George Smith

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts with specialization in Exercise Prescription and Coaching (Cross Country Skiing and Rowing)
• Extra courses at Lakehead University with specialization in Biomechanics, Exercise Prescription
• National Coaches Certification Program - Learning Facilitator [Course Conductor] for 3 New NCCP courses
• LF: Introduction to Community Coaching
• LF: Community Coaching
• LF: Introduction to Competition Coaching Courses
• NCCP Cross Country Skiing Level 4: Task 11 Leadership, Task 1 Energy Systems Task 2 Resistance Training for Elite Athletes Task 6 Psychology of Elite Athletes only 12 more to go,
• NCCP Cross Country Skiing Level 3, Rowing 3, Track and Field 1
• Medical Exercise Specialist
• YMCA Personal Training Module
• Standard First Aid
• CPR

Coaching Experience

• Current Team Manager Calgary Nordic Training Group
• 1997-2008 Head Coach Nordic Calgary Ski Club

• Created Masters Adult Ski Fitness Dryland Ski Fitness Youth Jackrabbits programs
• Created Adult Learn to Ski & Winterstart programs
• Mentored 3 NCCP Level 2 coaches, 5 Community Coaches, 10+ Introduction to Community Coaches
• Most Improved Alberta Ski Club - Calgary 2006-07 – Head Coach
• Over 12+ ABCup champions...

1996 Coaching Apprenticeship with Al Morrow University of Western Ontario 1994-6 Lake Head University Rowing Women's Crew 1992-1994 Augustana University Rowing Head Coach & Founding Member 1992-1996 Lake Louise Rowing Club Head Coach & Founding Member 1991-1994 Augustana University Ski Team Asst. Coach 1985-1991 Canmore Nordic Founding Member - Head Coach / Canmore Jackrabbits Asst. 1981-1984 Banff Ski Runners Asst. Coach

Favourites

• Alberta Loppet: Edmonton Birkebeiner 35 km
• Workout: Chestermere Rollerskiing out and back
• Coaching session that makes the athlete's work harder: hill training at COP

Personal Highlights

• George has been a cross country ski coach for the past 25+ years. Still actively involved in cross country skiing and rowing, he is currently coaching the Calgary Nordic Training Group program.
• Former ski coach for Olympian Sara Renner - I was privileged to Coach Sarah from The ages of 10-16
• Canadian Masters Champion 20km Classic Rossland, BC 2006.
• Lake Louise to Banff Loppet 68km 5:38 Feb. 2002
• Coaching apprenticeship with Al Morrow, Head Coach Women's National Rowing team 1996
• George is the founder of the Northhill World Health Run Club that has included training 100+ runners for 10k and half marathons over the past five years.

Sheila Ryan

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education and Master of Education in Educational Psychology
• Introduction to Community Coaching Course
• Standard First Aid
• CPR

Coaching Experience

• Present Asst. Coach Calgary Nordic Training Group Learn to Train
• Teaching Junior High 8 years, currently at St. Jean Brebeuf School
• Assistant Coach for Jackrabbits Club in Wainwright, AB--1993
• Coached Volleyball (Fall, 2005) and Babminton (Spring,2008) St. Jean Brebeuf School
• Camp Counsellor at Camp Health, Hope, Happiness--Summers of 1996 and 1997

Favourites

• Cross Country Skiing
• Yoga, cycling, hiking and swimming.

Personal Highlights

• A lifetime love for cross country skiing (I started at age 3) and have been enjoying it ever since

Carol Morrison

Qualifications

• Mom of two boys 17 & 10
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education
• Introduction to Community Coaching Course

Coaching Experience

• Present Asst. Coach Calgary Nordic Training Group Jackrabbits
• Junior high school teacher for 22 years
• Coached basketball and track and field at school
• 2006-08 Calgary Ski Club Alumnus Family Learn to Ski Program
• Camp Counsellor at Camp Cadicasu 1978 and 1979, camp and recreation leader during university years (1979- 1986) for many different programs with the City of Calgary Parks and Recreation Dept.
• Have skied recreationally since my teens
• Did my first 10 km loppet at Lake Louise in 2008

Favourites

• Cross Country Skiing
• Spin class, dragon boat practice.

Personal Highlights

• Winning the Ladies final (2008), and the A Division Mixed finals (2007) at the Calgary Dragon Boat Festival.
• I enjoyed trying skate skiing last year. You're never too old to try something new - just got to watch the joints!

Why do I coach?

• I want to contribute to getting this new club going, and encourage my son to continue skiing.

Deanna Ouellette

Qualifications

• I'm a mum :-> what more can I say!
• Introduction to Community Coaching Course

Coaching Experience

• Present Asst. Coach Calgary Nordic Training Group Learn to Train
• 2006-2008 Calgary Ski Club Asst. Coach - Jackrabbits/Family Learn to Ski Program
• 2004-2005 Calgary Ski Club Alumnus Family Learn to Ski Program
• Camp Counselor at Camp Kinaird, YWCA --Summers of 1992 and 1993

Favorites

• Cross Country Skiing
• Alpine skiing
• Scrambling Castle, Allen, Fortress, Turtle, Nihahi, Prairie, Ha Ling, EEOR and Yamnuska Mountain.
• Cycling
• Swimming

Personal Highlights

• I do both cross country skiing and downhill. It brings my family together. We can meet new friends.
• Native Calgarian - we are currently practicing at my old tobogganing hill!

Glenda Zamzow

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Dental Hygiene with Distinction – U of A
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Distinction – Augustana University
• Dental Assisting – S.A.I.T.
• Introduction to Community Coaching
• CPR

Coaching Experience:

• Assistant Coach of Calgary Nordic Training Group – Jackrabbits
• U of A, Dental Hygiene Intramural Rep 1993-1995
• Vacation Bible School – Sports and Games

Competitive Experience:

• Biathlete – Augustana University 1991-1992
• Cross-Country Ski Team Member - Augustana University 1992-1993
• Various AB Cup Races and Loppets in Alberta and BC

Personal Highlights:

• 2009 – AB Cup #3 – Edmonton Classic 7.5km 1st place
• 1991/92 Biathalon Augustana University “Most Improved Team Member”

Favorites:

• The scenery at Mt.Shark, the cookies at the Cookie Race and the atmosphere at Nipika (not to mention the Hot Springs at Radium after the race)!
• My other favorite is a long ski at the Canmore Nordic Centre with my kids and a Thermos full of homemade hot chocolate by the fireplace!

Why do I Coach?:

• To pass on my love of skiing, encourage life-time participation in the sport and to help others be the best they can be, on and off the slopes. I am always encouraged when I am passed in a race by my 77 year old x-ski coach (Dr. Gary Gibson – “Gibber”) who is still skiing, and still beating me! He taught me, “You can cry, but you can’t quit.” I hope to pass on the love skiing and winning attitude to the kids and parents. I love to see the changes in the children as they conquer new skills, gain self-confidence and just have fun on the slopes!