Ryan is a retired professional runner who also grew up playing soccer. He coached high school cross country and track and was a personal running coach for 11 years. He has been a soccer coach for 8 years and a club coach for 3 years. Ryan has a certification for 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 through U.S. Soccer. He is also a school principal that works with kids daily in an effort to motivate, inspire and create not just great players, but also great citizens and community members.

Ryan creates a philosophy centered around integrity and all being responsible for each other. He strives to reiterate the concept of “each time we step foot on a field or conditioning surface, we leave better than when we arrive.” Ryan works to create a sense of confidence and pride in his athletes with an instilled work ethic that inspires each other. He places great emphasis on strong foundational skills with the ability to play quick and have the conditioning and strength to push through. Ryan believes as a coach, we have an opportunity to impact our youth on a deeper level as it relates to well-being, health and fitness, and the core values we instill will carry them out into the community for years to come. 

Ryan has a Doctorate in Education and loves being a school principal and working to get the best out of our teachers in support of student learning and well-being. He is also a graduate school lecturer who helps develop our future leaders in the classroom. Ryan is a retired professional runner who still strives to be active and work out every day. He enjoys not just running, but crossfit, biking and surfing. He is also a big believer in mindfulness and works to have balance in this area through being active, meditation, and balance. He enjoys spending time with his family, his wife and three kids who all play soccer. 

Personal training: Ryan offers conditioning and agility training at certain times of the year.