsend. “It is my goal to keep improving while incorporating Neumann values into the program.”