Kaitlin Ryder
My name is Kaitlin Ryder and I'm a former NCAA Division 1 student-athlete. I played softball at the University of Texas at El Paso for four years. While at UTEP, I was voted team captain my junior and senior season. For the Miners, I played a total of 198 games; starting in 181 games at catcher, outfield, or as the designated player. I saw the plate 547 times as a Miner.
I finished my career with a batting average of .335, totaling 183 hits... with 18 of those hits being home runs. A slugging percentage of .501, an on-base percentage of .405, and a total fielding percentage of .972.
Weights and conditioning were also an important aspect in my overall performance. I excelled in the weight room, holding records in Bench Press, Hang Clean, Back Squat, and Deadlift.
I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from UTEP. I continued my education at Arizona State University where I earned a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
During my four years at UTEP, I earned multiple scholastic and athletic honors, including:
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C-USA Player and Hitter of the Week (05/07/2018)
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2017 UTEP Softball Most Valuable Player
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2017 All-C-USA Second Team
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2017 C-USA Preseason Team
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C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
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NFCA Scholar-Athlete (2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17)
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UTEP GPA: 3.69
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ASU GPA: 3.36
Prior to UTEP, I played high school softball at Chatsworth Charter High School in Los Angeles, California. During my senior season, we had the honor of playing in the City Section Division 1 Championship at UCLA. During high school travel ball, I played on OC Batbusters 18U Gold, SoCal Pumas, American Pastime, and I finished my high school travel ball experience with SoCal 3D.
I earned multiple accolades including:
All-City First Team
West Valley First Team
Most Valuable Player
Offensive Player of the Year
I have worked with athletes in Texas, California, and Oregon; ranging from the ages of 10-18, both male and female. In 2018, I was an assistant softball coach for the 14U NW Bullets, a nationally ranked top 25 team. I coach all positions on the field. However, I specialize in catching, outfield, and hitting.
Not only do I believe in the physicality of the athlete, but I place an emphasis on the mentality an athlete needs in order to be successful. I ensure that the athletes that I work with are prepared for adversity, hardships, the game, and most importantly, life.