Pryde Athletics- Canton

Ivan earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Eastern
Michigan University with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning and
Special Populations. He finished his master’s degree with honors from
Eastern Kentucky University in Exercise and Sports Sciences. Ivan’s
graduate research included Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Prevention and the Success vs. Failure Rates of Different Types of Knee
Reconstructions (Cadaver, Patellar, or Hamstring Tendon Grafts). He also
holds a certification with the United States Weight Lifting Association as a
Level 1 Sports Performance Coach.

While at Eastern Kentucky, Ivan was the University Director of Basketball
Strength and Conditioning from 2011-2013. As an undergrad, he was a
volunteer assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of
Michigan. He worked with the U of M men’s football and soccer teams.
Ivan also worked at the University of Michigan Hospital as a nurse aide on
the adult Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit. He assisted patients
with many different diagnoses, such as traumatic head injuries, amputates
and para/quadriplegics. Although a large population of the patients had
traumatic physical deficits, Ivan noticed a percentage of the residents who
were in the rehabilitation setting because of preventable illnesses.

Ivan also has experience as a local high school soccer and AAU basketball
coach. He is very passionate about preventive medicine, especially in the
realm of adult & childhood obesity and diabetes. Ivan’s mission is to fight
and lower obesity rates in the state of Michigan.

Kristin King graduated from Schoolcraft College with an Associates Degree in General Studies. She holds a certification from the Healthcare Financial Management Association in the Fundamentals of Insurance Verification, has a strong background in customer service, data entry, records keeping, and executive management. As the Front Office Coordinator at Pryde Athletics and Physical Therapy she creates the best experience possible for our clients, patients and those inquiring for services offered. In addition to her duties for daily operations, Kristin is also the Chief Compliance Officer to ensure that Pryde Athletics and Physical Therapy stays in conformance with the CARF International Accreditation standards and procedures. Her oversight ensures we are up to date with global trends, patient care models, patient safety, and innovative patient care solutions. She is known as the “gatekeeper”; with her understanding of where the company has been, where it is going and the day to day responsibilities, she is the person with the answers to most questions.   

She is a proud Canton native, currently residing in Wayne with her boyfriend and their German Shepherds Kalib and Jax. 

In her spare time, Kristin enjoys spending time with family,friends, playing video games, listening to good music and binging the latest Netflix show.

Should you have any questions or need anything at all here at Pryde, she is the lady to ask!