Zach Riopelle

Coached Wide Receivers, Tight Ends, and Linebackers, focusing on skill development and game preparation. Oversaw special teams strategy as Punt Game Coordinator and supported strength and conditioning programming.

Taught comprehensive health education to 7th and 8th grade students, focusing on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Integrated the Second Step Curriculum for Social Emotional Learning and served on the Wellness Committee to promote staff well-being.

Held multiple coaching roles including Defensive Coordinator. Designed strength and conditioning sessions and implemented speed and agility training to enhance athlete performance.

Coached running backs and contributed to player development at the NCAA Division II level. Conducted film analysis to prepare game plans and support coaching decisions.

Instructed courses in Weights and Fitness, Developmental Adapted Physical Education, and Health for grades 8–12. Collaborated with special education staff to provide inclusive instruction and developed behavior support plans to enhance classroom engagement.

Designed and implemented practice plans focused on player growth and game strategy. Emphasized character development alongside athletic performance.

Taught health and physical education using real-life applications and a standards-based curriculum. Fostered communication with parents to monitor student progress and celebrate achievements.

Grade: K-12

Activities and societies: Intramurals.

Graduated with a double major of 5-12 Health Education and a K-12 Physical Education

Grade: 5-12 Health and K-12 PE

Activities and societies: Intermurals

Attended as an athlete and transfered out to help obtain a Minnesota Teaching License.