Ryan Lockard is returning to the sidelines this season coaching Linebackers for the Pioneers. Lockard played five years at Lewis and Clark, before joining the coaching staff as the Defensive Line coach last season. He was an All-Northwest Conference Linebacker for the Pios his senior season. He graduated from Lewis and Clark in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Anthropology.   

Lockard continued his playing career over in Orleans, France last off-season. He was a player/coach, serving roles as both Linebacker and the defensive coordinator for the Les Chevaliers d’Orleans. His team won their conference and played in the national championship.