DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH

Chantal is a coach, teacher, and kinesiologist with over 15 years of experience in fitness & recreation programming for children, youth, and adults with disabilities.

Chantal is bilingual, and can work with athletes in English & American Sign Language (ASL).

VP, COACH AND SOCIAL LEAD

As a two-time Canadian champion, and internationally winning boxer, Marija brings an elite skill set in boxing and coaching to our team. A full-time public servant, Marija also lends her expertise in communications to help with our promotional efforts.

SENIOR COACH

Kasia’s ability to build rapport with participants makes her a role model for volunteers and athletes alike. Kasia is also trilingual and can work with our athletes in both English and French (and Serbian!).

SENIOR COACH

A former boxer, Melanie has coached for 4 years. Her coaching style combines skill in instructing technique, with kindness & empathy. She is currently a health researcher in Ottawa.

Melanie is bilingual, and can work with athletes in both English & French.

SENIOR COACH

Kristen combines her experience as a personal trainer and longtime boxer with her professional expertise as an educator to provide skilled instruction to our athletes. Her encouragement and energy help everyone find joy in boxing.

Kirsten is also a professional writing instructor and freelance writer and editor, who loves to share photos of her cats.