Ryan is a native of Montreal, Quebec and graduated from Queen’s with a BA in History. As a player, he suited up for the Gaels for four seasons from 2001 to 2004 playing quarterback and finished as the team’s leading scorer in his final year.
In 2008 where he served as the Assistant Offensive Coordinator - Quarterback Coach/Video Coordinator. A 2009 Vanier Cup National Champion and Yates Cup Provincial Champion, Ryan worked with Gaels quarterback Danny Brannagan who holds is the all-time Gaels leader in passing, completions and touchdowns.
In 2012 Sheahan took a position with the Ti-Cats in the CFL as the Running Backs coach under Head Coach George Cortez. Ryan worked with Ti-Cat backs Avon Cobourne and Chevon Walker who averaged 5.9 and 5.6 yards per carry under his tutelage.
