JARED SMALL
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Jared will work to enhance the quality of the club's intramural, pre-travel, and travel programs. Jared recently moved back to Rye and will bring a passion for Rye Soccer and attention to detail to this work. Jared's coaching resume includes leading the Rye HS Boys' varsity team to its best season in 35 years this past fall, four years of recent Division I assistant coaching experience at Harvard and Yale, and a proven commitment as an educator and mentor to students in Rye, the Bronx, the Harvard and Yale campuses, and communities around the world.
RICH SAVAGE
DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PARENT COACHING
Rich will maintain an overarching focus on the well being of the club's players--from the beginning intramural player to the highest level travel players. In addition, Rich will mentor 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 NY State Finals), 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 will prove to be an invaluable resource for our players and parents.
CHRIS SKELTON
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
Chris will work to help RYS 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. Chris is excited to bring his talents and passions to RYS on a full-time basis, and RYS is fortunate to now have Chris as a mentor to its players, volunteer coaches, and staff coaches.
SARAH DWYER-SHICK
DIRECTOR OF GOALKEEPING
Sarah joined the RYS leadership team in August 2019 after spending several years as one of the Technical Directors at Downtown United Soccer Club (DUSC) in Manhattan. At DUSC, Sarah oversaw goalkeeping and girls program development initiatives.
A three-sport athlete in college, Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree from Smith College and a master's degree in Sports Management from the University of Denver. After a 15-year NCAA soccer coaching career that included time at each of the three NCAA divisions, Sarah shifted her focus to youth development. She has worked with a number of clubs in NY and served for five years as Director of Coaching for New York’s Girls North Olympic Development Program. In 2016, she founded The Sports Bra Project, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to sports by removing barriers to participation for girls and women.
In addition to her work with the club's goalkeepers, Sarah also serves as Division Head in charge of the 14 teams in our U11/U12 boys' and girls' age groups
Sarah's coaching certifications include the USSF National Youth license, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching, and Advanced National & Advanced National Goalkeeping diplomas. She has been certified as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA since 2001 with continuing education focused on youth motor skills development.
A three-sport athlete in college, Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree from Smith College and a master's degree in Sports Management from the University of Denver. After a 15-year NCAA soccer coaching career that included time at each of the three NCAA divisions, Sarah shifted her focus to youth development. She has worked with a number of clubs in NY and served for five years as Director of Coaching for New York’s Girls North Olympic Development Program. In 2016, she founded The Sports Bra Project, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to sports by removing barriers to participation for girls and women.
In addition to her work with the club's goalkeepers, Sarah also serves as Division Head in charge of the 14 teams in our U11/U12 boys' and girls' age groups
Sarah's coaching certifications include the USSF National Youth license, United Soccer Coaches Director of Coaching, and Advanced National & Advanced National Goalkeeping diplomas. She has been certified as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA since 2001 with continuing education focused on youth motor skills development.
