Mike Ryder

• Manages Directors of multiple club lacrosse brands: Annapolis Hawks, Atlanta Thunder, Atlanta Storm, Top Gun Clams, Littlenecks Lacrosse, Kings Lacrosse, Aces Lacrosse, NE Storm Lacrosse, Breakers Lacrosse, M&D Lacrosse, Florida Lacrosse Club, Patriot Lacrosse and Connecticut Wolves
• Manages portfolio of companies tracking to make over $18M in revenue annually
• Founding Director of Florida Lacrosse Club, that is tracking to achieve $2M in revenue in 1st year of program
• Collaborates with executive-level management in development of performance goals and long-term operational plans
• Sets strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased profitability
• Works with Club Directors in development of financial and budgetary plans
• Analyzes current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement when necessary

• Currently in my 5th season at BPS, 4th as Head Coach
• Successfully onboarded the last 2 Girls' Lacrosse Coaches
• Lead 2020 team to a top 6 ranking in the state before the season was canceled due to COVID
• Led and motivated lacrosse team members to new heights of athleticism, gameplay and sportsmanship.
• Coordinated seasonal, non-traditional season and off-season activities in support of lacrosse team.
• Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.

• Manages all Florida Market Operations for largest national lacrosse company - Left companies 2nd highest performing market to start new market
• Facilitating all programming and products within state of Florida
• Regularly building relationships with customers to improve quality of products and services
• Managed team of administrative and operational managers associated with market, as well as Florida based contract coaches
• The position includes significant focus on strategy, forecasting, ideation and P&L management

• Team Leader on development of companies training curriculum
• Management and education of 40 full-time remote employees on on-field methodology
• Collaborated regularly with digital partners to maximize efficiency and proficiency using each platform

• Responsible for guiding success of all products in 3d Lacrosse national product line of events
• Led cross-functional team responsible for sales, marketing and operation of each event
• Focus on strategy, forecasting, ideation and P&L management
• Have held this national role, while simultaneously being market Director for Florida and prior to that, Colorado

• Managed all Colorado Market Operations for largest national lacrosse company
• Worked on Senior Management team, while operating companies 2nd largest market
• Regularly built relationships with customers to improve quality of products and services
• Collaborates regularly on employee development and coach’s education system

• Led team to 2 straight CHSAA Final Fours and 1 State Championship Appearance in 2018

• Coached 2015 IMG National team to USA Today #5 National Ranking and Varsity program, to 16-1 Record in Florida
• Spearheaded program’s Social Media Marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
• Led and motivated lacrosse team members to new heights of athleticism, gameplay and sportsmanship
• Coordinated seasonal, non-traditional season and off-season activities in support of lacrosse team

• NCAA Division II Assistant Coach in charge of coordinating Defense
• Recruited at numerous prospective student-athlete camps in NY, NJ, FL, CO, PA, RI, MA, NC, MD, CA, OR, WA, DE
• Coordinated all team communications (emails, text messages, pamphlets)
• Maintained positive and productive communications with coaches, administration, compliance, athletic trainers and SID

• Followed allowed recruitment tactics and strategies to bring in athletes for different lacrosse positions
• Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations

• Head Men's Lacrosse Coach, Coached team to twelve wins over MCLA top 25 programs
• Defeated 3-peat MCLA Champion, Michigan Wolverines, ending then 49-game win streak
• Organized and managed team budget of over $150,000
• In charge of all team mailings, website development, as well as maintenance alumni, parent and team email chains