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- 2018-2024 (multiple disciplines)
• Canada Summer Games Coach 2025- Sprints, Hurdles, Relays
• Advanced Coaching Diploma (in progress)

Beyond Track

             - Raised two daughters (NCAA Division 1 Athlete, USport athlete/2026 Cortina Olympics- Team Canada Bobsled 

              - High School  Teacher- Cochrane High, 24 years.  Social studies/Physical Education/Sports Performance teacher 

Philosophy

• Discipline is strength (mental and physical)
• I want these children to learn that training can be applied in day-to-day life, whether in work or personal life.   
• I believe in the longevity of health and fitness. I also believe that the only way to make sure that happens is to ensure an enjoyable training setting.
• I do believe that fitness is the key to the longevity of one's life. 

Qualifications

• Starting on the ski hill at age 5 to my first ever track meet at the age of 13, sports have always been my passion. I started coaching downhill ski racing in 2021, and that is where I caught the coaching bug. I have my Level 1 in Ski Instructing.  
• In 2022, I decided to start coaching track and field; from there, I continued my coaching education. I am a Sport Coach certified and am finishing my Club Coach certification. 
• In 2022, I went back to post-secondary studies to get my Diploma in Personal Fitness Training. I aspire to become a personal trainer for a running team. 

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.

Qualifications

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

• 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.

Qualifications

• All U20 coaches have completed the Run, Jump, Throw, Wheel (RJTW) coaching certification. RJTW is a national program developed by Athletics Canada that teaches fundamental movement skills and develops physical literacy.