Michael J. Ryan, PhD

Teaching Assistant Professor

304-293-0863 mryan5@mail.wvu.edu AHB 255 Download CV

Professional Highlights

Program Coordinator for Athletic Coaching Education, CPASS
10 years of undergraduate and graduate teaching experience in Exercise Science and Kinesiology
National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) State and Mid-East Sectional Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year
20 years of coaching experience at the Division 1 and high school levels
Coached seven WVSSAC State Championship Teams in cross country and track

Degrees

PhD, Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University
MEd, Exercise Physiology, Auburn University
BS, Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University

Awards

National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) State and Mid-East Sectional Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year, 2017

Research Interests

Antioxidant and Caffeine Supplementation in athletic performance
Cold-Water Immersion and athlete recovery
Land and Aquatic Plyometric Training

Biographical Sketch

As a teaching assistant professor in Athletic Coaching Education and as an Athletic Coaching Education program coordinator, Dr. Michael Ryan's primary responsibilities involve teaching students within the Athletic Coaching Education major. He has taught a variety of courses within the field of Kinesiology including Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics and Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription. Ryan brings with him 20 years of coaching experience at the NCAA Division I, high school and youth levels. At the high school level, he has coached on seven WVSSAC State championship teams.

In 2017, the United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaching Association (USTFCCCA) honored him as the WV Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year. In the same year, the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) named him as the Girls State and Mid-East Sectional Cross Country Coach of the Year.