Delaware Valley University Athletics

Ryan Wantz came to Delaware Valley University in August 2022 as Senior Men’s Athletic Trainer. Previously he served as Team Member for Work-Fit in aeronautical manufacturing providing injury prevention for employees. He also worked at Lehigh University as Assistant Director of Sports Medicine and Pennridge School District as Head Athletic Trainer, in addition to outreach positions for ATI Physical Therapy, Drayer Physical Theray Institute, Select Medical and GO Sports Physical Therapy.

Wantz is a graduate of Messiah University with a BA in Athletic Training and earned his MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from PennWest California. He is a certified athletic trainer through the Board of Certification and licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He also holds ergonomics and safety certifications. Ryan has served as the Community Coordinator for Doylestown Healthy Kids Running Series and is active in the community through volunteer positions. He has held leadership positions as NATA District 2 Representative to the NATA Governmental Affairs Committee and the NATA Professional Responsibility in Athletic Training Committee. Additionally, he has served on the EATA By Laws Committee and as Bucks County Delegate, Public Relations Committee Member, and Committee on Revenue Committee Member for the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys running and spending time with his family.