Ryan Farley ’02 graduated from Lyndon State College in 2002 with a bachelor of science in sports medicine with a concentration in athletic training. As a student-athlete, Ryan was a four-year member of the men’s baseball team. He later led the team as head coach.
As a player, Ryan was a four-year starter and captain for three years. He played every position on the field except catcher and had a career batting average of over .300. Ryan was an exceptional leader, known to elevate everyone’s play on the field. He was also a two-time Claude Piche Award winner (1999, 2001). This award is given to the player who best represents the program in an exceptional manner. The recipient is known as a hard worker and great teammate.
As a coach, Ryan led the program as head coach for seven seasons (2005-2011). During that time, he helped Lyndon transition from National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), led the Hornets to an appearance in the USCAA National Tournament in 2008 and the North Atlantic Conference playoffs in 2010. Ryan brought a high level of enthusiasm along with discipline and sportsmanship to the program.
Since graduating, Ryan has worked as a certified, licensed athletic trainer for Dan Wyand P.T. and Associates. In addition, he has served as athletic trainer at Danville School for fifteen years and was selected by students to be their commencement speaker in 2015. He is still very active in the local baseball community, having coached youth baseball for over twenty years and serving as the president of Lake Region Youth Baseball/Softball. Ryan was also an assistant baseball coach at Lake Region Union High School for two years.
Ryan currently resides in Orleans, Vt., with his wife – fellow alum and athletic hall of famer – Rachel Maxwell ’06 (inducted in 2013) and their two children Konnor and Mason.
