Ramsey attended the University of Washington, playing on the men's soccer team in 1976 and 1977.
In 1981, he signed with the Pittsburgh Spirit of the Major Indoor Soccer League where he played for three seasons.
In 1983, he played the summer with the Pennsylvania Stoners of the American Soccer League.
In 1984, he joined the Louisville Thunder of the American Indoor Soccer Association.
He also played one season (1986–1987) with the Fort Wayne Flames where he also served as an assistant coach.