Ryan, a Colorado native from Parker, began his volleyball career at 303 Volleyball Club. He went on to play college volleyball at NAIA Campbellsville University in Kentucky, where he led his team as a captain setter and earned All-American. Ryan then transferred to NAIA Vanguard University of Southern California, where he continued to excel, leading his team to the 2023 Mens Volleyball National Championship as an All-American . During his time in California he became part of the USA National development beach volleyball team. As well as coaching beach and indoor women’s volleyball at Tstreet Volleyball club. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business in 2024.