Connor Syverson

Wayzata Boys Volleyball Head Coach

Connor Syverson serves as the Varsity Head Coach for the Wayzata High School Boys Volleyball program in Wayzata, Minnesota. With a decade of coaching experience, Connor has developed a reputation for building high-achieving, team-oriented athletes who value consistency, discipline, and growth both on and off the court.

In addition to his role at Wayzata, Connor also coaches at Minnesota Select Volleyball Club, where he has been part of the staff for two years. Prior to his work there, he spent time at Minnesota State University-Moorhead coaching both Men’s Club Volleyball and Women’s Softball. Most recently, he contributed as an Assistant Coach for the University of Wisconsin–River Falls Women’s Volleyball team during the fall season.

Connor’s journey in volleyball began as a player in California. He started at Palomar College as a Setter/Defensive Specialist before transferring to the Division I program at the University of California–San Diego, where he played as a Libero. After graduating, Connor spent a season overseas competing as a Libero for Wolfen Volleyball Club in Germany. Upon returning to the U.S., he pursued his master’s degree at MSU-Moorhead while playing and coaching for the Men’s Club Volleyball team. Currently, he competes at the semi-professional level with the Minnesota Timberman, a member of the Volleyball League of America (VLA)—the premier men’s league in the United States.

Originally from Brownton, Minnesota, Connor grew up in a small-town environment that shaped his strong sense of community and work ethic. A graduate of GFW High School (Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop), he was a multi-sport athlete, competing in cross country, basketball, and earning All-State honors in track and field. Though boys volleyball was not an option during his high school years, his passion for the sport led him to pursue it in college and beyond.

Beyond coaching, Connor is the owner of Content By Connor Syverson, a business specializing in digital content creation for companies, sports organizations, and universities across the region. His creativity, competitive background, and leadership experience come together to form a coaching philosophy centered on balance, purpose, and the pursuit of excellence—values he instills in every athlete under his guidance.