Football
Heasley, Ryan
Ryan Heasley
- Title:
- Assistant Coach - Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
- Email:
- ryheasley@davidson.edu
- Phone:
- 2371
Bethany College '99
Third Season
Ryan Heasley begins his third season on the Davidson coaching staff. He serves as the Wildcats’ offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.
The Wildcats ranked second in the Pioneer Football League in passing offense and fourth in the league in total offense under Heasley in 2008. In 2009, the ‘Cats were fourth in rushing offense, averaging 146.1 yards a contest.
The 35-year-old came to Davidson from Washington University in St. Louis, where he spent five seasons. He started there as the offensive line coach in 2003 and earned the offensive coordinator title in 2005.
The Bears won the University Athletic Association championship in 2003 and 2004, and the Washington coaching staff was named the league’s Staff of the Year both seasons.
The Bears posted a 31-19 during Heasley’s tenure, including a 7-3 mark in 2007, and 12 offensive linemen were named all-conference during that time frame. At the time, Washington was one of 15 schools at any NCAA level to post 15 consecutive winning seasons.
“Ryan is a young, enthusiastic coach with a wealth of knowledge and experience,” said head coach Tripp Merritt. “He is a great fit for Davidson College and our football program.”
Prior to joining the staff at Washington, Heasley was the offensive line coach at Marietta College in Ohio from 2001-03. After graduating from Bethany College with a degree in physical education in 1999, he taught at Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh from 1999-2001. He served as a graduate assistant football coach at his alma mater from 1999-2000 and was an assistant coach at Penn Hill from 2000-01.
Heasley starred on the offensive line for Bethany from 1995-97, earning all-conference honors as a junior and senior. A co-captain, he won the Bison Award, given by the coaches to the senior who displays the most enthusiasm, loyalty and effort to the program.
Heasley is currently working towards a master’s degree in education. He and his wife, Nicole, reside in Davidson with their 4-year-old daughter, Emma.
Third Season
Ryan Heasley begins his third season on the Davidson coaching staff. He serves as the Wildcats’ offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.
The Wildcats ranked second in the Pioneer Football League in passing offense and fourth in the league in total offense under Heasley in 2008. In 2009, the ‘Cats were fourth in rushing offense, averaging 146.1 yards a contest.
The 35-year-old came to Davidson from Washington University in St. Louis, where he spent five seasons. He started there as the offensive line coach in 2003 and earned the offensive coordinator title in 2005.
The Bears won the University Athletic Association championship in 2003 and 2004, and the Washington coaching staff was named the league’s Staff of the Year both seasons.
The Bears posted a 31-19 during Heasley’s tenure, including a 7-3 mark in 2007, and 12 offensive linemen were named all-conference during that time frame. At the time, Washington was one of 15 schools at any NCAA level to post 15 consecutive winning seasons.
“Ryan is a young, enthusiastic coach with a wealth of knowledge and experience,” said head coach Tripp Merritt. “He is a great fit for Davidson College and our football program.”
Prior to joining the staff at Washington, Heasley was the offensive line coach at Marietta College in Ohio from 2001-03. After graduating from Bethany College with a degree in physical education in 1999, he taught at Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh from 1999-2001. He served as a graduate assistant football coach at his alma mater from 1999-2000 and was an assistant coach at Penn Hill from 2000-01.
Heasley starred on the offensive line for Bethany from 1995-97, earning all-conference honors as a junior and senior. A co-captain, he won the Bison Award, given by the coaches to the senior who displays the most enthusiasm, loyalty and effort to the program.
Heasley is currently working towards a master’s degree in education. He and his wife, Nicole, reside in Davidson with their 4-year-old daughter, Emma.
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