Ricky Sierra is an alumnus of Ravenwood High School where he competed in football and track. His 4x100m and 4x200m relay teams medaled at state and still hold both school records. He went on to attend Middle Tennessee State University. He has been part of the Ravenwood Track and Field staff since 2015. He previously coached at Christ Presbyterian Academy from 2011-2013. He has guided athletes to TSSAA state championships in the decathlon, pentathlon, high jump, long Jump, pole Vault, 400, 800, 4x400, and 4x800. He has had athletes qualify for New Balance Nationals in the decathlon, heptathlon, and high jump. Three of the athletes have finished with New Balance Nationals All American recognition.