Ryan Nichols - Women's Basketball Coach - Syracuse University Athletics

Ryan Nichols

Title:
Director of Multimedia and Technology
Email:
rjnich01@syr.edu
Phone:
3761

Ryan Nichols is in his fifth season as the director of multimedia and technology. He joined the staff in October 2013. Nichols is in charge of all technology aspects of the women’s basketball program.

Nichols possesses an expert knowledge of multimedia management, including film exchange, editing, and video graphing of athletic events. He is in charge of the women’s basketball in-game video operations, film exchange, and scouting data compilation.

In May 2010, Nichols completed his bachelor's degree in sports management, with a minor in business administration, from Texas A&M University. He returned to the school to pursue a graduate degree, and finished his master's degree in sports management in May 2013. During his time at Texas A&M, Nichols worked diligently for both the men’s basketball and football teams.

Nichols was named the head office student manager for the men’s basketball team in July 2006. His position required him to travel for away games, operate the computer during scouting report, and record game stats during competitions. He also spent time creating self and opponent scout tapes with the coaching staff.

In 2009, Nichols decided to change his scenery a bit to better understand intercollegiate athletics as a whole and not just one aspect. He became the coaches' video student manager for the Texas A&M football and soccer teams. His duties included filming practices and games for coaching staff and player review, collaborating weekly with coaches and coordinators to create teaching DVDs for player development, and assisting with on-campus recruiting of high-profile, high-school athletes.

In addition to his experience in intercollegiate athletics at a prestigious university, Nichols also has experience at the professional level. He worked in Salt Lake City for the Utah Jazz, for three summers. His job in the executive front office required him to assist in all activities leading up to the NBA Draft, NBA Summer League in Orlando, and tabulating statistical analysis and player evaluation during the NBA free agency period. While there, he worked with closely with Kevin O’Connor, the general manager of the Jazz.

Nichols is a member of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and Collegiate Sports Video Association (CSVA), as well. He resides in Syracuse.