Ryder Dodd Parents

Ryder Dodd is a 18 year old professional water polo athlete from the United States who will make his Olympic debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as the youngest member of Team USA. At the start of his career, Ryder was coached by head coach Sasa Branisavljevic. Before joining Team USA, he was part of the USA Development National Team (2019–2020), USA Youth National Team (2022–2023), USA Cadet National Team (2023), and USA Junior National Team (2023).

In 2022, Ryder enrolled as a student-athlete at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, California, United States. He trained there under the mentorship of Olympian Brett Ormsby. He created history in high school as a senior by scoring a record 103 goals, along with 31 assists, 42 steals, and 15 blocks. He was also named as an All-American swimmer for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 seasons.

Ryder became the top scorer with 28 goals at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Minnesota, United States. In 2024, he scored seven goals at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar. He recorded six goals at both the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka and the 2023 World Aquatics World Cup in Los Angeles. Additionally, he was named MVP at the 2023 Pan American U17 Championships in Bauru and at the 2022 Pan American U17 Championships in Indianapolis.

Who are the Parents of Ryder Dodd?

Ryder Dodd was born on 19 January 2006 in Long Beach, California, United States to parents Janet and Steve Dodd. Ryder’s elder brother, Chase Dodd is a 21-year-old professional water polo player.

Ryder Dodd’s Mother

Ryder Dodd’s mother, Janet Dodd is a seasoned school-based speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Janet combines her expertise with a passion for teaching, having founded Chapman University's AAC Camp to provide graduate students with hands-on experience with technology for students with complex communication needs. She identified gaps in current practices and developed the Comprehensive Multi-disciplinary Assessment Protocols for ASD (CMAPS). Her research and clinical work focus on classroom-based interventions, social skills training, and technology for severe autism. She is also a recognized author and speaker, frequently publishing and presenting on topics related to speech-language pathology for children with disorders in educational settings.

Ryder Dodd’s Father

Steve Dodd is the father of Ryder Dodd. Apart from his name, no other personal details about Ryder Dodd are available on the public domain.

What Nationality are Ryder Dodd’s Parents?

Ryder Dodd’s parents Janet Dodd and Steve Dodd are American nationals.