Service Cougars Promote Assistant Coach to Coordinator Role
The Service Cougars announced Friday that assistant coach Ryan Thompson has been elevated to defensive coordinator, a move that comes after five seasons developing the program's young talent. The Cougars, classified as a 4A school in the Alaska School Activities Association, have been rebuilding since a 2-8 season in 2024. Thompson's promotion is seen as a key step in the program's efforts to return to competitiveness in the state's top division. With a strong recruiting class expected to arrive this fall, Thompson's experience and expertise will be crucial in preparing the Cougars for the upcoming season. As the team's new defensive coordinator, Thompson will oversee the development of the team's defensive unit, a key area of focus for the program moving forward.