Ryan came over from the US as the Welsh LDO. After a year playing for Penarth, he saw the light and moved to Swansea to play for the Hawks. A successful season ensued resulting in promotion to the SEMLA Premiership before Ryan returned home to the states. While he only played for one season Ryan left a legacy having introduced Lacrosse to a number of schools in the Swansea Area, and introducing to lacrosse to a number of players currently within the 1st and 2nd teams. Ryan was also a founder member of the Swansea Hawks Darts Night!