Ryan went to Kamiakin High School where he earned First Team All-Conference (Mid-Columbia Conference) honors his senior year. He accepted Christ as his savior as he pursued a college baseball career which started at CBC. He was a two-year starter there, earning First Team All-Conference Honors Northwest Athletic Conference) his Sophomore year as an outfielder.

He continued his career at Northwest Nazarene University where he played in the 2021 Division 2 World Series where the Nighthawks ended their record setting season at 6th in the nation. Ryan earned 2nd team All-Region (West Region) honors that year as the lead off center fielder.

“As blessed as I was to have an amazing career playing college baseball at a high level, I haven’t experienced growth like I have since being a part of FCA. Coaching the next generation of athletes and working alongside other amazing coaches has been more rewarding than any championship I have ever played in. I believe in what God is doing through the ministry of FCA and I pray God will continue to move in mighty ways in the hearts of the coaches and athletes.”

-Ryan Dearing