Ryan is a WAVE Alum having played in the boys program from 2016-2018. A 2018 graduate of San Marcos, where he received honors as the 2018 Avocado East League Player of the Year, and was named Second Team All-CIF San Diego Section. He was a two-time MVP at San Marcos, leaving a school record of 503 kills and totaling 54 blocks as a senior. His personal-best was 34 kills in a match vs. Mission Hills.

He currently attends UCSD where he is majoring in Management Science as he plays on the men's volleyball team. In 2021, he started in 17 of the team’s 18 matches as an outside hitter and was second on the team in points scored and kills. Additionally, he helped lead UCSD to their first Big West Conference Championship appearance in program history.

Ryan wants to be able to pass on his love of volleyball to young players, showing them how to enjoy the game while still going their hardest on the court. He believes that players do their best while having fun and giving it their all.