HISTORY & BIOGRAPHY:
A former assistant coach with Langara in 1997 and 1998, Ryan returned to the Falcon sideline in 2001 to lead the Women’s Soccer program as the Head Coach. Ryan brought with him an impressive coaching background that included provincial team and metro level experience. Ryan has a Bachelor of Human Kinetics (UBC: 1995), a Master of Human Kinetics (UBC: 1997) as well as a Bachelor of Education (UBC: 1998) and presently teaches at Sutherland Secondary in North Vancouver. In each of the seven seasons that Ryan has been at the helm, the Falcons have improved and have become one of the top programs in the province. In the past four years, the Falcons have won four BCCAA League Championships, two BCCAA Provincial Championships, and two CCAA National Champioships. Coach Birt has won four successive BCCAA Provincial Coach of the Year awards and in 2007 was awarded the CCAA National Coach of the Year.

ASSISTANT COACH:  KRISTINE JACK
Kristine (KJ) has just completed a distinguished college and university soccer career winning National Championships with both Capilano College and the University of British Columbia. During the 2002 season KJ was selected as the Canada West Conference Player of the Year and UBC’s Most Outstanding Female Athlete. After representing British Columbia for a number of years as a player, KJ moved to the sideline in 2003 to work with Ryan as an assistant coach with the Under 16 Provincial Girls Team. It is truly exciting to have someone with KJ’s playing experience and knowledge of the game to help mentor and coach our female athletes.