Ryan Quinn enters his fourth year as an assistant coach of the Shepherd University men’s soccer team. Quinn brings a unique perspective to the Shepherd training ground as he is a former player at Shepherd who competed for four years and served as team captain his senior year. Quinn played as a midfielder/defender from 1998-2002 and won team MVP honors in 2002. Additionally, he was able to share the field with his younger brother Pat who was a goalkeeper and a First Team All-WVIAC selection in 2005. Quinn graduated in 2003 with a degree in sport and event management.
“Shepherd has so much soccer history on the men’s side, and Ryan is able to bridge the gap between Shepherd’s soccer past and future,” said Head Coach Jonathan Thayil. “His knowledge of the game and soccer connections across the state make him a valuable asset as we look to take the program to the next level.”
Quinn’s presence with the program has grown over the last two years and he has embraced his new role as Recruiting Coordinator. Shepherd University is in a unique location and Quinn has done an excellent job reaching out to players in Maryland, WV, and other surrounding states. He has also had an extremely positive effect from a player development perspective. In the three years that Quinn has coached at Shepherd, the program has produced three Regional All-Americans in Matt D’Amico, Shane Lowery, and Robel Desta.
Thayil added, “Ryan is a passionate coach who has deep roots at Shepherd University as a player, and now as a coach. His ability to connect with the players as well as his insight in regards to training and games has been invaluable. Ryan’s input and assistance have helped the program reach new heights, he is a great asset to the program here at Shepherd.
Quinn grew up in Germantown, MD and attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. As a soccer player in high school Quinn was named a First Team All-Conference and All-County selection in 1997. As a youth, he played for both Potomac Soccer Club and Bethesda Soccer Club in Montgomery County, MD where he competed in the NCSL, Division 1.
Quinn resides in Charles Town with his wife, Janelle, and children, Carter and Makenna.
