Meet Kelly
SURGE Strength Dryland Certified (SSDC)
and Performance Coach
As a swim coach I have always felt challenged in teaching swimmers how to feel STRENGTH and POWER in a substance that makes you feel weightless. I have always believed dryland training will help swimmers get into better position and feel tension in the water creating better technique and aid in injury prevention.
I have created Swim Strength, a swimming specific dryland training program, that will aid swimmers in becoming better stronger athletes, faster swimmers, and prevent injuries.
My Why?
I coach because I love to help people and this is one of my biggest passions.
I am here to use my knowledge and experience in the gym, in swimming, and in life to create the best plan for you to achieve your swimming goals.
I am not here to replace your time in the pool. I am here to compliment it, to build from it, and to help make your swimming stronger.
We may be using the gym to build strength but the ultimate goal is to build strength that you will be able to use in the pool and make you a faster swimmer.
Who is Kelly?
I was a competitive swimmer for 17 years, swimming at both the age group and collegiate level. After my swimming career ended and I graduated from University I took my place on the pool deck as a swim coach. I coached competitive age group swimming for 19 years. I specialize in coaching swimmers 12 years and younger and today many of my swimmers are competing at the regional, provincial, and national level.
As a swimmer I always felt at home in the gym. I began training in the gym at the age of 12 and continue to train today as a power lifter.
Certifications
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SURGE Strength Dryland Certified (SSDC)
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Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
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Swim Canada Fundamentals and Age Group Coach Certified
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W.I.T.S. Certified Personal Trainer - Level 1
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Completed the Total Immersion Coach 1.0 Certification
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USA Swimming Level 1 and Level 2 coach
Outside of the pool and gym
I have a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of New Brunswick, Canada. I am a Professional Engineer registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario and I also hold a PMP designation as a Senior Project Manager.
I am the mom to 4 beautiful girls and in my spare time I love to sew where I make recreational swim wear and clothing.
