In 1959 Rider served as honorary president of the International Track and Field Coaches Association.
He is a charter member of Miami University's Hall of Fame along with coaching legends including Walter Alston, Earl Blaik, Paul Brown, Weeb Ewbank, Ara Parseghian.
Before his coaching career, Rider attended the University of Olivet where he competed on the school's football, basketball, and track and field teams.
[1] Rider became Miami University's head coach for the 1917 and 1918 seasons because George Little was serving in the armed forces during World War I.
In 1957, Rider was selected to the Helms Athletic Foundation Track and Field Coaches Hall of Fame.