165 Ryan Purcell, Lessons from the First Season of the Austin Sol

Going Deep with Aaron Watson

English - December 08, 2016 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 116 ratings
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Ryan Purcell was an Assistant GM, Assistant Coach, and player on the 2016 Austin Sol.

After playing at the University of Michigan and leading the program to three National Championship appearances in the mid-2000s, Ryan has since coached and played on every continent except Antarctica. Ryan currently serves as President of the World Flying Disc Federation’s (WFDF) Global Athletes Commission which represents players from around the globe with the sport’s international governing body. Ryan also serves as a member of WFDF’s Board of Directors, and was an active participant in the multi-year process that resulted in official member status with the IOC for the organization.

Ryan is excited to share the sport that has given him so many opportunities and incredible experiences with the people of Austin and engage local youth with the game of ultimate.

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If you liked this interview, check out episode 139 with Jim Gerenscer where we discuss the Dallas Roughnecks first season and winning an AUDL championship.

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