Ben Briney
Director
Ben Briney is the Head Varsity Coach at Westminster Christian Academy.
Ben Briney recently completed his fourth season leading the Westminster Christian Academy varsity volleyball program, guiding the Wildcats to their third district championship in four years and a state quarterfinal finish in 2024. Over the past four seasons, Briney has compiled an impressive 108-24-12 record, establishing Westminster as a consistent force in Missouri high school volleyball.
Under his leadership, the Wildcats won back-to-back Missouri Class 4 State Championships in 2021 and 2022—the program’s first state titles since 2012. The 2022 team’s 32-win season marked the school’s most victories in over two decades.
His coaching honors include:
- AVCA Region 6 High School Coach of the Year (2022)
- MHSVCA Class 4 Coach of the Year (2021 & 2022)
During his Westminster tenure, Briney has coached:
- 10 All-District players
- 7 All-State players
- 3 AVCA All-Region honorees
- 1 AVCA All-American
Before joining Westminster, Briney served 15 years at Truman State University, including 12 seasons as Head Women’s Volleyball Coach. He amassed 245 career wins—second-most in program history—and led the Bulldogs to:
- 6 NCAA Tournament appearances
- 2 GLVC Championships (2014 & 2016)
- GLVC Coach of the Year (2014)
- 42 all-conference selections
- 9 AVCA All-Americans, including the school’s only four-time honoree
A Missouri native, Briney holds a B.S. in Sport Management and an M.Ed. from Southwest Baptist University. He is also a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). His coaching philosophy emphasizes not only competitive excellence but also leadership, character, and academic achievement—preparing student-athletes for success on and off the court.