Ryan Riley

About Ryan Riley

Soccer coach and leader passionate about player development, supporting coaches, and creating environments where people enjoy learning the game. Focused on long-term growth on and off the field.

Experience

1. Technical Director

   24-7 Uk Soccer

   Jun 2023 — Present · Alameda, CA, US

   As the Recreational Technical Director for 24-7 Soccer Academy, the role typically involves organizing and overseeing 2-3 training sessions per week for each team, depending on age group and season. The soccer season usually spans 10 active months per year, with breaks during major holidays and part of the winter. In addition to coaching and conducting training sessions, the role encompasses several administrative and developmental responsibilities, such as- Developing the coaching curriculum for the program- Mentoring and supporting volunteer coaches- Organizing coach education workshops to improve coaching standards- Monitoring player development and adjusting training plans accordingly- Liaising with team managers for logistics, equipment, and communication- Collaborating with the board and other directors on broader club initiatives and planning events like tryouts, tournaments, and end-of-season activities.

Education

• St John Rigby College

  Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma, In Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)

• Edge Hill University

  Certificate Of Higher Education In Physical Education And School Sport, PE And School Sport