Welcome, Ryan Zaporski
Ryan Zaporski
Lutheran North
PE Teacher
We are so excited to welcome Mr. Ryan Zaporski to our ministry team. Please take a moment to learn a little more about Mr. Zaporski and his journey to becoming part of our ministry team here at Lutheran North.
Hi, my name is Ryan Zaporski. I’m originally from Jackson, Wisconsin, but I’ve lived all over the country. I’m passionate about athletics, especially strength and conditioning coaching, and love helping young individuals reach their goals. My coaching journey has taken me from UW–Milwaukee to the University of Wisconsin–Madison with the Badgers football team, then on to the University of Hawaii, Ole Miss, Eastern Michigan University, Howell High School, and now to Lutheran High North, where I’m excited to serve as a PE teacher and continue coaching. My wife, Shannon, and I have two young children, Jack and Mason, with two dogs, Tucker and Maggie.
Please warmly welcome Ryan as a Mustang and get to know him through our Staff Spotlight 20 Questions below!!
Staff Spotlight: Ryan Zaporski
20 QUESTIONS
What’s your role at Lutheran North?
PE Teacher
Where are you from?
Jackson, Wisconsin
When did you know that you wanted to be in the Lutheran high school environment and what led you to pursue that path?
I was fortunate to attend Lutheran grade school and high school, thanks to my amazing parents. I know the value of a Christian based education and I have always wanted to raise my family in a similar environment. When the opportunity arose to teach at Lutheran High North, I was incredibly grateful and excited. I'm thankful for the chance to grow my family in the same faith-based setting that shaped me.
What’s your favorite Bible verse?
Isaiah 28-31 The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
What are three words to best describe you?
Motivating, Dedicated, and Charismatic
What was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Hawaii
Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?
My all-time best total squat, bench press, and deadlift is over 1,500 pounds.
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
To be in multiple places at once. And maybe to fly.
What’s your favorite food?
I don't have a favorite food, but I love to eat, and I eat a lot.
What’s your least favorite food?
Cauliflower
What’s your favorite place that you’ve traveled and why?
Cabin in the Tennessee mountains. Incredibly peaceful.
Where would you like to travel next and why?
Would love to visit Italy. I want to see where athletics and Olympic sports began.
What’s a fun fact about you many people may not know?
I have coached athletes that were in the Olympics.
What’s one hobby you’d like to get into?
Archery/Hunting
What’s your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?
Football. The GREEN BAY PACKERS!
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
I have to be both because I have two very young children.
Are you a dog person or a cat person (neither or both)?
Dog person
What’s one of your favorite memories from the past year?
I coached a high school athlete to squat 605 pounds.
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
Spend more time listening than speaking.
Is there any advice you’d offer to current and future Lutheran North students?
Be honest to yourself and be honest to others. Personal integrity counts for more than you can imagine, and having a reputation for being trustworthy will be of immense benefit throughout your life.
