Eric Leitz joined South Kent School in fall of 2023 as the Head Coach of Mountain Biking. Eric started riding bikes at a young age. When he got to high school, he shared his love of biking with a passion for lacrosse and was a key member of the Varsity Lacrosse Team at Summit High School in New Jersey. As a high school lacrosse player, Eric won two state championships. After high school, Eric attended CW Post University for three years, followed by two years at the Fashion Institute of Technology to pursue his dream of working in the menswear industry. After graduating from FIT, he went on to have a successful 26-year career in menswear for two world-renowned luxury companies in New York City.
Eric has been riding bikes of all kinds for over fifty years. In 1994, Eric raced in the Baja 1000 off-road Motorcycle Race, one of the most prestigious off-road races in the world, attracting competitors from six different continents annually. Eric’s passion for biking continued when his family moved to Litchfield County, where he and his wife often rode together. They soon had children who they involved in the sport at an early age, and biking became a way of life for the Leitz family.
Eric first started coaching mountain biking in 2018. He continues to be amazed at how quickly the technology for the sport has changed and notes that as the bikes advance, so do the trails. Coach Leitz believes that the South Kent trails are the best in the area, and he uses it to his advantage as he trains South Kent’s riders of all skill levels. Above anything else, Eric prioritizes the development aspect of the sport and uses the newest advancements and techniques to help student-athletes learn and grow both on and off the trails.
Anthony Tyburski joined South Kent School in fall of 2023 as STEM faculty and Assistant Coach of Mountain Biking. In high school, Anthony was a 4-year member of the bowling and golf teams and a 3-year member of the Varsity Baseball Team at Ballston Spa High School. As one of the baseball team’s star athletes, Anthony pitched and played middle infield and logged the most innings pitched in a single season in school history. After graduating college, Anthony gained valuable coaching experience as the assistant coach for varsity soccer and basketball at The Ellis School in Pittsburgh, PA.
Graduation Year: 2025
Graduation Year: 2024
Comprising eight prestigious institutions from the region, 
Riders at South Kent School can expect an exhilarating mix of terrain, including rustic logging roads, challenging single tracks, and exciting features like log traverses, stream crossings, tabletops, berms, bridges, and rock gardens. Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence or an experienced rider seeking a challenge, there’s something for everyone on these trails.
The Housatonic Valley Mountain Biking League Championship race is the highlight of the season, bringing together riders from South Kent School and its fellow league members: Salisbury, Hotchkiss, Kent, Berkshire, Trinity Pawling, Rumsey Hall, and IMS. This event not only showcases the talent and dedication of the riders but also celebrates the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship that defines the HMBL.