Glenn Rivera joined Pepperdine athletics as a sports performance intern in May 2021 and was promoted to a graduate assistant role thereafter. In August 2022, Rivera was once again promoted to assistant sports performance coach working directly with women’s basketball, women’s tennis and water polo.
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As a sports performance coach, Rivera is dedicated to upholding the values of Pepperdine University through creating an atmosphere of teamwork and inclusivity for all student-athletes and teams that he works with. He is passionate about using evidence-based practice along with
his expertise in strength and conditioning in order to help people push past what they believe their limits are.
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Rivera obtained his undergraduate degree in kinesiology from Cal State Los Angeles in 2016 where he was a student-athlete competing for the track and field team. During his time at Cal State LA he was a California Collegiate Athletic Association individual champion in the shot put. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Pepperdine.
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While working as a graduate assistant coach, he obtained his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS). Prior to working at Pepperdine, Glenn worked as a physical therapy aide and also founded a small golf lifestyle/apparel business.
