Ryan Valent

Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach, Head of Speed Development

Ryan is a dedicated High-Performance professional with an Undergraduate Degree in Exercise Science from Victoria University and a Master’s degree in High Performance from Australian Catholic University (ACU). Ryan joined PhysiPro at the beginning of 2024, bringing over five years of experience in the AFL as Assistant Strength & Power Coach and in the VFL as High Performance Manager. His expertise spans across speed, power, and youth athletic development, areas he’s also passionate about from a personal standpoint, having competed in the Victorian Athletics League in the 70m and 120m events primarily.

Prior to commencing at PhysiPro in 2024, Ryan spent three years at Pulse8 Centre working closely with their Athlete Development Team, primarily consisting of Coates League and APS Football players,  where he helped guide these emerging athletes, many of whom have gone on to be drafted into the AFL.

Outside of work, Ryan is a proud father to two sons, Flynn and Rome, and shares in the chaos with his incredible partner Nikki. His passion for family and his drive to help young athletes unlock their full potential are what fuel his continued ambition for success in the high-performance field.