Ryan Haughey

Father of three active boys, youth coach, and strong friend.

[KCRG Sports @KCRG_Sports]

Kirk Ferentz surprises Gary Dolphin with the naming of the Kinnick radio booth as the "Gary Dolphin Broadcast Booth"

[Matt Schneidman @mattschneidman]

Kaleb Johnson didn’t know his locker would be next to his college teammate’s. Johnson said Lukas Van Ness was excited and texted him when the trade went down. They used to wrestle in the Iowa locker room.

[David Eickholt @DavidEickholt]

Kade Pieper would have thrived at center for Iowa. That’s not why he isn’t starting for them at that spot this year. The story is about Cael Winter consistently earning his way into the starting lineup.

Cael Winter’s Rise Leads Him to Starting Center Job
https://t.co/0NSHdW6BLN

[Tyler Kluver @TylerKluver]

GOAT Wallace’s face as he sits down says “you gotta be shitting me, we’re doing this?” 🤣🤣

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

@SquirrelMurray Oh my 🤮

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

@CoachBakker Congrats Coach Bakker and Hilary! Good luck Bakker family this season!

[Scott Dochterman @ScottDochterman]

With NFL preseason fully underway today, here's a look at the Iowa players on NFL rosters.
@TheAthleticNFL headlines/updates:
Kaleb Johnson https://t.co/tpNOAQH6cr
Sam LaPorta https://t.co/AaC7WVBeA4
Cooper DeJean https://t.co/Qhtza7e2b8
Brandon Smith
https://t.co/wzfwdaAYDA
Josey Jewell https://t.co/ZV3GC8vvMt
Riley Moss https://t.co/OTJQYMn9hP
Alaric Jackson https://t.co/Esm5xtipgq
Connor Colby https://t.co/M6cJ3U9M2g
Yahya Black/Logan Lee https://t.co/jd8GSwMps7

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

@CCAClippersBB @Wyatt_Key7 @morgan_maclane Tremendous performance from W.Key! Great team D!!

[CCA Clippers Baseball @CCAClippersBB]

Clear Creek Amana Baseball 2025 is open for orders. Place your order now! https://t.co/0SdCf7M5Bx

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

To freakn Boats!

[Ryan Murken @rmmurken]

Clear Creek Amana with an impressive district performance on Saturday in Cedar Rapids. Clippers get individual titles from Cale Nash (132), Nolan Howell (144) and Trace Robertson (150) and qualify 11 wrestlers for the 3A state meet. #iahswr

[Steve Warne @SteveWarneMedia]

I love this. Jeff Daniels with a clapper of truth for hockey parents

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

@Upper_Iowa_FB @VinnieKeller72 @CCAClipperFB @Coach_Hoskins @CoachRGoode This kid is a Dude! Congrats Vin!

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

Related topic

[Allyson Schwab @allysonschwab]

There is always a way to get better if you seek it out.

Today UNI got outside to get some sunshine and fresh air. It is not often it is 48 degrees in the middle of January in Iowa. I looked around and spotted Paez, arm in a sling, working on his stance and motion with Wade who is banged up as well. They had every reason to not get up and do something. Hell, Wade is a senior and hurt and is still out there helping his teammate get better.

It brought me back to how many times I’ve witnessed someone say, “Well, I’m hurt, I can’t do that,” or “What’s the point of coming if I’m not at 100%?” It wasn’t until being around my husband, a guy who had some injuries in HS, that I really understood all you can accomplish within the time you can’t participate (how you want) or compete. One thing is for certain- it is not talked about enough.

I think kids struggle the most when injured because they are used to the attention they get when they are not injured. Valid right? I think more coaches could highlight ways that ground can be made regardless if it’s on the mat or on the sidelines. Some of that being mind work, nutrition work, spiritual work, journaling, visualization, video review, or simply watching an individual and asking questions- working to understand the technique more. I know doing any of that takes a lot of discipline. We all know it is a lot easier to feel sorry for yourself and not do any of that. I’m not saying you aren’t allowed a pity party or two, but I’m saying you can’t sit there forever.

One thing I know is true - whether you are injured or not we view improvement on a scale that wasn’t meant for improvement. Improvement a lot of times is only tethered to results or the black and white of success or failure. You can fail and still have improved. To improve means to make better. It didn’t say to become #1 overnight, it didn’t say jump to three a days and just work harder, it is defined as make or become better.

The thing I feel holds us back from improvement is the lack of appreciation for the smallest of steps forward in bettering ourselves. Rome wasn’t built in a day, but did they stop building because it wasn't? No. So why do we look at results to measure improvement in a span day or two and not over the course of weeks, months, years? Im guilty of it. I’m an all or nothing type of girl- my perfectionist really shows out. I’m going to be the best or I’m really going to struggle with not being the best and it’s a battle I fight daily. It is a lot harder to continue to make small improvements when all you see is the mountain ahead and your brain is asking you why you can’t move faster. So I get it, but am I better at how I navigate that than I was 5 years ago - yes.

Now as a parent looking back on my own career I realize just how much improvement could have come from doing 10 minutes of something extra each day. It's not always the time you put into improving as much as it is the focus, the effort, the attitude, the discipline you put forth within that time. All this to say- to those few athletes that read this- yes an injury may keep you out of the game, the match, off the playing field, but it doesn’t keep you from improving your craft in other ways. Seek to improve.

photo by me.

[IAwrestle @IAwrestle]

Here are next week's @IHSAA regional dual assignments 🔥

#IAwrestle X #iahswr

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

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[IAwrestle @IAwrestle]

The IHSAA dropped their second edition dual team rankings this morning.

Reminder that the top 8 teams in the final IHSAA rankings will host regionals on February 4th.

#IAwrestle X #iahswr

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

Gritty💪

[Jake Brend @JakeBrendTV]

"When you shake hands... those toys don't buy you a win."

"Just give us a mat and we'll find a way to get better."

"We've got culture built into this place because we did a lot of it."

No. 5 UNI is undefeated and beating schools with far bigger budgets. Even while practicing off-campus, they aren't complaining... @UNI_wrestling is embracing it.

Watch the full story tonight on @weareiowa5news at 10.

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

Looks great!
Great timing to build on both softball/baseball programs to solidify consistency of winning programs!

[IAbaseball @iabaseball1]

Absolutely love this! Great job guys!

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

Offense is gaining confidence and team is healthier than ever, dangerous combination

[Owen Siebring @owensiebring]

The Clippers bring some momentum into the playoffs as @CCAClipperFB pulls off a dominant performance in the regular season finale.

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

Tremendous effort from all involved! Memories for life for this group!

[Mitch Fick @MCFick]

The eighth game of the Lance Pedersen era at @CCAClipperFB is one heck of a win: a 28-24 road upset of Cedar Rapids Xavier.

Highlights from a wild second half at Saints Field:

[Ryan Haughey @RyanHaughey5]

Historical program win with a classy-senior group

[Douglas Miles @douglasmilesCRG]

Clear Creek Amana senior Owen Rosenberg collected two interceptions and junior quarterback Conlan Poynton threw two fourth quarter touchdown passes as the Clippers kept their Class 4A playoff hopes alive with a 28-24 upset of No. 6 Cedar Rapids Xavier. #iahsfb