Ryan Conroy was born and raised in Chestermere, Alberta, and is currently entering his third season of professional hockey with the Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL). Prior to turning professional, Ryan played NCAA Division I hockey at Yale University and spent four years competing at the junior level in both the USHL and AJHL.
With 23 years of playing experience and over a decade dedicated to coaching and developing young athletes, Ryan has identified a consistent gap in traditional player development. While many athletes invest heavily in improving their skating, shooting, and physical abilities, far fewer are equipped with the mental, social, and decision-making skills that ultimately separate good players from elite performers. This insight led to the creation of the All-In Hockey Mentoring Program.
Through personalized one-on-one mentorship, the program focuses on three critical areas often overlooked in player development: mental performance, social development, and career education. Athletes gain the tools to build confidence, develop resilience, communicate effectively, lead with accountability, and better understand the pathway and opportunities within the game.
Ryan is passionate about developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the ice, helping them build the habits, mindset, and awareness needed to succeed in hockey and beyond.