Washburn University Athletics

Ryan Kelly begins his third season as a member of the Ichabod coaching staff after spending the previous five seasons as the head coach at Topeka West High School, where he will remain as a teacher in the 501 school district. 

While serving as an assistant at his alma mater at Benedictine, he helped the Ravens finish four consecutive seasons as a top 25-ranked team earning one Heart of America Conference title.

As a player at Benedictine, he was a two-time all-league selection setting career records records for total offense and passing yards as well as recording several single-season and game records.

Kelly was an assistant football coach at Benedictine College from 2013-2016. He was also a graduate assistant/assistant football coach at Fort Hays State University.

Kelly received his Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education from Benedictine in 2010 and his master’s degree in Health and Human Performance, Emphasis – Sports Administration from Fort Hays State University in 2013.