About Ryan Ridder
Born 1984. Ryan Ridder is an American basketball coach.
Ryan Ridder (born November 11, 1984) is an American college basketball coach and current head coach for the Mercer Bears men's basketball team. He previously served as the head coach at Bethune–Cookman and UT Martin.
Coaching career After completing a playing career at Embry-Riddle under his father, Steve, Ridder got his coaching start at North Raleigh Christian Academy as an assistant coach before returning to his alma mater as an assistant a year later. Ridder served as an assistant at Campbell for three seasons before taking the head coaching job at Daytona State College. While guiding the Falcons, Ridder compiled a 95–28 overall record, and four-straight Mid-Florida Conference regular season championships, as well as back-to-back coach of the year honors.
Ridder was named the head coach at Bethune-Cookman on March 31, 2017. After three seasons with the Wildcats, Ridder accepted the head coaching position at UT Martin on March 30, 2021.
Head coaching record Junior college
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Who is Ryan Ridder?
American basketball player and coach
When was Ryan Ridder born?
Ryan Ridder was born on 11 November 1984 in Lexington.
What is Ryan Ridder's occupation?
Ryan Ridder is a basketball coach.
What nationality is Ryan Ridder?
Ryan Ridder is American.
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