Meet Coach Ryan Otten

Meet Coach Ryan Otten

Where are you from?

I originally grew up in Brookfield, Wis.


What city do you live in currently?

I currently live in Menomonee Falls, Wis.


How long have you lived in the Milwaukee area?

Back in the area now for roughly a month now.


What school did you graduate from?

Calvin College


What was your field of study?

Education (Physical/Health)


Best playing memory?

Winning the Wisconsin State Championship as a senior in high school


Big or small family?

Immediate family is growing … love hanging with my nephews and niece


Do you have any pets?

No, not currently … but I love dogs!


Favorite soccer team?

Manchester City


Favorite soccer player?

Kevin De Bruyne


Who’s better, Messi or Ronaldo?

Messi


Favorite professional coach?

Pep Guardiola


For how long have you coached?

More than 20 years


How long have you coached at FC Wisconsin?

One month


Are you full-time or part-time with FC?

Full-time


Favorite sport to watch besides soccer?

Basketball


Favorite thing to do in free time?

Muskie fishing or acrylic painting


Who’s your favorite athlete?

Michael Jordan


What was your first job? When did you have it?

I worked landscape back in the summers of high school


Do you prefer to cook or eat out?

Cook


What’s your favorite meal?

Lemon pepper salmon, garlic mashed potatoes, and asparagus


What is your favorite type of foreign food?

Italian with a close second of Mexican


What is your favorite holiday and why?

Christmas … Christ was born and family time/traditions


Favorite T.V. Series?

Dexter


Favorite music artist?

The Lumineers
 

Favorite time of the year and why?

Spring to summer … love the warmer weather


Best city you’ve visited?

Denver … love the mountains and exploring new restaurants/breweries there