Brian Fernandes
Brian Fernandes
Title: Head Men's Basketball Coach
City: Westport
State: MA
Email: Brian.Fernandes@bristolcc.edu

Fall River, MA -- On September 12, 2019 Brian Fernandes was named the Head Coach of the Bristol Bayhawks Men's Basketball program.  "I am excited to have Coach Fernandes leading our men's basketball program.  He has the blueprint that has led to the success our men's basketball program and his knowledge of the institution, Region XXI, and the NJCAA will be invaluable in his role as the head coach," said Director of Athletics and Recreation, Derek Viveiros.  

Coach Fernandes has a 71-56 overall record in his five year tenure.  During that time, eleven student-athletes have earned All-Region honors.  In the 2021-2022 season, Coach Fernandes led Bristol to a 10-1 record start.  On January 24, 2022 the Bayhawks were Nationally ranked top 15 in the Country. Again in the 2024-2025 season, Bristol was recognized in the National Rankings as an Honorable Mention with a 7-1 record start. Bristol has finished as a top 4 seed three times in Region XXI, hosting three home playoff games during his five seasons at the helm.

As an assistant Coach at Bristol for five seasons, the Bayhawks posted a 104-30 overall record.  Coach Fernandes was part of the Bayhawks winning two Massachusetts state championships in 2018 and 2019 including its first regular season first place.  He also helped recruit and coach three All-Americans during his time as the assistant men's basketball coach.
 
Coach Fernandes was an All-Conference basketball player at Bishop Connolly High School where he graduated in 2002.  He attended Johnson & Wales University, where he scored over 1,000 points including 140 three-point makes.  Coach Fernandes helped the Wildcats win their first conference championship, as well as earn their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2004.  He was also a two-year Captain and named to the All-Conference team in 2006.
 
Coach Fernandes received his Bachelor of Science degree in 2006 and Master of Business Administration degree in 2020 from Johnson & Wales University. He is also Bristol's Director of Athletics and Recreation.
 
Go Bayhawks!