Ryan Donnay is returning to the mat after a three year break. Previously Ryan coached in the St. Paul School District, Elk River High School, Elk River Junior High program, and freestyle/greco for the Gable Club out of Elk River. Ryan is a 1998 graduate of Elk River Area High School where he was a two sport captain and earned All-Conference honors his junior and senior years in both wrestling and football. Ryan was a member of Elk River's 1996, 1997 & 1998 state tournament teams which placed 4th, 2nd, & 4th respectively. Ryan was also a state qualifier in 1998. He graduated from Hamline University in 2002 with a B.A. in Secondary Social Studies Education. While at Hamline, Ryan was a 4-year letter winner on the Piper football team. In 2008, Ryan earned his M.S. in Education from Saint Mary's University. Ryan currently teaches 9th grade American History & 9th grade World Geography at RHS. Ryan is also in his 9th year of coaching football for the Royals.