From College to Club: Ryan Mallam Accepts Head Coach Position at Reno Aquatic Club

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Reno Aquatic Club and Ryan Mallam recently announced that Mallam will be taking over the head coaching position for the club in Reno, Nevada. Mallam will take over from former head coach Brian Holm and will begin his duties on September 1, 2017.

For the past two years Mallam has served as the associate head coach at Arizona State University, working alongside the famed Bob Bowman. Together the two completely re-wired ASU’s team, taking the men’s and women’s teams to new heights.

Prior to his time at ASU, Mallam was the head coach at NJCAA powerhouse Indian River State College (2010-2013) and the associate head coach to the men’s team at Texas A&M (2013-15).

Mallam commented,

“I am extremely excited for this opportunity to coach at Reno Aquatic Club. I look forward to getting back to club coaching, working with the staff, and meeting the athletes in the coming week.”

The newest head coach of Reno Aquatic Club holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, where he was also a successful swimmer, and graduated from John Marshall Law School with a degree in law.

Read the full press release, courtesy of Reno Aquatic Club’s Facebook page:

Ryan Mallam will become the new Head Coach of Reno Aquatic Club in Reno, Nevada September 1, 2017. Since 2015, Ryan was Associate Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Swimming at Arizona State University. Ryan worked with the combined men’s and women’s teams at ASU under Head Coach Bob Bowman and was Coach Bowman’s first hire at ASU. “Ryan has a way of looking at swimming with fresh ideas and viewpoints. His skill of vocalizing those innovations to the athletes is second to none.”—Bob Bowman, 2016 Head Men’s Olympic Swimming Coach/Head Coach ASU Swimming and Diving

Prior to Arizona State, Mallam was Associate Head Coach for Men’s Swimming at Texas A&M University from 2013 to 2015. Prior to A&M, Mallam served as the head coach of perennial NJCAA powerhouse Indian River State College from 2010 to 2013 and led the men’s and women’s teams to three NJCAA National Championships. Ryan is a coaching innovator and swimming technique guru and has taught clinics at the national level on technique and sprinting using fresh and creative ways to swim fast.

While successfully coaching at the collegiate level, Ryan has also offered clinics and camps for age group swimmers. As the Head Coach and owner of Mallam Swim Clinics, Ryan uses drills and techniques used by collegiate and pro swimmers to motivate age group swimmers.

Mallam says “I am extremely excited for this opportunity to coach at Reno Aquatic Club. I look forward to getting back to club coaching, working with the staff, and meeting the athletes in the coming weeks.”

Ryan graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Business Administration where he was a four year letter winner and qualified for the US Open. Ryan also graduated with a law degree from John Marshall Law School. Ryan enjoys running marathons and playing the guitar. He has a son Levi and a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Arrow.

The swimmers and families of Reno Aquatic Club are excited to bring Ryan to Reno to continue the great traditions and swimming excellence with Reno Aquatic Club. He will bring his strong coaching background, his innovative techniques, fresh perspective and strong leadership skills to Reno Aquatic Club. We look forward to his arrival and having him on deck soon.

Reno Aquatic Club is embarking on its 45th anniversary and has received Bronze Medal recognition through USA Swimming’s Club Excellence program.

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