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Defensive Backs
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Heritage High School
Maryville
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TN
Bio
Coach Ruis is a dedicated and passionate football coach with extensive experience across multiple positions and levels of the game. As a former collegiate linebacker at Maryville College, Coach Ruis brings a deep understanding of both the physical and mental demands of football, with a strong focus on player development, game planning, and building positive team culture.
Over the past several years, Coach Ruis has contributed to numerous football programs throughout East Tennessee, serving in a variety of roles that span on-field coaching and player development.
Coaching Experience Includes:
– Greenback High School (2022–2024)
• Offensive & Defensive Line, special teams coordinator, strength and conditioning.
– Austin-East Magnet High School (2021)
• Offensive Line & Defensive line Coach
– William Blount High School (2020)
• defensive ends coach
Coach Ruis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Maryville College and a Master of Arts in Education from Tusculum University.
He lives in Walland, Tennessee, with his wife, Lynsey, and their son, Camden. Coach Ruis values faith, family, and the opportunity to impact young athletes both on and off the field through the game of football.

