Ryan received his Bachelors of Science degree with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Duquesne University in 2005. At Duquesne University he received his Performance Enhancement Certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In 2003 he then moved on and added his Corrective Exercise Specialist with the NASM as well. He has been an athletic trainer with ESSMC since 2005 and he oversees all athletic training services for the Plum Borough School District.