Ryker Linn starts his first season as an assistant volleyball coach at Sewanee in 2026.
 
Linn spent last season as an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota Morris, assisting with scouting reports and film sessions and specializing in training blockers and hitters.
 
He previously worked two years at Simi Valley High School in California, serving as the varsity head coach for indoor and beach volleyball, organizing and managing practice design, game schedules and player evaluation.
 
He served one year as the recruiting coordinator for men’s volleyball at California Lutheran, creating recruiting profiles for prospective athletes, analyzing film and organizing campus visits. He gained other coaching experience with the girls freshman squad at Simi Valley High, the boys team at SMBC West Club, the girls team at LAVA West Club and the boys varsity team at Simi Valley High.
 
Linn was a four-year member of the men’s team at Cal Lutheran, winning a national championship in his senior campaign. He played in 29 career sets in 17 matches for the Kingsmen. He earned his bachelor’s in History Pedagogy from California Lutheran in 2024.

Updated 6/22/2026