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Ryan Day

Ryan Day is a National Championship-winning head coach and dynamic keynote speaker on leadership, mental resilience, and high-performance teamwork.

Meet Ryan Day

Ryan Day is the College Football National Championship-winning head football coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes and one of the most successful and influential figures in college football today. With an unbelievable winning percentage, Coach Day has guided the Buckeyes through some of their most dominant stretches in program history. Under his leadership, Ohio State has captured multiple Big Ten Championships, made frequent College Football Playoff appearances, and most recently, claimed the 2025 National Championship.

In addition to being one of the top strategists in college football, Ryan Day is well-known for his fireside chats and motivational speaking. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about booking Ryan Day for corporate keynotes, fireside chats, or custom leadership events.

Want to book Ryan Day for an event?

Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group at (215) 995-0905 to hire Ryan Day for corporate or private events, keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, motivational speaking, or virtual appearances. Our agency will work directly with your organization and our keynote speakers to create an unforgettable event. 

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Biography

University of New Hampshire QB

Born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire, Ryan Day was a standout quarterback and defensive back at Manchester Central High School before playing quarterback for the University of New Hampshire. Under offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, Day set multiple school records and captained the Wildcats as a senior.

Ohio State Head Coach

After transitioning into coaching in 2002, Ryan Day built an impressive résumé with stops at Florida, Temple, and Boston College, followed by a leap to the NFL as a quarterbacks coach with the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. In 2017, he joined Ohio State, and within two years, he took over as the 24th head coach in program history.

His coaching career has been defined by innovation, results, and leadership under pressure. Day became the first coach in Ohio State history to win back-to-back Big Ten titles in his first two seasons, and was named Big Ten Coach of the Year and FWAA First-Year Coach of the Year. He even led the Buckeyes to a 23-game winning streak. In 2025, he captured his first National Championship, defeating Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff title game.

But Ryan Day’s legacy isn’t just wins—it’s transformation. Under his guidance, Ohio State has consistently ranked among the nation’s elite in offensive efficiency, quarterback development, and program culture.

Mental Health Advocacy

Behind the success, Ryan has never shied away from sharing his personal story. After losing his father to suicide at age nine, he spent years avoiding the conversation—until he chose to speak out publicly. Since then, Ryan and his wife Nina have become national advocates for mental health awareness. They founded the Nina and Ryan Day Resilience Fund at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to break the stigma around mental health and support youth and families nationwide.

Whether addressing a locker room or a corporate team, Ryan Day brings vulnerability, courage, conviction, and success to every stage.

How to Hire Ryan Day

Find out how to hire Ryan Day to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Ryan Day’s availability and cost. When booking Ryan Day for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Ryan Day is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Ryan Day booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.

Ryan Day Booking Price

How much to book Ryan Day depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Ryan Day for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Ryan Day is available for conferences, festivals, private parties, and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.

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Key Audience Takeaways

Hire Ryan Day

Ryan Day is more than a head coach—he’s a leader who inspires teams to think bigger, trust deeper, and execute smarter. With an unmatched mix of strategy, passion, and humanity, he brings real-world takeaways to any audience.

A Fireside Chat with Ryan Day

Ryan Day’s speaking engagements are best suited for conversational fireside chats, which allow audiences to hear from a championship-caliber coach and passionate advocate in an open, authentic setting. His discussion can be customized to touch on any themes, including but not limited to:

  • Working Together Toward a Collective Goal – Coach Day shares how elite teams—from football programs to corporate organizations—can align around a shared purpose. With stories from inside the locker room, he breaks down how communication, trust, and individual accountability create unstoppable momentum.
  • Positivity and Purpose Under Pressure – What does it take to stay grounded, positive, and focused when the stakes are highest? Coach Day reflects on leading through criticism, adversity, and high expectations, and how optimism, intention, and belief have fueled his success.
  • Mental Health and Vulnerability in Leadership – Ryan speaks candidly about his journey with mental health and the loss of his father. He invites audiences to rethink what strong leadership looks like—and why vulnerability and support systems matter more than ever.
  • Philanthropy and Making a Lasting Impact – Learn how Ryan and Nina Day have turned personal tragedy into public service. In this conversation, Coach Day discusses the launch of the Resilience Fund, the importance of advocacy, and how organizations can become forces for good in their communities.

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