Ryan Sturm is a National Sales Account Manager for Taylor Visual Impressions out of their Mankato, MN office, and an assistant football coach at Springfield Public School. Ryan was born and raised in Springfield where he was a multi-sport athlete for the Tigers, heavily involved in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. After graduating in 2002, Ryan went on to continue his education and athletic career at St Cloud State University. While earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and Sports Management and minoring in Business he was also a member of the St. Cloud State Baseball team. As a corner infielder for the Huskies, he was named a Captain and earned All-Conference Honorable Mention during his senior year. Ryan also received the Kasper Stank Lorsung Award (Team MVP) in his final campaign in Granite City. Upon graduating college he worked in various front office positions within a few Northwoods League teams before finding his current role in Mankato. 

2025 will mark Ryan’s third season as the Running Backs coach for the Tigers.  In each of his three seasons leading the running backs, the Tigers have featured a 1,000+ yard rusher in the backfield. All 3 starting running backs under Coach Sturm's tutelage have gone on to be named All-District and All-Area players.  

Ryan and his wife Emily reside in Springfield with their 4 children, Harper, Rylee, Quinn, and Carson.