SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Chris Ryan will be entering his fifth season as an Assistant Coach for the Wildcats. Chris was on staff for the Wildcats when the program made two NAC postseason playoff appearances including in 2024 when the Wildcats won the NAC Championship. Chris will primarily work with the offense and assist with recruiting.

Chris is a talented and experienced player and coach, having graduated from Jordan-Elbridge High School in 2017. As a collegiate player, Chris won an NJCAA National Championship playing for the Onondaga Community College men’s lacrosse team as a defenseman in 2019.

Before joining the Wildcats, Chris coached at Nichols College Preparatory School in Buffalo. During the summer, Chris lives locally in Utica with his Girlfriend Molly. He is currently a forward on the Utica Yeti Sr. box lacrosse team, where he continues to hone his skills and stay connected to the game he loves.