Ryan James Livingston
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in athletic administration, including coordination of special events and projects, donor cultivation, and overall sport program management. Throughout my experiences I have excelled in financial budgeting and student-athlete support. Proven track record of enhancing student athlete experience and fostering athlete development, including record team GPAs. Adept at strategic communication planning and collaborative media engagement, driving successful program initiatives and events.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Athletic Director of Basketball Operations-Big Ten Conference
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
06.2015 - Current
- Scheduling of all games, practices, academic responsibilities, summer overseas experiences, service projects, and special events.
- Coordinating and planning donor specific event to enhance the donor experience and engage them with current student athletes and coaching staffs
- Direct management of a $5 million dollar team operations budget.
- Management of all donor-related travel to away games.
- Creation and implementation of donor specific correspondence and communication
- Work directly with all student-athletes to help navigate all successes, failures, and triumphs that today's college students must face.
- Creation of the Gopher P.R.I.D.E. (Personal Responsibility in Developing Excellence) Program to help develop valuable life skills.
- Direct work with FOX Sports, ESPN, and the Big Ten Network to help promote Minnesota basketball and develop marquee events to give our student-athletes a first-rate experience.
- Organization and management of the entire men's basketball program on a daily basis
- Direct liaison for the men's basketball program to athletic department senior administration as well as university officials
- Director of summer basketball camps
Special Assistant to the Head Coach/Video Coordinator
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Oversaw the marketing and branding of both Villanova Basketball and Head Coach Jay Wright
- Developed, managed, and facilitated all recruiting documents sent directly to prospective student-athletes
- Oversaw all video operations including advanced scouting, recruiting, highlight, player development, and team development; met regularly with players to review film
- Manage relationships between members of the athletic department and men's basketball program
- Worked directly with the maturation of the following players: Darrun Hilliard-member of the Detroit Pistons, Ryan Arcidiacono-2015 Big East Player of the Year, Josh Hart-2017 NBA 1st Round Draft Pick-Los Angeles Lakers
Director of Admissions
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Hawthorne, NJ
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Recruitment of New Students
- 12% growth in student population in just one year
- Oversight of all recruitment for a school of 470 students in grades Preschool-Grade 12
- Identify new potential students and families through open house events, school visits, church visits, and enrollment events
- Develop and foster relationships with prospective new students to encourage their application for admission
- Manage, track, and coordinate all prospective visits, collection of application documents, testing, and interviewing for all new students through supervision of the Admissions Coordinator
- Interview all prospective students and evaluation of entrance testing to determine acceptance in Hawthorne Christian Academy
- Retention Management: Organized, developed and implemented several new initiatives including but now limited to breakfasts, family forums, and classroom talks to help bolster retention efforts of all current students
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Hawthorne Christian Academy
Hawthorne, NJ
11.2011 - 06.2012
- Oversight of all Program Operations
- Responsible for the ordering, inventory, and distribution of all team equipment
- Direct management of all assistant coaches and team managers
- Scheduling of all games, scrimmages, practices, and team events
- Management of all team academic progress reports and study halls
- Installed a JV program for the first time in program history to expand the opportunities for younger girls in the program to develop their skills
- Program Highlights: 2011-2012 season was first season in ten years that program obtained double digit wins, Coached first girl in program history to be named all-league, Advanced to first ever Christmas tournament championship game, 2011-2012 team doubled previous season win total of only five
- Coaching Responsibilities: Coordination of all practice plans and workouts to best maximize student athletes skills and abilities, Preparation of all scouting reports for all opponents, Development of a program culture that fosters positive behavior and maximizes the athletes' potential
Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA
08.2007 - 10.2011
- Oversaw donor relations and development operations for athletic department.
- Created inaugural golf outing, generating over $20,000 in first year.
- Served on multiple head coach hiring search committees to identify top candidates.
- Directed game day operations for all home intercollegiate athletic contests.
- Supervised crews of 10 to 15 student workers during events to ensure smooth execution.
- Managed all athletic facilities in collaboration with Plant Operations for repairs and improvements.
- Hired and trained student workers as Fitness Center Director to maintain safe facility usage.
Interim Head/Associate Head/First Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA
08.2004 - 05.2011
- Directed annual Alumni Day, enhancing engagement among current players, families, alumni, and friends.
- Established Eastern Basketball Spring Festival to strengthen community connections.
- Oversaw program operations, including travel arrangements, equipment procurement, and scheduling.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes through reports, study halls, and meetings.
- Provided direct supervision of assistant coaches, graduate assistants, and managers.
- Launched Eastern Basketball 'Tradition Club,' generating approximately $50,000 annually for the men's program.
- Increased Eastern Basketball reserve funds to exceed $100,000.
- Coordinated recruitment of student-athletes with regular communication and campus visit organization.
Education
MA - Education
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05-2014
M.Ed. - Multicultural Education
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Biokinetics, Exercise Science, Sport and Coaching
Eastern University
St. Davids, PA05-2004
Skills
- Financial budgeting
- Donor engagement
- Philanthropic event planning
- Student-athlete support
- Collaborative team management
- Strategic communication planning
- Student-athlete advocacy
- Operational facility upgrades
- Team building
- Relationship management
- Budget management
- Event coordination
- Travel coordination
Certification
National Association of Basketball Coaches Member
Playing Experience
- Eastern University, St. Davids, PA, 08/01, 05/04, 4-year Varsity Letter winner, 2003-2004 Eastern University Basketball Team Captain, 2003-2004 Student Athlete Advisory Committee, 2003 Eastern University Most Inspirational Player Award, 2002 Pennsylvania Athletic Conference All-Academic Team
- Athletes in Action, 06/03, 08/04, Toured both South Africa and Mexico playing against local professional teams, Played in international tournaments in South Africa
Affiliations
- Athletes in Action Summer Basketball Tours
Accomplishments
- NCAA Tournament Participant 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019
- NIT Tournament Participant 2024
- Big East Champions 2014, 2015
- CALS Symposium Attendee 2023, 2024
- Top Connect Future Leaders Symposium 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Director of Basketball Operations-Big Ten Conference
University of Minnesota
06.2015 - Current
Special Assistant to the Head Coach/Video Coordinator
Villanova University
08.2012 - 05.2015
Director of Admissions
Hawthorne Christian Academy
11.2011 - 08.2012
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Hawthorne Christian Academy
11.2011 - 06.2012
Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics
Eastern University
08.2007 - 10.2011
Interim Head/Associate Head/First Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Eastern University
08.2004 - 05.2011
MA - Education
Villanova University
M.Ed. - Multicultural Education
Eastern University
Bachelor of Science - Biokinetics, Exercise Science, Sport and Coaching
Eastern University