Ryan Gottier

Ryan Gottier, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Liberty Bible College. His career spans teaching, coaching, and athletic administration, emphasizing the integration of a missional scope and Biblical worldview in sports. He holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University, an MS in Athletic Administration from Ohio University, and a BS in Kinesiology from Liberty University.

Ryan’s research interests focus on Sports Management, coaching education, youth development, and applying organizational leadership principles within athletic contexts. He has extensive experience in soccer coaching—holding a USSF 'A' license—and has served in director roles across youth soccer clubs and university sports complexes. Recently, he completed coach educator certification, teaching USSF licensing courses through the Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association.

No publications are listed, but his professional contributions include developing curricula for athletic administrators and promoting ethical leadership in sports. He has no documented awards but emphasizes practical mentorship and experiential learning.