Ryan Dean

Ryan Dean is back for his third season with Ambassadors FC Ohio in 2023, and his second as Head Coach and Technical Director. As a player on the inaugural AFC Ohio side, Dean co-founded the Men’s First Team, helping the first AFC Ohio group lift the @noslsoccer Trophy. Since then, Dean, who retired from play due to injury, has taken over his current role; coaching both the first team and u23 squads. He’s entering his ninth season with Ambassadors, having spent time as both a youth player and coach while also competing in NCAA DII at Malone University- where he would later spend a year as an assistant coach. Ryan started in two of his three seasons for the Pioneers, notching 5 goal contributions during his time, as well as 13 senior appearances for AFC Ohio that resulted in 4 goals and 3 assists. Dean’s coaching career has resulted in semi-final appearances in both the NOSL (2022) and State Cup, as well as State Cup and National Premier League titles.