Ben Ryan — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Performance Director at Brentford Football Club, an EPL team, since 2022.
Most successful men’s rugby sevens coach in the world, winning Continental, World, and Olympic titles.
Named in the top 50 most influential people in World Rugby.
Founder of SleepandWater since 2013, consulting for organizations including HSBC, Nike, UK Sport, and the French Rugby Federation.
Author of 'Sevens Heaven,' named Telegraph Sports Book of the Year 2019.

Biography

Ben Ryan serves as the Performance Director at Brentford Football Club, an EPL team, a role he has held since 2022. With over two decades of experience in elite performance across various sports and continents, he brings a wealth of expertise to the club. Prior to his tenure at Brentford, Ryan founded SleepandWater in 2013, a consultancy that provided services to high-performing organizations such as HSBC, Nike, UK Sport, and the French Rugby Federation.