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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
