Calgary Warriors Track Club

Philosophy

• Relationship building and establishing open communication that will ultimately lead athletes to becoming the best version of themselves
• Believe that discipline, respect, work ethic, and being true to oneself are cornerstones of what makes a great athlete and, even more importantly, a great person
• Grateful for all the coaches that have provided mentorship over the past 20 years and those who continue to help me grow as a coach

Qualifications

• Student and lifelong learner of the sport of Track and Field
• Certified in Sport Coach, Club Coach 
• Currently pursuing Performance Coach certification (evaluation) in both Jumps and Combined Events disciplines 
• Taught Physical Education/Sports Performance and Head Coach of the Track and Field team; coach volleyball and cross country running at Cochrane High School
• Competed in the 1995 Pan Am  Games in Argentina in Heptathlon
• University of Alberta 1996 Female Athlete of the Year
• Competed in the 2013 World Master Games in Heptathlon (Silver Medal) 
• Inducted into University of Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2022
• Coached for the Alberta Provincial Legion Team in 2022

Philosophy

• Justin’s coaching philosophy centers around empowering the everyday athlete through education in physical strength, nutritional wisdom, and spiritual wellness. He believes in the importance of balancing physical and mental strength, emphasizing that a strong mind is just as crucial as a strong body. Justin is passionate about spiritual health and understands the significant impact it has on overall well-being and performance.
• Beyond the track and gym, Justin encourages his athletes to apply the lessons they learn in training to all aspects of their lives. Whether it’s in their work, family life, or personal challenges, Justin believes that the discipline, resilience, and strength cultivated through sports can profoundly impact everyday life.
  

Qualifications

• Born in Toronto and raised in Italy, Justin has a rich and diverse athletic background that has significantly influenced his approach to coaching and fitness. With 17 years of experience as an elite rugby player in Italy and at the Ontario college level, Justin’s athletic journey began on the track as a sprinter. Track and field sprinting provided him with the foundational skills that fueled his success in other sports, particularly rugby.
• Justin’s passion for sprinting remains central to his identity as an athlete and coach. A sprinting enthusiast and biomechanics fanatic, he is deeply committed to understanding and teaching the precise movements that drive speed and power. Currently, he is completing his NCCP certification for sprinting, further expanding his expertise in this field.
• Justin holds a Pre-Health and Science College certificate, graduating with honors, and has completed two years of intensive study in athletic therapy, gaining valuable insights into injury prevention, recovery, and human biomechanics. Combined with his CanFitPro certification, these credentials equip Justin with a comprehensive understanding of fitness, health, and wellness.

Philosophy

• What you teach athletes in sports training and competition is applicable to all facets of life, such as learning to respect each other, setting goals and working hard to obtain those goals, having good work ethic and perseverance (and many other qualities)
• Seeing the greatest competition in conquering yourself, fostering a healthy and balanced lifestyle, taking success with humility and gratefulness, and making friends for life 

Qualifications

• Sports Coach and Club Coach Certified with decades of coaching experience in Canada and in the Netherlands
• Began coaching with the Calgary Warriors Track Club in 1999 
• Educated as a teacher of Physical Education (Amsterdam, the Netherlands); started coaching athletics (track and field) in 1969
• Taught several courses for Youth Coach, Club Coach and the National Level Hurdle specialization
• Coached the Alberta Provincial Legion Team six times, two times as Head Coach
• A passion  for coaching hurdles; since 2006, hurdlers from the Calgary Warriors have set new provincial records nineteen times

Philosophy

• Versatility is the foundation of a specialist.
• Basic technical skills should be emphasized in young athletes.
• Every athlete should find joy in training.
• Athletes should take pride in their accomplishments—whether competing, achieving a personal best, or striving toward higher goals.

Coach Juerg developed his coaching expertise in Switzerland, with a focus on combined events such as the decathlon and heptathlon. Over his 40-year coaching career, he has worked with Track & Field athletes, starting with talented individuals in his European club while still competing himself. As an athlete, he specialized in hurdles (both short and long) and the 400m, while also participating annually in Combined Events (decathlons). This hands-on experience shaped his coaching philosophy: versatility builds and supports specialists.

After moving to Canada, Coach Juerg began coaching with CALTAF in 2009 and now shares his expertise with the Warriors.

Philosophy

• Her goal is to promote activity and a love of exercise and wellness for a lifetime.   She loves watching people achieve their goals and go outside their comfort zone. 
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Qualifications

• Coach Katie has been coaching track and field, cross country, and long distance running for over 25 years.  She has coached high school athletes, ultra runners, triathletes, and people of all ages who just love to run.  
• In addition, she has competed in marathons, Ironman triathlons, ultra swims, and trail races over the years.  Her passion is being outside hiking, biking, Nordic skiing, and playing in the mountains.
• She is a sports medicine and physical educator at Springbank Community High School.  
• She continues to work towards more advanced coaching qualifications in middle/long distance and road running.  
• Track and Field Coach 2001-present
• Cross country Coach 2005-present
• Triathlon Coach - 2005 - 2019
• Running Room Instructor 5km-marathon courses - 2000-2007
• McMaster University Volleyball Player 1995-1999
• Masters in Physical Education  2001

Philosophy

• Believes that a positive and empowering environment is crucial for athletes to challenge themselves and to realize their full potential 
• Effective coaching results in unlocking a growth mindset and embracing mistakes while consistently aiming for better

Philosophy

• Believes that a positive and empowering environment is crucial for athletes to challenge themselves and to realize their full potential 
• Effective coaching results in unlocking a growth mindset and embracing mistakes while consistently aiming for better