Ryan graduated from University of Ulster with First Class Honors in 2018.
He then furthered his studies and completed a Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Medicine in December 2019.
Since graduating Ryan has continued his professional development with courses in shoulder and knee rehabilitation.
He is especially interested in musculoskeletal injuries.
Ryan is well known in hockey circles, playing for Lisnagarvey Hockey Club and has represented Ireland at U16 through to senior international.