University of Providence Athletics

Ryan Borque joined the University of Providence as an assistant coach for the Argos cross country and track & field programs in August of 2026, bringing more than 20 years of coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and club levels. A veteran coach with 16 years of head coaching experience, Bourque has developed numerous collegiate national qualifiers and guided six high school state championship teams and eight state runner-up programs. His coaching background includes stops at Bethel College (NAIA), Southeastern Louisiana (NCAA Division I), and Metro State University (NCAA Division II), along with extensive experience in sports performance training. A former collegiate cross country and track & field student-athlete, Bourque holds master's degrees in Applied Exercise Science and Special Education and is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Leadership with an emphasis in Health and Human Performance. He also holds multiple USTFCCCA specialist certifications and NASM performance credentials.