Ryan has extensive experience in professional and elite sport.
Having crafted his skills and knowledge over two decades, Ryan has worked in professional team sports and through multiple Olympic and Commonwealth Cycles in the Home Country Sports Institutes in the UK. Ryan has worked as a Coach, Practitioner, Manager, Technical Leader, Head of Performance Support and Senior Performance Strategist.
Working at the FA, where he was the Head of Performance Sport for the Women’s Super League and Talent Pathway, Ryan was responsible for leading performance science, player care and innovation. Through the extensive innovation programmes that Ryan led, he has also progressed on to work in the sports technology and data analytics sector where he has consulted with leading sports organisations to build strategies that help identify and solve complex performance problems through informed ‘data led’ performance solutions.
Ryan holds two degrees and is pursuing a Professional Doctorate in the area of Cognitively Diverse Teams, Decision Making and Problem Solving, he was previously a founder and on the board of the UKSCA holding dual domestic and international professional accredited status. Throughout Ryan’s career he has been a leader, mentored and managed large teams of Multi-Disciplinary Practitioners across a variety of organisations and has also led and delivered High Performance Planning, High Performance Strategy and Coaching Expertise.
Ryan has designed and led Programme Reviews, Courses, Workshops and Accreditation Assessments for Home Country Sports Institutes, National Governing Bodies, Professional Sports Teams across the elite sports landscape in the UK. He provides training and learning opportunities and has featured on podcasts and guest lectures,
Ryan set up Blended Intelligence in 2019 to unleash the brilliance of Practitioner working in High-Performance Teams. He provides training solutions, workshops, mentoring, performance consultancy and high-performance expertise to elite sport, business and educational sector.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to learn more about how we can help you, your organisation or your team.
See Ryan talking about what he loves on the Supporting Champions Podcast with Steve Ingham
Paolo Ghiglione
Paolo helps sports organizations elevate performance elaborating a customized sports data strategy
As a Sport Data Technology Advisor, I possess a unique combination of knowledge and skills that allows me to provide expert guidance and support to sports organizations looking to leverage technology to improve their performance.
My expertise includes a deep understanding of the latest technologies used in sports data creation, management and analysis. I have experience working with a variety of sports organizations, from elite clubs to professional leagues / governing bodies , and I am adept at tailoring my approach to meet the specific needs and goals of each client.
In addition to my technical knowledge, I have strong communication and interpersonal skills, which allow me to work effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels of an organization. I am able to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms and can collaborate closely with coaches, players, and other team members to ensure that technology is being used to its fullest potential.
I have an extensive network of relationships with sport executives all around the world; I’m attending the 7th edition of the Executive Master in Global Sport Governance called MESGO www.mesgo.org sponsored by UEFA Academy.
In Blended Intelligence acting as Sport Data Technology Advisor my goal is to help sports organizations stay ahead of the curve by leveraging the latest technologies and data analysis techniques to drive improved performance and results.
Please feel free to contact us if you are looking for a partner who can help take your team to the next level, I would be happy to discuss how I can help.
