Ryan Pearce
Chemistry
Revelle College
Senior Nickname: Ryan “6th Place” Pearce
USA Archery Level 3 Coach
2024-2025 SGA Competitive Team Member
Accolades
2025 Vegas Shoot Barebow Flight 9, 6th place
Mario Kart, 6th place
SIACC Placement, 6th flight
Our Hearts, 6th place <3
Ryan began shooting archery in his junior year after transferring and discovering the club at a tabling event. The summer after, he bought his own bow and attended the beginner workshops during his senior year. He then went on to compete at every major tournament we went to, igniting his competitive nature and solidifying himself as one of the pillars of SGA and our Bearbros team. Even off the field, Ryan brought his energy and supportive attitude everywhere he went, lighting up the days of everyone around him.
Ryan’s fondest memories come from the 2025 Vegas shoot, where he said that even though he didn’t shoot as well as he would have liked and ended up winning money, he more so remembers the time he spent with his newfound friends. The travel to and from Vegas and the tournament itself were filled with many stories and fun moments that hold a special place in his heart. On the other hand, Ryan’s weirdest archery memory takes place just before day 1 of Westies, when our then-president, Alex, had bought a toy Minecraft bow, and we were using it to shoot at each other and goof around. Naturally, as archers, we could not let such a great opportunity go to waste, and by the end of the night, we had kitted out the Minecraft bow with a taped-on sight and stabilizer to shoot freeze-dried apples off of Alex’s head. The next day, at the tournament, we attempted to check in the Minecraft bow with the DOS, but spoiler alert, it did not pass inspection. :’(
As a recently certified L3 coach, his advice for new archers is to enjoy the sport and practice mindfulness during the shot process. He also advises taking advantage of our coaches when they’re on the field, information is key, and our coaches are always willing to help, no matter the issue.
Ryan will be moving back home to Mission Viejo, where he will continue his job search in chemistry and explore archery coaching opportunities. We thank you, Ryan, for your time with SGA and wish you all the best in your job search and your future endeavors.