University of Dayton Athletics

Alex Ranalli joined the Dayton men's soccer staff ahead of the 2017 season and was promoted to associate head coach in 2023. He is in his ninth season on staff with the Flyers in 2025.

“It is an incredible honor and opportunity to be a part of the University of Dayton Men’s Soccer Program,” said Ranalli. “Coach Currier has had tremendous success throughout his time here at Dayton and I could not pass up the opportunity to learn from him while representing this historical institution. The track record of Dayton Men’s Soccer speaks for itself and I am excited to begin working with the current group to continue to improve the legacy of our program.”

Ranalli came to Dayton after completing his playing career and beginning his coaching career at Ohio State University. There he played from 2013-16 before joining the coaching staff in 2017.

“Alex is a bright, young coach with a high soccer IQ,” said head coach Dennis Currier. “He has a very strong playing experience in club and NCAA Division I college soccer. He  will balance our staff out very well.”

Here are some of Ranalli’s career highlights:

Coaching Highlights
- NSCAA National Diploma
- Part of the Ohio State University Men’s Soccer Coaching Staff (January 2017- August 2017)

Playing Highlights

• University of Akron (2012)
• Member of Top-10 Recruiting Class at the University of Akron (2012)
• Part of the 2012 MAC Regular Season and Conference Championship Team (Akron)
• Advanced to the Round of 16 before losing in PK’s to Creighton
• The Ohio State University (2013-2016)
• Three Time Academic All-Big Ten
• Member of two NCAA Tournament Qualifying teams (2014, 2015)
• Big Ten Champion (2015)
• Advanced to the Round of 16 before falling to eventual national champions Stanford