University of Dayton Athletics

Coach Currier's Comment: "A standout for Chaminade HS and Scott Gallagher, Ryan is considered one of the top youth players in the 2009 class. He is a tremendous leader that can play anywhere in the midfield as well as up top. He possesses every quality that a Dayton Flyer is about."

Prior to UD:Named Second Team All-State and All-Metro after captaining Chaminade to the 2008 Class 3 District Championship...Scored six goals and had four assists and was named team MVP...A 4.0 student and member of National Honor Society...Played at the National Camp in Carson, Calif. in 2008-09 season...Has played for Scott Gallaher U.S. Development Academy Team since 2007 and was named Starting XI in Midwest Region by U.S. Soccer...Named the 14th Top Recruit for the National Class of 2009 by TopDrawerSoccer.com...Trained with Clube Athletico Paranese for five weeks in Curitiba, Brazil with their U17 squad...Holds a National D Coaching License and is a USSF soccer referee.

Personal: Son of Dan and Kim Bauer and has three siblings; Chelsea, Kylene and Megan...Born Jan. 30, 1991...majoring in physics with a minor in theology.