Ryan David-Riverbend Sports Performance Coordinator and Teacher

Hi there, my name is Ryan David and I have been a teacher at Riverbend for the previous 13 years, with 10 of these years as the Sports Performance Coordinator. I am extremely excited to work with all of the fantastic students who enter the program for the 2023/24 school year. I am extremely passionate about all things sports, and in particular athlete development. I spent years playing competitive baseball, hockey, and football, and I have come to realize the tremendous impact that sport has had on my life - athletics have taught me so many life skills, and provided me such wonderful opportunities. I look forward to another year of working with great kids in a setting where they can continue to develop their own passion for sport. I am very fortunate to teach at Riverbend, and be a part of the wonderful sports performance program that we have created. 

Eric Golberg- Lead Strength Coach 

Bachelor of Physical Education Degree

Masters of Coaching Degree

Eric was previously the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Riverbend Sports Performance Program since its earlier years, and we are pleased to announce that Eric will continue in that role for the 2022-23 school year. Eric is currently in his second year of graduate studies, working on obtaining his PhD in the Faculty of Kinesiology focusing on the prevention of ACL tears in high performance athletes.

Eric previously played for the Edmonton Wildcats Junior Football Team. He was an excellent receiver and leader on the team. Eric was also a varsity athlete as he competed for the Golden Bears Track and Field Team in the shot put event. Eric also excelled in Olympic Lifting events, and he competed at the provincial level until 2018.  

Jeremy Pynn- Assistant Strength Coach

Bachelor of Kinesiology - Sport

Performance

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Jeremy is in his 2nd year as an assistant strength coach with the Riverbend Sport Performance program. Jeremy graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2022, and completed an internship in the UofA Sport Performance Centre under Eric.

Jeremy previously played college basketball for the NWP Wolves in Grande Prairie, and stays involved with basketball as an S&C coach for clubs and academies in the Edmonton area.

Jeremy will be helping Eric coach the strength training sessions in the Sport Performance Centre and is looking forward to helping the Riverbend athletes improve their athletic performance. Jeremy is a favourite amongst our students for his charismatic personality and willingness to always assist the students.