Tyler Ruthven

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

First Team Scout at Atlanta United FC

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Overview

Tyler is a soccer executive with 17 years of experience, including a decade-long professional playing career in the US and Europe. As a First Team Scout for Atlanta United FC, he leverages his background and MBA to shape recruitment, player pathways, and long-term technical vision for the club.

As a native of Alpharetta, Georgia, Tyler has deep roots in the Atlanta sports community. His passion for the sport extends beyond his scouting role, as he has recently co-launched a new venture with a former teammate, demonstrating his interest in the business and entrepreneurial side of soccer.

His father is Dick Ruthven, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who was an All-Star with the Atlanta Braves and won the 1980 World Series.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

Status Quo Seeker

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Player Scouting & Vision
He has 7 years of experience in first-team scouting, focusing on how a player can elevate the group around them and contribute to the long-term technical vision.
Athlete Career Paths
After a 10-year playing career, he successfully transitioned into a scouting and executive role, and his work focuses on shaping player pathways.
Soccer Business Strategy
He holds an MBA and recently completed a Mini MBA in Sporting Directorship, in addition to launching a new business with a former teammate.

Media Appearances

Tyler Ruthven | Atlanta United FC. Featured in Atlanta United FC

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Tyler Ruthven announces retirement. Featured in Atlanta United FC

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Work History

11-2019 - 11-2025
First Team Scout at Atlanta United FC
8-2018 - 11-2019
Professional Soccer Player at Atlanta United FC
1-2017 - 8-2018
Professional Player at The Miami FC
12-2015 - 12-2016
Professional Soccer Player at Jacksonville Armada FC
4-2014 - 11-2015
Professional Soccer Player at Phoenix Rising Football Club

Education

2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS) from University of South Carolina
7-2025 - 12-2025
MBA from FOCUS Sports Business School

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Exp : 15 Location : Atlanta, Georgia, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : First Team Scout at Atlanta United FC
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Insights For Selling To Tyler

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tyler is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tyler

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tyler move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Tyler take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Tyler

Personality Compatibility


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