I design and build experiences that help people understand, engage, and take action.
I’m Nik, an experience designer focused on learning, digital, and content systems.
160,000+
learners supported
Across enterprise healthcare programs, workforce readiness initiatives, and continuing education experiences.
2,500+
healthcare facilities
Implemented across hospital systems, academic institutions, and national education partners.
15+ years
in learning, digital, and experience design
Spanning content strategy, platform design, and end-to-end learning system development.
$1.6M+
program growth
Generated through scalable learning products, partnerships, and expanded distribution.
I started in learning and grew into leading complex programs, learning by doing and rebuilding systems that weren’t working.
160,000+
learners supported
Across enterprise healthcare programs, workforce readiness initiatives, and continuing education experiences.
2,500+
healthcare facilities
Implemented across hospital systems, academic institutions, and national education partners.
15+ years
in learning, digital, and experience design
Spanning content strategy, platform design, and end-to-end learning system development.
$1.6M+
program growth
Generated through scalable learning products, partnerships, and expanded distribution.
I started in learning and grew into leading complex programs, learning by doing and rebuilding systems that weren’t working.
My work spans healthcare, education, and digital environments, where I focus on clarity, interaction, and real-world use.
I’m interested in how complex ideas become usable in practice, and how thoughtful design supports better decisions, conversations, and outcomes.
Nik Unterkircher
Content Builder + Experience Designer + Learning Architect
Training ProgramsBegin your work on the game.
AI in Healthcare
Ethical Integration & Equity
Virtual Learning Experience
AI in Healthcare: Ethical Integration & Equity Considerations
With more than 20 years in the game and over 15,000 hours of teaching, River brings a clear, disciplined approach to instruction. As a Certified Teaching Professional, his background across competitive play and player development shapes a method rooted in fundamentals, ball flight, and individual mechanics. He helps golfers understand their power, build consistency, and make confident decisions on the course—always through calm guidance, precise adjustments, and steady progress over time.
River offers private instruction, focused game evaluations, and equipment guidance, each tailored to a player’s goals. For both new and returning students, the aim is consistent: clear feedback, measurable improvement, and a teaching relationship built to support long-term growth.
▸ Master-Level Certified Teaching Professional
▸ Senior Certified Instructor in Swing Analysis
▸ Certified Short Game Instruction Specialist
▸ Certified Equipment & Fitting Advisor
Start with the right problem before designing solutions
Ask better questions to uncover context, intent, and constraints
Exchange ideas, share knowledge, and learn through conversation
Structure experiences to move from understanding to application
Guided by curiosity, grounded in real-world application
Training with a diagnostic, long-term approach focused on decision-making, evaluation, and sustainable development.
Purposeful instruction focused on high-impact refinements that translate directly to better performance.
Lasting results that build clarity, confidence, and a game designed to hold up over time.
How I work.
Trevor C., returning Player
“After working with River, the things I practice finally show up on the course. My ball flight is cleaner, and my scores are trending in the right direction. Ongoing private lessons have become a key part of my improvement. ”
►︎ Handicap 14 ►︎ 9
►︎ Handicap index 18 ►︎ 12►︎ Average score 92 ► 85
►︎ Scoring average low 90s ► mid-80sStart with the right problem before designing solutions
Ask better questions to uncover context, intent, and constraints
Exchange ideas, share knowledge, and learn through conversation
Structure experiences to move from understanding to application
Guided by curiosity, grounded in real-world application
Training with a diagnostic, long-term approach focused on decision-making, evaluation, and sustainable development.
Purposeful instruction focused on high-impact refinements that translate directly to better performance.
Lasting results that build clarity, confidence, and a game designed to hold up over time.
How I work.
Trevor C., returning Player“After working with River, the things I practice finally show up on the course. My ball flight is cleaner, and my scores are trending in the right direction. Ongoing private lessons have become a key part of my improvement. ”
►︎ Handicap 14 ►︎ 9
►︎ Handicap index 18 ►︎ 12►︎ Average score 92 ► 85
►︎ Scoring average low 90s ► mid-80sClient stories & Performance“
River’s instruction tightened my swing and dropped my handicap by several strokes. The improvement in both my scoring and confidence has been immediate and noticeable.
Paloma R.►︎ Scoring average low 90s ► High-80s
78%
of returning players lowered their scoring average within one season.
Camille E.
►︎ Handicap 22 ►︎ 15►︎ Handicap index 23.1 ►︎ 16.2►︎ Scoring average High 90s ► Low-80sPierce A.
►︎ Handicap 18 ►︎ 12►︎ Handicap index 19.5 ►︎ 13.4►︎ Scoring average Mid 90s ► Low-80sJenny W.
►︎ Handicap 10 ►︎ 6►︎ Handicap index 11.2 ►︎ 6.8►︎ Scoring average High 80s ► Low-80s