About Ryan
Building Connections
TEDx Speaker and Founder of Actions Speak Louder, Ryan Wetzel, is a well rounded professional who shares insight on how to overcome various obstacles in life.
The Co-star of the acclaimed basketball documentary NEVER TOO LATE and Hall of Fame Athlete brings you into his world of trials and tribulations, connecting to his audience with heartfelt reality of the unexpected obstacles life can deliver at times. From being defeated to bouncing back, Ryan takes you through his journey as a superstar athlete destined for greatness, to, in an instant, losing it all to a rare leg injury forcing him to rethink his purpose in life.
Along with his personal and professional experience, Ryan has an extensive educational track. He has degrees in both behavioral science and psychology. Ryan is a dedicated professional motivational speaker and a proud father and supportive husband!
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Sports Career Highlights
Montana Indian Athletic Hall Of Fame
Montana Indian Athletic Hall Of Fame
Montana Indian Athletic Hall Of Fame
(Click photo for more info)
Montana Indian Athletic Hall Of Fame
Urban Indian Outstanding Athletic Achievement
for
Basketball Accomplishments
Inducted December 2018
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A standout track and field athlete and football star during his high school career, Ryan flourished.
Billings Central High School
Track and Field
State A Boys Team Champions
1999
- High Jump
- Long Jump
Eastern A Divisional Boys Team Champions
1999
- High Jump
- Long Jump
- Triple Jump
- 110 Hurdles
All State
All Conference
Notable Accomplishments
High Jump (PR)
6'4''
(Tied School Record)
Long Jump (PR)
22'4''
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Football
All State
All Conference
- 5 touchdowns
- 600 yards receiving
Professional Basketball
Montana Indian Athletic Hall Of Fame
Montana Indian Athletic Hall Of Fame
Germany
Second League Pro A
(2009)
UBC Tigers
Geissen 46ers
Langen Giraffes
United States
Continental Basketball Association
Draft
(2006)
Great Falls Explores
Butte Dare Devils
National Indian Athletic Association
Florida
(2006)
Runner Up
All Star Selection
Big Ballers National Tournament
Florida
(2006 - 2009)
State to State
National Champions
Runner-up
Third Place
Slam Dunk Champion
Sportsmanship Award
Montana Tribal Leaders National Team
(2008)
Exhibition Game High
22 Points
6 Three Pointers
Montana State University Billings
Montana Indian Athletic Hall Of Fame
Montana State University Billings
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NCAA Division II
2002-2003
*Senior
Played in four games before taking a medical red-shirt.
Game High
17 points
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2001-2002
*Junior
Attended the University but did not play.
(Rehabilitation on leg injury)
Northwest College
Billings Central High School
Montana State University Billings
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NJCAA Division I
2000-2001
*Sophomore
Nationally Ranked In
Free Throw Percentage
Individually Ranked Top Five In 10 Different Team Categories
Trapper of the Week
College Slam Dunk
Runner-up
Game High
25 points
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1999-2000
*Freshman
Academic Honors
Incoming Freshman Honors
Region IX
Freshman
Player Of The Week
College Slam Dunk Champion
Game High
47 points
Billings Central High School
Billings Central High School
Billings Central High School
1995 - 1999
4 year varsity player
State Champions
1996
State Runner-up
1998
3 x Divisional Runner-up
2x Conference Champions
All State
All Conference
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Notable Achievements
USA TODAY
ALL USA
Honorable Mention
FILA
National Elite
Kansas City, MO
All Star Selection
Slam Dunk Champ
All West Native American Classic
Denver, Colorado
National Champions
All Star Selection
Slam Dunk Runner-up
Mr. Basketball
Kearney, Nebraska
National
Underclassmen
Honors
NAYO
National
Tournament
Hollywood, Florida
All Star Selection
Runner-up
AAU 15
Nationals
Las Vegas, Nevada
All First Team
Selection
Runner-up
St. Francis Middle School
Billings Central High School
Billings Central High School
During the 1994-95 8th grade season at St. Francis Upper School in
Billings Montana,
Ryan, at 14 years of age, averaged 34.5 points, 16 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 4 slam dunks per game. He scored 50 of the teams 79 points against St. Labre in the championship game of the parochial school state tournament. St. Francis won the title 79-73. Ryan was the unanimous MVP.
