Rob Svarich

With more than two decades of experience working in the sport and recreation industry, Rob has an in-depth understanding of the Canadian sport landscape. He has worked primarily in the not-for-profit sector, developing programs, managing facilities and working with local sport organizations in the delivery of sport programs.

Rob’s passion for working with athletes stems from his own positive experiences with sport. Having grown up playing multiple sports, Rob was able to develop broad athletic abilities while being exposed to a variety of sports, including elite level soccer (as part of the Warriors Soccer Club and Edmonton Scottish) and rugby (winning City Championships with the Strathcona Druids, playing for Team Alberta at the Canada Summer Games and traveling overseas to play in Wales.

As a husband and a father, Rob now has a passion for coaching and developing young athletes in the Spruce Grove area. Rob coached with Spruce Grove Minor Hockey Association and with the Spruce Grove Saints Soccer Club for many years. His extensive sport coaching experience, combined with his commitment to ongoing education related to sports performance, positions him as a leader in athlete development.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Alberta
• Certified Functional Range Conditioning Practitioner
• Eleiko Certified Strength Coach
• LTAD-based Strength and Conditioning Training
• NCCP Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
• NCCP Multi-Sport Resistance Training
• NCCP Trained Club Coach – Sprints and Hurdles
• NCCP Triathlon Adult Community Coach
• Hockey Canada, Coach Level 2