Bryant & Stratton College - WI Women's Basketball

Bio Avyanna “Avy” Young, a proud Milwaukee native, serves as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Bryant & Stratton College Wisconsin. A former standout D-I athlete, she brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the Bobcats program. During her collegiate career, she competed at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she was a key contributor in the highly competitive Big Ten Conference. Following her playing career, she discovered her passion for mentoring student-athletes through coaching, leadership, and player development. Coach Young holds a Master’s degree in Education and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.). In addition to her coaching role, she is a former Special Education teacher and currently serves as an Athletics Supervisor, further demonstrating her dedication to student growth and development. At Bryant & Stratton, Coach Young is committed to building a competitive women’s basketball program centered on discipline, teamwork, and academic excellence. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes the holistic development of student-athletes, preparing them to excel both on the court and in life. Outside of basketball, Avy is a proud mother to her daughter, Marley, who is excited to join the Bobcat family alongside her.

Bio Ryan Bagley graduated from Burley High School in Burley, Idaho, in 2018. He played for two years at Northeastern University in Colorado. Ryan transferred to St. Cloud State University in Minnesota and played there for three years. He graduated from St. Cloud with a bachelors degree in physical education.