Kelly Ryan enters her second season in 2023-24 as assistant lacrosse coach after being hired in August of 2022.
Ryan, a native of Levittown, New York, joins the Explorer family from Averett University where she was the head coach since 2016. During the 2022 season she helped produce the all-conference rookie, five all-conference players, and one all-tournament selection.
Prior to Ryan’s time at Averett she was an assistant coach for the University of Tampa. While there, she worked closely with players to improve their defensive skills and skill development. Ryan also served as a student-athlete academic monitor.
Ryan graduated from Catholic University of America in 2011 with her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She then went on to Frostburg State University to receive her Master’s in Education, specializing in special education.
