IGNITE EXPERTS

The IGNITE Athlete Development Program was developed collaboratively by a group of expert representatives from across British Columbia.  In addition to those noted below, the following individuals were instrumental in the curriculum development process:  Matt Fisher, Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence Strength & Conditioning Coach - MSc Candidate, CSCS, David Stride - MSc, CSCS, Adrian King - MSc, CSCS, Tracie Albisser, PacificSport Northern BC - MSc, CSCS, CSEP CEP, Michael Hood, Delta Gymnastics - Level 4/5 Gymnastics Coach

As plans become finalized and program leads are identified in each region, this page will be updated. Please stay tuned....

PROGRAM LEADS

	Tyler Goodale — Strength and Conditioning Coach Canadian Sport Centre Pacific - Victoria Campus Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence 4371 Interurban Road Victoria, BC   V9E 2C5 Telephone: (250) 220-2532     Fax: (250) 220-2503 Email:  tgoodale (at) cscpacific.ca Tyler Goodale is Strength and Conditioning Coach for Canadian Sport Centre Pacific where he works with national team athletes from Rowing Canada, Swimming Canada, and Diving Canada. A graduate of the University of Manitoba (B.Sc) and the University of Victoria (M.Sc Exercise Physiology), Tyler is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a NCCP certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach. Tyler has also worked with professional and amateur athletes from the sports of hockey, tennis, track and field, and football.
	Cam Birtwell — Strength & Conditioning Coach Canadian Sport Centre Pacific - Victoria Campus Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence 4371 Interurban Road Victoria, BC   V9E 2C5 Telephone: (250) 220-2532 Fax: (250) 220-2503 Email:  cbirtwell (at) cscpacific.ca Cam Birtwell is a Strength and Conditioning Coach based in Victoria.  Before joining the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific team, Cam worked with athletes in the sports of rugby, tennis, basketball, and soccer.  He is currently involved with the Lightweight Men’s Rowing, Swimming, and Rugby national programs.  At the provincial level, Cam works with Gymnastics, Curling, Rugby, Swimming and Diving. In addition to holding Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Victoria, Cam is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a NCCP Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach.  Cam is also sessional instructor in the University of Victoria's School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education.
	Dana Agar-Newman — Strength & Conditioning Coach Canadian Sport Centre Pacific - Victoria Campus Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence 4371 Interurban Road Victoria, BC   V9E 2C5 Telephone: (250) 220-2532 Fax: (250) 220-2503 Email:  dagarnewman (at) cscpacific.ca Dana Agar-Newman is a Strength and Conditioning coach based in Victoria. He is currently working with swimming, diving and rowing in addition to developing the curriculum for the IGNITE Athlete Development Program. Dana is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan (H.B.Sc. Sports and Exercise Science) where he competed for four years as track and field athlete for the Huskies, winning an individual medal and Canada West banner in 2007. Dana currently holds his NSCA-CSCS and CSEP-CPT designations and is also a NCCP certified track and field coach. Dana uses his free time training for Olympic weightlifting and coaching track and field.
	Matt Barr — Strength and Conditioning Coach Canadian Sport Centre Pacific Performance Lab Victoria Campus Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence 4371 Interurban Road Victoria, BC    V9E 2C5 Telephone: (250) 220-2421 Fax: (250) 220-2503 Email:  mbarr (at) cscpacific.ca Matt Barr is a Strength and Conditioning Coach based in Victoria.  Before joining the Canadian Sport Centre Pacific team, Matt gained experience at York University working with their varsity football, rugby, basketball, volleyball and soccer teams.  He also served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for both the Rugby Canada Senior Women’s 7’s and 15’s teams. Matt holds a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science degree from the University of Manitoba and a Master’s of Science degree in Biomechanics and Coaching from the University of Western Ontario. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a NCCP Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach.  He will be working with rugby and rowing at the national level, select Paralympic athletes and a number of provincial programs. Matt currently trains and competes in weightlifting and has previously been competitive in the sports of rugby and hockey.
PHYSIOLOGISTS
	James Brotherhood — Physiologist Canadian Sport Centre Pacific Performance Lab Victoria Campus Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence 4371 Interurban Road Victoria, BC   V9E 2C5 Telephone: (250) 220-2532   Fax: (250) 220-2503 Email: jbrotherhood (at) cscpacific.ca James Brotherhood is an exercise physiologist based out of Victoria who is predominately working with community and developing athletes in the laboratory, as well as assisting with provincial and national teams. He has a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology (MSc.) from the University of Victoria and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. His academic interests include manipulation of training variables to positively affect an athlete’s physiology in competitive situations. He has an extensive background in sport and a passion for elite performance. Growing up, he played on provincial volleyball teams, both indoor and beach. He is currently a competitive rower, which he began during his undergraduate schooling.