Ryan Carruth
Director, Peninsula Soccer League
It has been my pleasure to have spent the majority of my first thirty years o
n this planet connected to the game of soccer. Born and raised in Colorado, I was fortunate to have a wonderful experience playing soccer at the youth, high school, college, and semi-professional level before a career ending injury finished my short stint as a professional player. I have since been involved in coaching at the youth and collegiate levels, most recently spending two years as the Assistant
Coach at the US Merchant Marine Academy where I had the opportunity to work with Bob Mackenzie’s son, Andrew.
My father is a former member of the US National Ski Team and my mother was also a high level athlete. I split my time growing up between the mountains and the city - playing soccer and competing in alpine ski racing. Alpine ski racing was my father’s passion and when I decided to give up skiing competitively in order to focus on soccer, it was never an issue. At a very early age, my parents released me and my two sisters to the experience of athletics. They had a sense that if they supported us unconditionally, and weren’t overbearing that we would aquire their passion for active living, fitness, and athletics - for that, I am grateful. My relationship with my parents was strengthened by the way they supported me in athletics.
The reality is that we have a short time with our kids in organized athletics. I believe strongly in the significance of the athletic experience. When facilitated correctly athletics can have a positive impact on our children as they move forward through life. My most pertinent goal as a teacher, coach, mentor and administrator is to ensure that we are creating a safe environment where kids have the freedom to take risks, fail, succeed, work hard, laugh, and learn to enjoy the game of soccer as a life long activity. As the new Director of the Peninsula Soccer League, I aim to extend myself to this community, and to provide the same care and leadership that you have grown accustomed to.
Education
• B.A. English, St. Lawrence University – 2002
• Masters of Education Administration, St. Lawrence University – 2007
• NSCAA National diploma
• USSF “D”License
Coaching Experience
• Men’s Assistant Coach – St. Lawrence University (NCAA DIII) – 2 years
• Men’s Assistant Coach – United States Merchant Marine Academy (NCAA DIII) – 2 years
• Staff Coach – Carlsbad Lightning (CA) – 2 years
• Staff Coach – Vogelsinger Soccer Academy – 8 years
• College Guidance Director/ Staff Coach – Albion Soccer Club
Playing Experience
• COLLEGE: St. Lawrence University – 1999 NCAA National Champions (22-0-0)
o NCAA record - 60 game unbeaten streak from 1997-2000.
o 1999 NSCAA/Adidas All American, leading scorer
