Jason studied at University of Ottawa, University of Victoria and Brock University, receiving a Coaching Certification in Rugby, Track & Field, Baseball, Softball, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Personal Training. He became Founder & Director of Rybak Sports Academy (RSA), providing curriculum-enhanced Physical Education programs to the independent school sector across the Greater Toronto Area since 2003. Over his career, Jason has developed a program called Physical Education Philosophy: Foundational Phys. Ed Through Fiction, which he shares and models at a wide variety of independent teachers’ colleges (i.e MTC - Montessori Teachers College), professional conferences (i.e CAMT - Canadian Association of Montessori Teachers), and workshops across Ontario, specifically within the Montessori Community. Additionally, Jason has established leadership development programs, a wide spectrum of after-school and lunch programs, martial arts training and women’s self-defence workshops.
Jason has served in Camp Directorship roles every summer since 2003 and has been a camper at heart since 1986. He commits his entire year and career to physical education and promoting active living and mindful movement.
Outside of work, Jason is a black belt in karate and jujitsu and has been training in martial arts for over 30 years. He is a proud member of the Beaches community, an active player in the Ontario Marshall Premiership Rugby Division with the Balmy Beach RFC and a proud father of two amazing teenagers.
Coach Jason is excited to fully immerse himself in all things Clover School!