Vanguard University

The Athlete: Ryan is a junior college transfer from Walla Walla Community College in Washington?played two seasons for Coach Jeff Reinland at WWCC, in the ever-competitive NWAACC?led his team to the region title as a sophomore?prepped at Juanita High School in Kirkland, Washington?graduated in 2006?tough-minded guard who can play the one or the two?gets to the rim because of his strength?competes on every play?one of the best conditioned athletes at Vanguard?will provide the Lions with another terrific guard and add to VU's depth.

The Person: Ryan was born on January 31, 1988 in Kirkland, Washington?has six brothers and two sisters?pursuing a major in Kinesiology at Vanguard?loves to eat at "Red Robin"?favorite movie is "The Book of Eli"?watched "Friends" on TV?roots for the LA Lakers and Kobe Bryant?likes the scripture found in Ephesians 2:8?loves game day?most respects Dan Taylor?favorite quote is "The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot save you"?thinks selflessness is essential?likes to hang with his family and friends?has learned that you need faith in God and courage to get through life?basketball has taught him discipline, toughness, work ethic, and love?career goal is to work in physical therapy.

His Thoughts: I chose to come to Vanguard because of the coaching staff and the basketball program.

Coach Soliday's Comments: Ryan is a versatile guard who can run a team as a point guard or play off the ball on the wing. He is extremely aggressive and tough-minded defensively and will make a lot of plays for us at that end. Ryan adds a lot to our team as a player and as a leader.