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Academy Staff Q & A: Senior Manager of Academy Operations Ryan Brooks

Ryan Brooks joined Red Bulls Academy in August of 2019, where he is currently the Senior Manager of Academy Business Operations. He played soccer up until college, where he attended St. John’s University in New York, and then went to Duquesne University. He received his Masters Degree in Sports Leadership there. Brooks would go onto coach in college and academy, until he moved into a role with USL League Two as a Senior Director. He moved into positions with Chicago Fire and Minnesota United FC before joining Red Bulls Academy.

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