St. John Fisher University Athletics

Hayden Ricci, a defensive lineman for Fisher from 2016-19, coached wide receivers at Alfred State in 2021 before returning to Pittsford in 2022. He coached Fisher's running backs for two seasons (2022-23) and quarterbacks for one (2024). 

Ricci became Fisher’s special teams coordinator/linebackers coach in March 2025. 

At Alfred State, Ricci coached two All-Eastern Collegiate Football Conference selections and helped the Pioneers win a share of the ECFC title. 

Ricci coached two All-Empire 8 running backs – Malachi Duvall and Peyton Nolan – in his first two years on Fisher’s staff. In 2023, Nolan became the program's first 1,000-yard rusher since 2014. 

Under Ricci’s tutelage in 2024, Fisher quarterback Ryan Whitney passed for 1,975 yards and 11 touchdowns. He completed 60.3% of his passes, the ninth-best mark in a season in Fisher history.