Ryan is the head coach of the Lancer men's soccer team.
Over the past decade, Mendonca has been involved with the Lancer Soccer program in a number of roles. Most recently, he served as an assistant coach with the men’s program in 2015, while also taking on the goaltender coaching responsibilities for both the men and women. He previously served as the goaltending coach for the Lancers in 2010 & 2011, and was an associate head coach with the women’s team in 2012.
Also technical director for the Tecumseh Soccer Club for the past four years, Mendonca responsibilities include the recruitment and development of players and coaches at all levels. TSC was recently awarded OPDL License to compete in the highest standards base league in Ontario.
Coach Mendonca is flattered to be named the next head coach of the Lancer program.
“I am extremely excited and honoured to be awarded this opportunity,” said Mendonca. “Throughout my years as an assistant with the Lancers, I always wanted to serve this program in the position of head coach, and now that my time has come, it is extremely humbling to be tasked with the continued growth of Lancers men’s soccer.”