Welcome to Silver Waves Media, a global resource for athletes, coaches, administrators, and sports enthusiasts everywhere.

About Us

Established in 2020, Silver Waves Media is dedicated to helping sports professionals and athletes advance their careers to the next stage. We have provided over 20,000 athletes and teams with professional quality video highlights, our nationally renowned Impactful Lists have helped shine a light on coaches across the country, and we are recognized by universities and executives everywhere. Founded by Ryan Silver, the purpose of Silver Waves Media is to lift up others in the sports world and highlight the success and achievements of those around us. Ryan Silver is the founder of West Coast Elite Under Armour and West Coast Elite Basketball, and is one of the most connected people in college sports. Here is more information about Ryan Silver: ryansilverbook.com

About Ryan Silver

What They Are Saying About Us.

“Ryan Silver is relentless. Hardest working person I’ve ever met. He never stops. Also has one of most impressive Rolodexes in America. Connected to governors, senators, NFL owner, NBA owners and more. Very impressive.”

Justin Hunt - New World Media

“GM Ryan!! Wanted to reach out and thank you again for how you serve people in our community with such great passion and commitment. I feel privileged to know you and witness your journey first hand. Thank you for always treating me with respect and great care. I will always be in your corner and count you as a strong ally in this Business!! Appreciate you so much Ryan!!”

”Ryan Silver via Silver Waves Media has dedicated his life to serving others. He is compassionate, thoughtful and always going out of his way to help others.”

Justin Fredericton Tribune

Paul Garrison - East Village Times

“Ryan Silver is synonymous with college basketball. West Coast Elite, the AAU club he founded, has become an institution. Silver boasts a long and extensive list of accolades.

He was the CIF California Coach of the Year in 2011 after leading Centennial High School to its first-ever Southern Section State Title. In 2019 at only 39 years of age, he was inducted into the California Boys State Hall of Fame. Silver has been recognized by the State Senate and the Los Angeles City Council. In 2020 he received the Presidential Service Award.

Silver is also the founder and president of Silver Waves Media. For the past four years, Silver Waves has issued a variety of lists highlighting important people in the world of college basketball.

Among the accolades Silver Waves has given is recognition for the top assistant coaches in America. Given Silver’s standing in the basketball community, the award is significant.”

Meet the Team

  • Ryan Silver

    Founder & President

  • Sullivan Carter

    Vice President

  • Scott Martin

    VP of Marketing

  • Nate Donlevy

    Graphic Artist

  • Aaron Pearlstein

    NBA Specialist

  • Gray Davidson

    Lead Videographer

  • Wally Moore

    Director of Community Outreach

  • Donley Minor

    GM of Basketball

  • Bryce DesArmo

    General Manager - Seattle, Oregon Northwest

  • Jerrica Villeraz

    General Manager - Arizona

  • Christian PoP'oola

    General Manager - Nevada

  • Colin Grove

    General Manager - Idaho

  • Leo Sotomayor

    General Manager - Arizona

  • Matt Plough

    General Manager - So Cal

  • Courtney Clements

    General Manager - Women’s Baskeball

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