Meet Coach Ryan Otten
Where are you from?
I originally grew up in Brookfield, Wis.
What city do you live in currently?
I currently live in Menomonee Falls, Wis.
How long have you lived in the Milwaukee area?
Back in the area now for roughly a month now.
What school did you graduate from?
Calvin College
What was your field of study?
Education (Physical/Health)
Best playing memory?
Winning the Wisconsin State Championship as a senior in high school
Big or small family?
Immediate family is growing … love hanging with my nephews and niece
Do you have any pets?
No, not currently … but I love dogs!
Favorite soccer team?
Manchester City
Favorite soccer player?
Kevin De Bruyne
Who’s better, Messi or Ronaldo?
Messi
Favorite professional coach?
Pep Guardiola
For how long have you coached?
More than 20 years
How long have you coached at FC Wisconsin?
One month
Are you full-time or part-time with FC?
Full-time
Favorite sport to watch besides soccer?
Basketball
Favorite thing to do in free time?
Muskie fishing or acrylic painting
Who’s your favorite athlete?
Michael Jordan
What was your first job? When did you have it?
I worked landscape back in the summers of high school
Do you prefer to cook or eat out?
Cook
What’s your favorite meal?
Lemon pepper salmon, garlic mashed potatoes, and asparagus
What is your favorite type of foreign food?
Italian with a close second of Mexican
What is your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas … Christ was born and family time/traditions
Favorite T.V. Series?
Dexter
Favorite music artist?
The Lumineers
Favorite time of the year and why?
Spring to summer … love the warmer weather
Best city you’ve visited?
Denver … love the mountains and exploring new restaurants/breweries there