RYAN LOGAR
Buffalo
Summary
Experienced sports-industry professional focused on organized youth sports, with a proven track record of growing leagues and boosting participation. Also bringing a strong network of coaches, families, and facility directors across both the Buffalo, NY, and Tampa, FL areas. Self-motivation, genuine passion, and core values is what I lean on to drive my success as I continue my journey of building a career in this space.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tournament & Travel Coordinator
Nickel City Hockey Tournaments
06.2024 - Current
- Helped coordinate all logistics for youth hockey tournaments, including ice scheduling, team registration, hotel blocks, and vendor relations.
- Liaison for traveling teams and families, providing team support and travel packages to enhance the overall experience.
- Collaborated with rink partners, referees, and sponsors, streamlining communication and uphold our event standards from puck drop to trophy presentation.
Hockey Director
Tampa Bay Skating Academy
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Oversaw the full hockey calendar for both youth and adult leagues everything from tryouts and team placement to making sure games ran smoothly and stayed on schedule.
- Acted as the go-to person for players, parents, and coaches. Tasked with quickly solving problems and questions on the fly day-to-day.
- Helped new families get comfortable with our programs by walking them through what to expect, sharing resources, and making sure they felt like part of the community from day one.
- Focused heavily on growing our presence in the Western Florida hockey community by organizing local events, partnerships, and leaned into social media to get more eyes on our programs and bring in new players.
League Coordinator - Intramural Sports
Canisius College
08.2020 - 05.2020
- Helped organize and run year round intramural leagues on campus, including flag football, basketball, and floor hockey while handling scheduling, budget, and compliance.
- Supported the onboarding process for new teams and captains. Explaining league rules, coordinating sign-ups, and making sure everyone had what they needed to participate confidently.
- Promoted league events across campus using flyers, social media, and word-of-mouth to boost sign-ups and keep the intramural program top of mind for students looking to get involved.
Education
Masters - Sports Administration
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05.2020
Bachelors - Sports Management
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05.2019
Skills
- Client Management
- Budget Management
- Recruiting
- Coaching
- Marketing
- Sales Experience
- Scheduling
- Staff Management
Certification
Athlete Marketing Essentials: NIL Certification, Front Office Sports
Timeline
Tournament & Travel Coordinator
Nickel City Hockey Tournaments
06.2024 - Current
Hockey Director
Tampa Bay Skating Academy
09.2022 - 06.2024
League Coordinator - Intramural Sports
Canisius College
08.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelors - Sports Management
Canisius College
Masters - Sports Administration
Canisius College
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