Book Private Basketball Lessons with Coach Ryan
I am a high school head coach, that previously spent 5 years at the college level. I played Division I basketball and professionally in Ireland. I know what it takes to play at every level. I look forward to sharing my knowledge, expertise and passion for the game.
Bryn Mawr, PA
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Get to know Coach Ryan
About Me:
-I played four sports at Chestnut Hill Academy (Class of 2010). I was part of the only CHA basketball team to go undefeated in the Inter-Ac league and the team has been inducted into the schools Athletic Hall of Fame.
-At Davidson College, I walked on the men's basketball team. During my time at Davidson College, we won 3 SoCon championships and had 2 NCAA tournament births.
-I played a year professionally in Ireland for the Ulster Elks, as a Victory Scholar. We won the Cup Championship in Northern Ireland.
How I can help you improve your game:
I will breakdown the techniques and form to make sure your shot is the most effective and efficient shot.
I will teach details of the game that will make you faster and more lethal with the ball in your hands.
I will make it fun and you will get better, every session.
I will push you to do things you may not have thought was possible!
What a typical training session looks like with me:
I focus on all fundamentals, often with an emphasis on ball handling and shooting.
As I get to know my athletes I tailor their program according to the skills they must refine to take their game to the next level. I carefully develop a plan for each workout, in order to use the time on the court most effectively. I plan sessions to develop skills, while also enhancing strength and stamina, so that the athlete can compete at a high level and fight through fatigue, both mental or physical.
I provide real-time video analysis to assist athletes in understanding the proper shooting form, and allowing them to see their own form in order to correct and perfect their shooting technique.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I am the Head Coach at Jack Barrack Hebrew Academy. Previously, I coached at Swarthmore College. Each of my 5 years we had the best record in school history. In 2020, Swarthmore was ranked #1 in the country for the entire season. At Swarthmore, I coached 3 All-American, a National Rookie of the Year and a ton of amazing student-athletes. I have coached players in the US, Ireland, Sweden, South Africa and more, at a variety of ages and levels. I have coached at and been a guest speaker at countless camps and clinics throughout the country.
Best coach I ever had:
Coach Bob McKillop. He taught me so much about the details of the game, while also teaching life lessons that extend to my daily life. I am so grateful for the time I had at Davidson, and the relationships that I built as part of the Davidson Basketball family. I enjoy sharing all that Coach taught with the kids I work with everyday.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am here to help. I want to inspire players. I can only do so much in the hour or so a week with an athlete, but I want to push each athlete to set goals and work hard to achieve them. I am worried about kids development on the court, as a person, teammate and leader.
I do this because I love it. You can find me on the court 7 days a week and sometimes 12-14 hrs a day, and I enjoy every moment.
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