Calgary Warriors Track Club
Coach to Athlete Ratio
- Unlike many other track clubs, the Warriors target a low athlete to 'certified coach' ratio of less than 15:1
- The smaller group size ensures that athletes receive targeted feedback and training programs that suit their development path
- The smaller group size also ensures that athletes are supported over time through the LTADP as they progress in their athletics journey
Coaching Team
Ali Carruthers, Junior Development (U14)
Ali Carruthers, Junior Development (U14)
Ali Carruthers, Junior Development (U14)
Philosophy
- Believe 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
- Club Coach In Training
- Former Warriors athlete and holds the "Warriors Club Record" in the 100m
- As an athlete, specialized in the 100m sprint/hurdles and the 200m sprint; also competed in the heptathlon
- Participated in numerous hurdle camps and speed/endurance camps
- In 2018, competed in multiple events in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Jan Lips, Sprints & Hurdles (U16 & up)
Ali Carruthers, Junior Development (U14)
Ali Carruthers, Junior Development (U14)
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
Dani Marland, Endurance (U16 & up)
Esther Sieben, Multi-Event and Sprints (U16 & up)
Esther Sieben, Multi-Event and Sprints (U16 & up)
Philosophy
- Athlete first mentality: The quality of the athlete experience takes precedent. It is only when the whole person’s unique needs as an individual have been understood, supported and encouraged that performance can follow
- Focusing on coaching holistic athleticism, self-awareness and growth mindset. Believe the relationship between athlete and coach needs to be based on mutual respect, work ethic which builds a stronger investment in the athlete
- Believe it is important that young athletes experience the team aspect of running as a middle distance/distance runner, which can be accomplished when running with the athletes as the run itself becomes an opportunity for team building, goal setting, and understanding the individual to a greater degree
- "Judge a coach not by how well their athletes do as teens, but by how well those athletes transition to their next experiences in life”
Qualifications
- Run, Jump, Throw Certified
- Sport Coach Certified
- Previously middle distance/distance coach with Kelowna Track and Field Club and Okanagan Athletics Club
- Former explosive power coach with Pacific Sport Okanagan
- Former Hershey Games 800m gold medalist
- Multi-year BC provincial 400/800m age class champion in youth, Legion Nationals 400/800/medley medalist
- Certified as a speed skating/power skating coach
- Former WHL hockey player
- Former BC team carded long track speed skater
- Former University of Calgary Dinos track athlete
Esther Sieben, Multi-Event and Sprints (U16 & up)
Esther Sieben, Multi-Event and Sprints (U16 & up)
Esther Sieben, Multi-Event and Sprints (U16 & up)
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
- Currently teach 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
"A good coach can change an athlete. A great coach can change a life"
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