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
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.
CHRIS SKELTON
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
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.
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.
