Peachtree Ridge's Coach Ryan Sutton Earns United Soccer Coaches Georgia Coach Of The Year Honor

On Thursday, we learned that Peachtree Ridge Lions Boys soccer head coach, Ryan Sutton, was named the United Soccer Coaches Georgia Coach of the Year. For Sutton, the award came as a surprise saying he was "humbled and completely caught off guard." However, Sutton has over 100 career wins and has led the Lions to the post season, including Georgia High School Association state playoffs semi final appearance in 2018. The Lions' were 8-1 and ranked No. 6 in the nation this past season at the time it was cut short due to COVID-19. Sutton gave thanks to his players and coaching staff, crediting them for helping him earn the award. "Without good players, coaches don't win awards", said Sutton adding, "I have one heck of a coaching staff that we've pieced together". and went on to say that as soon as he received the email in regards to earning the honor, he sent a text message to his assistants congratulating them. "It was just as much about them as it was for me". said Sutton.