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'''Tom Ryan''' is a [[lacrosse]] coach and former professional player. He is |
'''Tom Ryan''' is a [[lacrosse]] coach and former professional player. He is currently an [https://saintsathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=798 assistant collegiate coach] at [[St. Lawrence University]]. Ryan is the former head coach of the [[Boston Blazers]] of the [[National Lacrosse League]]. |
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==Playing career== |
==Playing career== |
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Ryan played his high school ball at Canton Central in NY. |
Ryan played his high school ball at Canton Central in NY. |
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Ryan attended [[Bowdoin College]] where he was an All-American attackman. He amassed 97-points in his senior year to become the leading scorer in school history.<ref name=multi> |
Ryan attended [[Bowdoin College]] where he was an All-American attackman. He amassed 97-points in his senior year to become the leading scorer in school history.<ref name=multi>{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2006 |title=Tom Ryan named U.S. men's indoor coach |url=http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=139760 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927212901/http://www.insidelacrosse.com/page.cfm?pagerid=2&news=fdetail&storyid=139760 |archive-date=Sep 27, 2007 |website=Inside Lacrosse}}</ref> |
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Ryan played in the [[National Lacrosse League]] where he was known as the "Dude" due to his long dreadlocked hair.<ref> |
Ryan played in the [[National Lacrosse League]] where he was known as the "Dude" due to his long dreadlocked hair.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 June 2004 |title=News and Notes Archive: November 2003 - January 2004 |url=http://www.lacrosse-network.com/outsidersguide/notes0311.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070228200419/http://www.lacrosse-network.com/outsidersguide/notes0311.htm |archive-date=Feb 28, 2007 |website=Outsider's Guide |publisher=lacrosse-network.com}}</ref> He scored 202 total career points (82 goals and 120 assists) while playing for the [[Boston Blazers (1992-1997)|Boston Blazers]], [[Baltimore Thunder]] and the [[Philadelphia Wings (1987–2014)|Philadelphia Wings]]. In addition, he played in the [[Heritage Cup (box lacrosse)|Heritage Cup]] for Team USA in 2002. |
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Ryan played in [[Major League Lacrosse]]'s inaugural season in [[2001 MLL season|2001]] with the [[New Jersey Pride]]. |
Ryan played in [[Major League Lacrosse]]'s inaugural season in [[2001 MLL season|2001]] with the [[New Jersey Pride]]. |
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Ryan's playing career was cut short by a series of [[concussion]]s.<ref> |
Ryan's playing career was cut short by a series of [[concussion]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neibauer |first=Kevin M. |title=Player Spotlight: Tom Ryan |url=http://www.plpa.com/spotlight/tom_ryan.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303191738/http://www.plpa.com/spotlight/tom_ryan.html |archive-date=Mar 3, 2016 |website=PLPA}}</ref> |
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==Coaching career== |
==Coaching career== |
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Ryan was awarded [https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/carolina-s-breschi-named-2016-coach-of-the-year-full-honors-awards-from-imlca-nike-luncheon/36640 IMLCA Assistant Coach of the Year] in DIII for his role in leading the St. Lawrence University team to a 18-3 record and [[NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship|NCAA Final Four]] appearance. |
Ryan was awarded [https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/carolina-s-breschi-named-2016-coach-of-the-year-full-honors-awards-from-imlca-nike-luncheon/36640 IMLCA Assistant Coach of the Year] in DIII for his role in leading the St. Lawrence University team to a 18-3 record and [[NCAA Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship|NCAA Final Four]] appearance. |
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Ryan was Head Coach of the U.S. Indoor Lacrosse team for both the 2007 & 2011 [[World Indoor Lacrosse Championship]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/tom-ryan-named-head-coach-of-team-usa-for-2011-world-indoor-lacrosse-championships/n-4044348|title=Tom Ryan Named Head Coach of Team USA for 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships|date=July 7, 2010|publisher=Our Sports Central|access-date=August 24, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://goheels.com/news/2007/3/21/205483554.aspx?path=mlax|title= |
Ryan was Head Coach of the U.S. Indoor Lacrosse team for both the 2007 & 2011 [[World Indoor Lacrosse Championship]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/tom-ryan-named-head-coach-of-team-usa-for-2011-world-indoor-lacrosse-championships/n-4044348|title=Tom Ryan Named Head Coach of Team USA for 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships|date=July 7, 2010|publisher=Our Sports Central|access-date=August 24, 2019 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190825035601/https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/tom-ryan-named-head-coach-of-team-usa-for-2011-world-indoor-lacrosse-championships/n-4044348 |archive-date= Aug 25, 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://goheels.com/news/2007/3/21/205483554.aspx?path=mlax|title=Prossner Named To U.S. Indoor National Lacrosse Team |publisher=[[University of North Carolina]] Athletics |date=March 21, 2007|access-date=August 24, 2019 }}</ref> |
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Ryan has served as a coach for the women's lacrosse teams at [[Towson University]] and [[Loyola College in Maryland|Loyola College]]. In addition, he has coached the men's lacrosse team at [[Connecticut College]] and [[Mount Ida College]].<ref name=multi/> |
Ryan has served as a coach for the women's lacrosse teams at [[Towson University]] and [[Loyola College in Maryland|Loyola College]]. In addition, he has coached the men's lacrosse team at [[Connecticut College]] and [[Mount Ida College]].<ref name=multi/> |
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On May 9, 2007, the NLL announced that an expansion franchise had been granted to the city of [[Boston]], and that Ryan had been named head coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=2944|work=NLL.com|title=Expansion Team Awarded to Boston for 2008|date=May 9, 2007|accessdate=2007-05-09}}</ref> The team, which was named the [[Boston Blazers]], was scheduled to begin play during the [[2008 NLL season]], but after a labour dispute that saw the season temporarily cancelled, the Blazers opted to sit out the 2008 season and begin play in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nll.com/article.php?id=3141|work=NLL.com|title=League Releases New 2008 Schedule|date=November 2, 2007|accessdate=2007-11-02}}</ref> Ryan was dismissed as the head coach of the Blazers on December 23, 2010. |
On May 9, 2007, the NLL announced that an expansion franchise had been granted to the city of [[Boston]], and that Ryan had been named head coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=2944|work=NLL.com|title=Expansion Team Awarded to Boston for 2008|date=May 9, 2007|accessdate=2007-05-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070915054459/http://www.nll.com/article.php?id=2944 |archive-date= Sep 15, 2007 }}</ref> The team, which was named the [[Boston Blazers]], was scheduled to begin play during the [[2008 NLL season]], but after a labour dispute that saw the season temporarily cancelled, the Blazers opted to sit out the 2008 season and begin play in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nll.com/article.php?id=3141|work=NLL.com|title=League Releases New 2008 Schedule|date=November 2, 2007|accessdate=2007-11-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071106023459/http://nll.com/article.php?id=3141 |archive-date= Nov 6, 2007 }}</ref> Ryan was dismissed as the head coach of the Blazers on December 23, 2010. |
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==Statistics== |
==Statistics== |
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Latest revision as of 07:25, 21 December 2024
Tom Ryan is a lacrosse coach and former professional player. He is currently an assistant collegiate coach at St. Lawrence University. Ryan is the former head coach of the Boston Blazers of the National Lacrosse League.
Playing career
[edit]Ryan played his high school ball at Canton Central in NY. Ryan attended Bowdoin College where he was an All-American attackman. He amassed 97-points in his senior year to become the leading scorer in school history.[1]
Ryan played in the National Lacrosse League where he was known as the "Dude" due to his long dreadlocked hair.[2] He scored 202 total career points (82 goals and 120 assists) while playing for the Boston Blazers, Baltimore Thunder and the Philadelphia Wings. In addition, he played in the Heritage Cup for Team USA in 2002.
Ryan played in Major League Lacrosse's inaugural season in 2001 with the New Jersey Pride.
Ryan's playing career was cut short by a series of concussions.[3]
Coaching career
[edit]Ryan was awarded IMLCA Assistant Coach of the Year in DIII for his role in leading the St. Lawrence University team to a 18-3 record and NCAA Final Four appearance.
Ryan was Head Coach of the U.S. Indoor Lacrosse team for both the 2007 & 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships.[4][5]
Ryan has served as a coach for the women's lacrosse teams at Towson University and Loyola College. In addition, he has coached the men's lacrosse team at Connecticut College and Mount Ida College.[1]
On May 9, 2007, the NLL announced that an expansion franchise had been granted to the city of Boston, and that Ryan had been named head coach.[6] The team, which was named the Boston Blazers, was scheduled to begin play during the 2008 NLL season, but after a labour dispute that saw the season temporarily cancelled, the Blazers opted to sit out the 2008 season and begin play in 2009.[7] Ryan was dismissed as the head coach of the Blazers on December 23, 2010.
Statistics
[edit]NLL
[edit]| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||
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| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 1995 | Boston | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1996 | Boston | 10 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 1997 | Boston | 10 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 34 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1998 | Baltimore | 12 | 8 | 19 | 27 | 58 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 | ||
| 1999 | Baltimore | 10 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 26 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | Philadelphia | 11 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 38 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | ||
| 2001 | Philadelphia | 14 | 10 | 22 | 32 | 70 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 7 | ||
| 2002 | Philadelphia | 16 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 110 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | Philadelphia | 8 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| NLL Totals | 95 | 82 | 120 | 202 | 436 | 113 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 46 | 15 | |||
MLL
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| Season | Team | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | GP | G | 2ptG | A | Pts | LB | PIM | ||
| 2001 | New Jersey | 14 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 2.5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| MLL Totals | 14 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Tom Ryan named U.S. men's indoor coach". Inside Lacrosse. October 25, 2006. Archived from the original on Sep 27, 2007.
- ^ "News and Notes Archive: November 2003 - January 2004". Outsider's Guide. lacrosse-network.com. 25 June 2004. Archived from the original on Feb 28, 2007.
- ^ Neibauer, Kevin M. "Player Spotlight: Tom Ryan". PLPA. Archived from the original on Mar 3, 2016.
- ^ "Tom Ryan Named Head Coach of Team USA for 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships". Our Sports Central. July 7, 2010. Archived from the original on Aug 25, 2019. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ "Prossner Named To U.S. Indoor National Lacrosse Team". University of North Carolina Athletics. March 21, 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ "Expansion Team Awarded to Boston for 2008". NLL.com. May 9, 2007. Archived from the original on Sep 15, 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-09.
- ^ "League Releases New 2008 Schedule". NLL.com. November 2, 2007. Archived from the original on Nov 6, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-02.
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