Ryan Stewart joined the Valparaiso football staff prior to the 2010 season as a student assistant, and helped to coach the Crusader defensive backs.  In 2011 Stewart returns to the sidelines, shifting his focus to the Brown and Gold’s linebackers.

Stewart went to Boise State University from 2008 to 2010, where he was a student assistant for the Broncos.  He also has previous coaching experience as a co-defensive coordinator for Heritage High School, as well as working for four years at camps directed by former Chicago Bear Donnell Woolford.

Stewart is currently working on completing his bachelor’s degree at Valpo in history.