Ryan Pikunas, played for FC Richmond for four years, and is currently a senior at the University of Lynchburg. Ryan finished his final season as a four year starting defender and 2-time captain of his team. He racked up a record of 58-10-12, was a 2-time ODAC champion, and was a 3-time all ODAC selection.
Ryan credits FC Richmond to much of his collegiate level success by saying, “FC Richmond helped me to develop the discipline and abilities necessary to be a successful player at the collegiate level through great coaching as well as a high level of competition in the CCL.”
Ryan also coached at Jefferson Forest High School in Lynchburg at both JV and Varsity levels for the past two years, and is continuing to coach for them this spring. “Giving back to the game through coaching was a great experience, as it has been rewarding teaching players what I have learned throughout my soccer career”.
Interview and article by Jr. Board Members, Quinn Pikunas & Dylan Johnson