2021 is Ian's first summer as manager of the Westerners. He was the hitting coach and third base coach in 2018 and 2019. He played for Danbury in 2012.
Ratchford was named head baseball coach at UConn Avery Point in June 2019. He played for the Pointers in 2011 and 2012, reaching the NJCAA Division II World Series in 2011.
Ratchford spent 2018-19 as an assistant coach at the University of Bridgeport (CT) where he helped the Purple Knights reach the finals of the East Coast Conference Tournament. Previous coaching experience includes three seasons at Western Connecticut State University and with the Front Royal (VA) Cardinals of the Valley Summer Collegiate Baseball League.
Ratchford holds a bachelor’s degree from Post University in Waterbury, CT. He was a member of the Eagles’ baseball squad in 2013 and 2014.
