Book Lessons with Coach Ryan
Salisbury University midfielder with extensive youth coaching experience.
As a midfielder at Salisbury University, I compete at one of the top lacrosse programs in the country and understand what it takes to succeed at the next level. I can help in developing stick skills, dodging, shooting, field vision, and lacrosse IQ while building confidence and discipline in younger athletes. I feel I can be a great fit for players looking to improve fundamentals, prepare for high-level competition, and grow their love for the game.
Trains in Newtown Square, Springfield
Works with Elementary, Middle School, High School
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About Me:
I’m Ryan, a midfielder at Salisbury University and a graduate of Marple Newtown High School. Playing for one of the premier college lacrosse programs in the country has taught me the discipline, toughness, and attention to detail required to compete at a high level.
How I can help you improve your game:
Having had a successful high school career and now beginning my journey in college, winning the CLC conference championship and competing in the NCAA playoffs, I feel ready to share what I have learned and help young athletes improve just as I did. I have spent my whole career under great coaches and would like to share all of this knowledge as well as my own experiences with young athletes to help them improve their game.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session is designed to help offensive players focus on shot creation, dodging, and expand their offensive skillset overall. Sessions begin with stick work and fundamentals before progressing into shooting drills, dodging techniques, finishing on the run, and a variety of other important offensive skill sets.
Career summary and accomplishments:
In my high school career I won 3 consecutive PIAA state championships and 3 PIAA District 1 championships, earning all-league and all-county honors multiple times. I was a team captain, and was also selected as a USA lacrosse Academic All-American twice. I recorded 264 points during my career, including 8 points in the state championship my senior year. In my first year at college we won the CLC Conference championship and were able to compete in the NCAA tournament.
Best coach I ever had:
Playing under Coach Berkman at Salisbury University has been an incredible opportunity for me to learn as a player and a coach myself. He has helped preach the importance of putting in the work when nobody is watching and I have learned a lot about what it takes to win through him.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I really enjoy coaching and spreading my love for the game with young athletes. I think it is important to be grateful for this incredible sport, and I like to stress having fun and being creative while focusing on improving throughout a lesson. I like to balance technical, fundamental drills with creative opportunities. At the end of the day, the most important thing about this sport is keeping your stick in your hand and becoming as comfortable with it as you can.
Weekly Availability
Monday
2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tuesday
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday
2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Saturday
2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday
2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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