Meet Belfry head coach Ryan Chapman

Head softball coach since 2011

Assistant football coach since 2009

Attended Pikeville College (UPIKE)

Earned a bachelors degree in history/political science

Played baseball for the Bears 2006-07

What is your coaching philosophy? “It’s pretty simple for me when it comes to what I expect from my players….just get a little better each day, and see where it takes you.”

What is your favorite food? “That’s an easy answer for me. It’s hotdogs.”

What is your favorite music? “I love to listen to anything that is classic rock.”

What is your favorite band or artist? “The Eagles, hands down.”

Who is you hero? “I’ve had so many great people in my life. I would start with my dad. Just the things he taught me in life to become a better person. I can’t leave out Coach [Philip] Haywood and Coach [Todd] Cassell. I have learned so much from them, both on and off the field.

“Hey….can I throw in Ric Flair?”