Meet your coach

​Education and Certification

Masters of Coaching (MCoach) - Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Biological and Physical Sciences 

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -  Specialization in Advanced Strategy + Advanced Management

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS - NSCA)

Certified Performance Therapist - Altis

Altis - Need For Speed, Foundations Certificate

 

Coaching

2020 - 2025: Speed Development Specialist (hockey, soccer, football, track and field)

2003 - 2005: Assistant Coach - Golden Bears Hockey (USport)

2003 - 2005: Speed Coach - Varsity Track and Field Team (University of Alberta)

2022-2023: Assistant Coach - Battleford Stars (SJHL)

 

As a seasoned expert in athlete training, wellness, recovery, and therapy, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field. My academic background includes a Master of Coaching in Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation from the University of Alberta, where I focused on skating development in elite ice hockey players. My practical experience was further enriched through my practicum in in-season technical skating development of varsity hockey players.

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In addition to my coaching expertise, I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with dual specializations in Advanced Business Strategy and Advanced Business Management from Lansbridge University. I also have a Bachelor of Science in Biological and Physical Sciences from the University of Alberta.

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My extensive training and certifications include being a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Performance Therapist, Speed Development Specialist, and Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor. Since 2020, I have worked as a Player Development Coach & Consultant, creating and implementing speed development programs that have significantly improved athletes' performance. My programs have led to average speed increases of 10% in linear skating and 20% in cross-over/lateral skating.

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I have coached athletes who have gone on to achieve significant milestones, including NHL Draft Picks, entry-level contract signees, WHL scoring titleholders, Hockey Canada selections, and NCAA scholarship recipients.

Recently, I serve as an Assistant Coach for the University of Alberta's hockey team, where I assist with game strategies, practices, recruitment, and development sessions. I also served as a Speed Coach for the university's track and field team, specializing in 1080 Sprint profiling and training adjustments. Previously, I was an Assistant Coach for the Battleford’s Stars (SJHL), contributing to their SJHL Championship and Centennial Cup runner-up achievements.

In addition to my coaching roles, I have also been a guest lecturer at Kings University and presented to the Strength and Conditioning staff at Simon Fraser University on speed development principles and practical applications.

My passion for helping athletes achieve peak physical and mental performance drives my commitment to personalized training and recovery programs tailored to meet their unique needs.

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