Ryan Linder serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology, overseeing all aspects of strength, conditioning, and athletic performance for the Ducks’ 23 NCAA Division III varsity programs. Since assuming the role in August 2021, Linder has been instrumental in elevating Stevens Athletics to one of the most successful programs in the nation.
In his role, Linder designs and implements comprehensive pre-season, in-season, and off-season training programs across all varsity sports, utilizing a wide range of methodologies including Olympic lifting, velocity-based training, plyometrics, speed and agility development, metabolic conditioning, mobility, and injury-prevention programming. He works collaboratively with sport coaches and the Sports Medicine staff to individualize programs, coordinate rehabilitation plans, and ensure safe, effective performance development for all student-athletes.
Under Linder’s leadership, Stevens Athletics enjoyed the most successful year in program history during the 2021-22 season, highlighted by 13 teams reaching NCAA Tournaments, 13 Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom championships, and a 10th-place finish in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings. During his tenure, Stevens student-athletes have captured national championships in Track & Field (400m and 100m hurdles), Wrestling, and Men’s Volleyball, while additional program milestones have included a Men’s Soccer Final Four appearance in 2022, a Men’s Volleyball Final Four run in 2024, and a Women’s Lacrosse Sweet 16 appearance in 2025.
Linder also spearheaded the comprehensive redesign of Stevens’ varsity weight room and campus fitness center, overseeing the installation of new flooring, turf, and state-of-the-art equipment. He supervises two part-time strength and conditioning coaches, along with volunteer coaches and student workers, while maintaining daily operations, equipment care, and weight-room safety standards. In addition, he manages the department’s nutrition and fueling station for all varsity programs.
Prior to being named Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Linder served as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Stevens from 2019 to 2021, where he assisted in the oversight and programming for all varsity teams and gained extensive experience in sport-specific periodization and performance analysis. He also held roles with the New York Red Bulls Academy and Parisi Speed School, working with youth and academy athletes on speed, agility, strength development, and technical training, including soccer-specific sessions and GPS performance analysis.
A native of Secaucus, New Jersey, Linder earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Exercise Science from Montclair State University. He holds certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM), and BLS Provider through the American Heart Association. In addition to his strength and conditioning duties, Linder also serves as the goalkeeper coach for the Stevens men’s soccer program and works with the women’s soccer goalkeepers.
