JARED SMALL
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Jared's primary role is to manage the club's intramural, pre-travel, travel, and enrichment and camp programs. Jared's passion for Rye Soccer and attention to detail helped him lead the Rye HS Boys' Varsity soccer team to its two best seasons in over 35 years in 2018 and 2019--including a #1 state ranking and appearance in the NY State Final Four in 2019. From 2016-2018 Jared served as a full-time assistant coach for the Harvard men's team and he now serves as the part-time Director of Player Development for the 2019 Ivy League Champion Yale men's soccer team. Off the field, Jared serves as an educator and mentor to students in Rye, the Bronx, and communities around the world

CHRIS SKELTON
DIRECTOR OF COACHING

Chris is both a beloved coach and a mentor to RYS staff coaches. As Director of Curriculum, Chris is primarily focused on helping the staff coaches improve the quality of their training plans, curricula, and on-field coaching. Chris has developed a sterling reputation for his passionate, purposeful, and skills-based approach to coaching children. He uses his remarkable energy and passion to also lead the Mini Garnets (U4-U5) and Winter Indoor Soccer Enrichment (WISE) programs.

RICH SAVAGE
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PARENT COACHING

Rich's primary role is to focus on the well-being of the club's players--from the beginning intramural player to the highest-level travel player. In addition, Rich mentors volunteer parent coaches and managers to ensure that parents feel supported in, and prepared for, their roles.  Rich is a lifelong resident of Rye and highly decorated coach.  In addition to leading the Rye HS Girls' varsity team to countless championship matches (including two appearances in the NY State Finals and one State Championship), Rich has coached dozens of high school all-Americans, college all-Americans, and professional players. His compassion, kindness, and experience as a parent and coach in Rye are invaluable for our players and parents.