Ryan Smith - CEO of 7 Sports Group
As the CEO and founder of 7 Sports Group LLC, Ryan Smith oversees the day to day operations sharing his time between San Diego and Denver. Ryan possesses a keen eye when identifying the talent and character of prospective clients. He upholds high ethical and moral standards, guided by his faith and family values, which serve as the foundation that 7 Sports Group is built on. Transparency, honesty, and integrity are key principles that Ryan integrates into negotiations, while always keeping the players’ best interest as the top priority. Ryan develops strong relationships with his players and their families, maintaining a hands-on approach with a personal touch, exceeding clients’ needs.
Ryan has a unique insight into the business of professional sports. As a former professional athlete, Ryan has experienced first-hand the importance of quality representation from one’s rookie contract to post career planning. A two sport athlete in high school, Ryan excelled on the playing field. Initially committing to play Quarterback at Colorado State, Ryan was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays following his senior year. His professional baseball career spanned 5 seasons playing within the Minnesota Twins organization, along with time spent in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Following his playing career, Ryan received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Exercise Science from Ottawa University, and furthered his education earning his MBA with an emphasis in Sports Management from Lindenwood University. While at Lindenwood, Ryan was the Quarterback coach for the football team, which set numerous national records for total offense and competed for a National Championship. Taking his talents back to Southern California, Ryan coached his final season at Saddleback College, serving as the Running Back Coach.
Ryan is a fitness enthusiast, enjoying surfing and living an active lifestyle. He resides in Oceanside, California.