Ryan Kirkendall

Name: Ryan Kirkendall

Board Position: 2024/2025 Director

Bio: For the past 15 years, Ryan’s journey with Premier Academy has been nothing short of incredible. What started as the proud role of a cheer dad quickly evolved into so much more — becoming a coach, an athlete, and eventually the spouse of a fellow leader in one of Alberta’s successful cheerleading programs at Premier Academy Bonnyville.

Ryan has had the privilege of watching his three amazing kids grow through the sport, each of them taking part in cheer at some point in their lives. This past season was especially meaningful as he had the honour of coaching his daughter and witnessing her achieve the ultimate dream of becoming a Champion at All-Star Worlds.

To Ryan, cheerleading is more than just a sport for the family, it’s a way of life. But when Ryan’s not in the gym, you’ll likely find him soaking up the sun on the ball diamonds in the summer or enjoying the snow on the ski hills and ice rinks throughout the winter.