Longwood University Athletics

Junior Season (2006): Appeared in nine games last season, starting in two contests ... tallied three shots.

Sophomore Season (2005): Started in 17 of the 18 games in the Longwood uniform ... Recorded his first collegiate goal in the 3-1 win over Philadelphia on 10/30.

Freshman Season (2004): Played in 14 for Longwood, getting the starting nod 13 times ... Ended the season with five shots.

Before Longwood: Senior year at Atlee High School was named First-Team All-District and All-Region and was honorable mention All-State ... Was an indoor track and field regional qualifier sophomore and junior year.

Personal: Son of Tim and Kim Nitz ... Majoring in economics with business administration minor.

Coach Atkinson: “Another senior class member, Ryan epitomizes the spirit within. He has helped shape the Longwood men’s soccer program to what it is today with his never say die attitude, great work ethic and will to build from the ground up. His efforts are duly noticed and will be sorely missed next year.”