can-fit-pro whistler 2006 - To Parent Directory

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PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES
WHISTLER 2006 - PRESENTER BIOGRAPHIES
Dr. Greg Anderson, PhD
Dr. Greg Anderson has been a university professor since 1988, teaching in
the areas of fitness testing, exercise prescription and basic applied
physiology. Greg has lectured nationally and internationally on topics
related to body composition, occupational fitness and the trainability of
children. He has also been actively involved in the development of
standards for fitness professionals in Canada.
Geoff Bagshaw
Geoff has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most energetic and
inspirational fitness leaders. With over 21 years of teaching experience in
the fitness industry, Geoff is in high demand as a workshop and master
class presenter, group exercise instructor and personal trainer. During this
time, Geoff has taught in more than 12 countries around the world.
Geoff was the Group Exercise Manager for Bally Total Fitness’ Eaton
Centre location in Toronto, Canada (where he was named Group Exercise
Manager of the Year for 2001 and Instructor of the Year for 2002 for
Bally’s/Sports Clubs of Canada). He was also selected as Can-Fit-Pro’s
Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year for 2004. Geoff is Can-Fit-Pro
Certified and is also a BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders.
Mike Bates, BHK, MBA
Mike is currently the managing director for Human Kinetics Canada and
teaches part-time at the University of Windsor. During his time as a
general manager and sales manager with the GoodLife Fitness Clubs, he
was recognized for both sales and service excellence. As the editor and
contributor of the forthcoming text book Management Essentials for
Health and Fitness Facilities, Mike continues to work with leaders in the
fitness industry on the cutting-edge of education.
Chad Benson, MSc, BSc, BPE
Chad Benson is the President and CEO of ARC Performance Training
Systems. He is the acting chair of the NSCA Hockey SIG and was
contracted as the assistant conditioning coach for the Vancouver
Canucks. Benson has conditioned hundreds of national and professional
level athletes in hockey, figure skating, football, lacrosse, rugby, soccer,
tennis, basketball, motor cross, volleyball and rowing. He has been a
sport conditioning and fitness lecturer for AOSSM, BCRPA, CATA, Can-Fit-
Pro, CSEP, Fit Rendez-Vous, IDEA, Infofit and NSCA. Chad has coauthored
Sports Performance Certification and The Great Balance Book.
He is also an active writing contributor to a number of educational
publications.
Lawrence Biscontini, MA
Lawrence is group exercise manager for Golden Door Spa in Puerto Rico,
Reebok University Master Trainer, Resist-A-Ball Master Trainer, AFAA
Certification Specialist, ACE Advisory and Fitness Magazine Board
member, IDEA Steering and Group Fitness Committee member, ACE 2002
Group Fitness Instructor of the Year and has appeared on LIVE with Regis
and Kelly and CNN for his signature Yo-Chi® program.
Jan Bloemraad, BScKin
With a BSc Kin Degree, CFC and as a Can-Fit-Pro PTS PRO Trainer, Jan
brings ingenuity and knowledge to all his courses and lectures. He has
fast-tracked in the fitness industry and recently moved from being the
General Manager of a 45,000 ft_ fitness facility to Fitness & Lifestyle
Manager/Assistant Athletic Director of the Calgary Winter Club. His
motto is, “success is not built in a day, it is built daily.”
Andrew Clark, BEd (PE), CSCS
Andrew is Vice President of Twist Conditioning overseeing the Education
and Certification division, and works as one of TCI’s Senior conditioning
coaches. Coach Clark enjoys working with Pro athletes as well as aspiring
players. Originally from the Prairies, Andrew was educated at the
University of Victoria where he worked as a trainer helping clients and
Varsity athletes reach their health and athletic goals. He has been actively
training for over 10 years. Having co-authored 8 Sport Conditioning
DVDs, 3 Sport Conditioning Certifications, and articled in numerous
magazines, Andrew heads up the Twist Education team actively delivering
the Twist Sport Conditioning Curriculum and presenting at industry
conferences across North America. Clark has experience coaching Soccer
and playing at the premier level. He now enjoys spending his time surfing
off the coast of Vancouver Island and snowboarding in the local
mountains.
Michol Dalcourt
Michol Dalcourt is a professional personal trainer. A movement
mechanics and functional training specialist, Michol works closely with
many athletes including professionals and Olympic level athletes. Michol
is one of the main lecturers and educators for PT on the Net and is their
2003 presenter of the year. He also teaches Functional Training and
Assessment Techniques at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
College. Michol received his post-secondary education from the
University of Alberta in the area of Physical Education.
Andrea Fairborn
Andrea Fairborn is a STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer based out of the
International Certification Centre in Toronto, Canada. After graduating
from the Quinte Ballet School and the Boston Ballet School, Andrea
pursued her career as a musical theatre performer and professional
dancer performing with the National Ballet of Canada and in musicals
such as Phantom of the Opera. Currently Andrea travels extensively
throughout North America presenting and conducting training along with
facilitating and evaluating instructor examinations. Andrea continues to
dance to this day, and enjoys dedicating her life and career to the art and
science of movement.
Isabelle Guay
Isabelle Guay has a degree in Physical Education and is registered with
the BCRPA as a Supervisor of Fitness Leaders. She has been involved in
the fitness industry for 12 years as an instructor, group exercise manager
and presenter. She is currently the Retail Account Manager at Twist
Conditioning Inc., a leading company in the sport conditioning field.
Isabelle co-hosted the popular Montreal-based television workout “Le
Rendez-vous Nautilus Plus” for three years.
Mason Gratto, BH Kinesiology
Mason is the Assistant Manager of athlete conditioning services with
Twist Conditioning. Educated at the University of British Columbia Mason
actively coaches Twist athletes and delivers Twist Education at conference
and certifications. Having played Lacrosse for over 10 years Mason is a
level 3 NCCP Coach.
Maureen Hagan, BSc PT, BA (PE)
Can-Fit-Pro and ACE certified Maureen Hagan is VP Operations for
GoodLife Fitness Clubs and Director of Education for Can-Fit-Pro. She is
trained as a physiotherapist and has over 25 years of teaching
experience. Maureen is a national speaker with the Canadian Association
of Professional Speakers, a Canadian Sponsored 3-Stripe athlete with
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