Ryan Johnson
BG Legacy · Program Director
Ryan Johnson
Founder of The Buff Ginger · BG Legacy Athlete Program Director · Man, West Virginia
Role: Founder & Program Director
Brand: The Buff Ginger · BG Legacy
Location: Man, West Virginia
Contact: ryanbg@thebuffginger.shop
Social (Brand): @thebuffginger
Staff Profile
Ryan is the creator of The Buff Ginger and the architect of the BG Legacy Athlete Program. Every part of the system — from how athletes apply and move through tiers, to how commissions and highlights work — runs through him. The focus is simple: give local athletes real structure, real opportunity, and a brand they can be proud to be connected to.
Focus & Responsibilities
Program Direction
Designs and updates the BG Legacy structure, tiers, and standards.
Athlete Selection
Reviews applications and decides who fits the program and where they start.
Brand & Culture
Protects the BG Legacy mindset: discipline, grit, community, and growth.
How I Work With Athletes
Ryan isn’t here to micromanage your life or your sport. The goal is to give you a platform, a path, and a standard — then let you prove what you can do with it.
- Creates a fair, transparent commission and tier system.
- Sets expectations for how BG Legacy athletes should carry themselves.
- Works with staff to highlight athletes who are putting in real work.
- Listens to feedback to make the program better over time.