About Ethan Riekert
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Education
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2021 - 2024
University of Pretoria
BSc (Hons) Sports Science
I have passed my Bachelors in Sports Science and also completed my Honors year.
Experience
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2022 - 2024
Tuks Swimming Sattelite Club
Strength and Conditioning Coach
As a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Tuks Swimming Satellite Club, I worked with a diverse group of athletes, ranging from beginners to elite-level competitors who represent South Africa on the international stage. My role involved designing and implementing individualized gym programs tailored to the specific needs and performance goals of each athlete. Given the limited access to conventional gym equipment, I often had to adapt training programs creatively to ensure we achieve the adaptations we are looking for. In addition to program design, I conducted exercise testing and compiled progress reports to monitor development and inform future training strategies.
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2025 - Present
SEMLI
Sports Science Intern
At the Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI), I serve as the lead Sport Scientist for the U17 Men’s Football team, where I oversee all aspects of their physical development. My responsibilities include field conditioning, strength programming, exercise testing, load monitoring, nutritional support, and managing the return-to-play process for injured or sick athletes. Additionally, I work as the Sport Scientist for the U14 and U15 Tuks Football Academy teams, where I design and implement gym-based training sessions tailored to their developmental needs. I also assist with strength training and program writing for Tuks Swimming. Beyond these roles, I contribute to a range of other duties, including remote programming for private clients, conducting performance testing for both teams and individual athletes, and leading biomechanical analyses for various sports. This includes detailed assessments of bowling technique, swimming stroke mechanics.
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2024 - 2024
University of Pretoria
BSc Sport Science Student
As part of my honors year, I was required to complete 225 hours of work experience, which I fulfilled at the Sport, Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI). The majority of my hours were spent working with the Tuks Football Academy, where I assisted in and led strength and conditioning sessions, monitored athlete load, and supported various testing procedures. In addition to football, I gained valuable exposure to a range of other sports including hockey, rugby, swimming, and tennis. This multidisciplinary experience helped me develop a broader understanding of sport-specific demands and contributed to my growth as a well-rounded and adaptable sport scientist.