Ron Smith

Ryan Linden

Ryan Linden, the team's hitting coach, joined the Saints coaching staff in 2025 and helped the Saints see a 10-win improvement during his first year on the staff.

Linden spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons as an Assistant Coach at Oregon Tech. 2024 and 2025 teams broke the school record for wins. The Owls made the 2025 NAIA Opening Round National Tournament Appearance, the first time in program history. Linden coached Tyler Horner to back-to-back Academic All-American honors. Additionally, Horner was named Academic All-American Team Member of the Year. Coached Patrick Barry, 2025 Academic All-American 2nd Team. 

Prior to Oregon Tech, Linden served as an assistant coach at Antelope Valley College, working with outfielders and serving as third-base coach. He served as head coach at Wilson High in Tacoma, leading team to the 3A state tournament. Linden was named Pierce County League Coach of the Year. He is also the head coach of the Gumbaroos of the Pacific International League.

Personal: Linden is a graduate of Portland State with a degree in fine arts and biology, has a Masters in Teaching with a chemistry endorsement from the University of Puget Sound...Linden was officially awarded his Education Doctorate in Global Sports Leadership from East Tennessee State University in 2026.