Woods' successful Allied Counties Under 18s boss Ryan was appointed to a first team coaching role in June 2024. The 28-year-old originally joined Northwood from Potters Bar and played his part in the relegation survival in 2021/22.

He then hung up his boots to take charge of the Under 18s in 2022 and expand his real love of coaching and the two-year project came to an end in May with his side winning the League and the Champions Cup.