Ryan MacFarlane
Stevens,PA
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven collegiate baseball head coach with proven track record of establishing championship culture and setting program victory records. Aligns game strategies with player personnel to maximize on field performance. Combines nearly two decades of elite level athletic mentorship with personal experience as a NCAA Division I and professional pitcher. Adept at accessing program status, casting a winning vision, mobilizing staff, motivating student-athletes and executing initiatives to move toward ideal future.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Baseball Coach
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Program Milestones: Orchestrated a historic turnaround, breaking the single-season wins record twice in a three-season span with 21 wins in 2024 and 22 wins in 2026. Led the team to a runner-up finish in the 2026 conference tournament, marking the deepest postseason run in school history.
- Mentorship & Personal Growth: Implemented, monitored and maintained Standards of Development to ensure high level of focus on the field, in the classroom and in life.
- Culture & Collaboration: Fostered a positive, high functioning team environment by establishing clear, transparent communication with coaching staff, players and campus administration.
- Captial Improvements: Spearheaded all fundraising for program, highlighted by a $400,000 renovation project for the Lancaster Bible baseball stadium in 2025.
- Roster & Recruitment: Led recruiting efforts to bring in competitive classes, bringing in 15-20 players annually.
- Tactical Execution: Implemented modern systems and technology to accelerate success, including: Teamworks, GoRout, Coach Comm, College Spray Charts, LiVE ARM, AWRE and Driveline.
Volunteer Pitching Coach
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Implemented Driveline arm care system. Daily monitored development and arm health.
- Trained Conference Pitcher of the Year, Brian Coburn.
Assistant Baseball Coach
Xenia Scouts (Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League)
Xenia, OH
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Served as a spiritual mentor and coach for elite athletes in this premier summer league.
- Worked with hitters, infielders, and pitchers during tenure.
Campus Ministry Director
Athletes in Action
Xenia, OH
02.2009 - 07.2023
- National Leadership: Directed SportLinc (2020-22), a centralized virtual mentoring and leadership development resource utilized by student-athletes on college campuses nationwide.
- Leadership Development Specialist: Appointed to lead Team Leader Training (2017-20), supervising, training, and mentoring over 75 campus directors across the United States, cultivating organizational health and leadership growth.
- On-Campus Mentorship: Served as a primary spiritual mentor and character coach for NCAA student-athletes managing on-site operations at major institutions including Michigan State (2009-11), Virginia Tech (2011-16) and Radford (2012-16).
Professional Baseball Player
Midwest Sliders (Frontier League)
Detroit, MI
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Signed professional contract following a standout collegiate career at Michigan State University, leading the pitching staff with a 3.68 ERA as a senior.
- Finished 8th in the Frontier League among starting pitchers with a 2.92 ERA across 89.1 innings pitched as a rookie.
- Evaluated by the Detroit Tigers and invited to an official workout for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2008
Skills
Experienced leader
Mentor and Developer
Culture builder
Recruiter & Mobilizer
Vision caster
Strategic problem solver
Refocuser
Resource maximizer
Timeline
Head Baseball Coach
Lancaster Bible College
07.2023 - Current
Volunteer Pitching Coach
Lancaster Bible College
08.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Baseball Coach
Xenia Scouts (Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League)
05.2020 - 07.2022
Campus Ministry Director
Athletes in Action
02.2009 - 07.2023
Professional Baseball Player
Midwest Sliders (Frontier League)
06.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Health Studies
Michigan State University