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In his fifth season as an assistant coach with the Miami University men's basketball program, Ryan Pedon continues to make his mark on a program he has vigorously devoted himself to over a combined six seasons and two stints with the RedHawks. Pedon's innovative spirit is a driving force within the Miami program.
"Ryan has a great deal of enthusiasm and energy, which is infectious," said Miami head coach Charlie Coles. "He is constantly trying to find new and creative ways to motivate our players and spark our program. He pours himself into this program, and his efforts are paying dividends."
Pedon, who assumed his first assistant coaching post with his hiring to the Miami staff in June 2005, was promoted to the program's second assistant in September 2007. He also serves as the program's recruiting coordinator.
In addition to his numerous day-to-day coaching and recruiting responsibilities, Pedon has been critical in the creation and cultivation of the program's Sixth Man Club. Pedon was a catalyst behind the upgrades to the locker room and Millett Hall's practice gymnasium. He also oversees the Charlie Coles Boys Basketball Camp, which focuses on the continuing skill development of aspiring basketball players in grades 3-9.
Over the past seven years, Pedon has been a part of six postseason appearances, including a berth in the 2008 College Basketball Invitational, an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2007 and a National Invitation Tournament berth at Miami in 2006.
During his previous stint at Miami, Pedon earned his master's degree in sport organization in May 2002 and served as the program's administrative assistant during the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons. As the RedHawks' administrative assistant, Pedon handled the day-to-day administrative duties, assisted with team travel and meals and coordinated the film exchange with opponents.
Prior to his hiring at Miami in 2005, Pedon spent a three-year stint at Kent State University as the Golden Flashes' Director of Basketball Operations. While at Kent State, Pedon handled all of the travel arrangements, monitored team study tables, coordinated film exchange, assisted with on-campus recruiting and was the director of the program's summer basketball camp.
"Ryan quickly became a valued member of our staff when he was here before. He made a great impression on not only the basketball staff, but the athletic department as a whole," said Coles. "I was thrilled when he re-joined our staff as an assistant coach."
Pedon is a 2000 graduate of the College of Wooster where he was a three-year letterwinner for the Scots. An NCAA Division III powerhouse, Wooster won three regular-season North Coast Athletic Conference championships (1998, `99, `00) and three NCAC Tournament titles (1997, `99, `00) during Pedon's four-year career. In his junior and senior seasons, the Scots advanced to the "Sweet 16" of the NCAA Division III Tournament and finished with a No. 5 national ranking both years.
Elected one of the Scots' team co-captains as a senior, Pedon was bestowed Wooster's annual "Bear Award," given to the player who demonstrates the best enthusiasm and leadership. He played in 67 games during his career, including 25 during his senior season.
A second-team All-Ohio honoree at Bexley High School in suburban Columbus, Pedon graduated from Wooster with a bachelor's degree in communications.
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