Meet The Coaches
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Chris Schwarz, BSc, Kin, R.Kin Founder & Director of Performance and Development
Over 30 years experience as Performance Coach working with elite, developing and “Sport Active” athletes in Canada, USA and Europe.
13 years Ottawa Senators Hockey Club - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
2 years Head Strength Coach New York Islanders Hockey Club
Registered Kinesiologist
Former Professional Athlete. Volleyball
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Alex Vaduva, B.Sc., CSCS
Over 12 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach helping elite athletes develop to their fullest potential and helping individuals with the rehabilitation process to a healthier lifestyle.
7 years Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with Canadian International Hockey Academy
3 years Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with Dalhousie Mens Volleyball Team
Assisted with 4 Training Camps with Ottawa Senators Hockey Club
Coached hundreds of athletes from NHL, AHL, CIS
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Nick Silva, BSc., CSCS, CAT (C)
With a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Therapy from the University of Mount Union, Nick has been practicing as a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Athletic Therapist for over 4 years. Nick specializes in working with athletes and general populations alike to help clients develop towards their goals, while assisting with performance both mentally and physically.
Former NCAA D3 Men’s Lacrosse Athlete
Has experience working with multiple sport athletes in NCAA, CIS, OHL
Certified by the Canadian Athletic Therapist Association (Canada) and the Board of Certification (USA)
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Nathan Blackburn, BSc. Kin, R.Kin.
With a Bachelor’s degree (Hon) in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, Nathan has been practicing as a Registered Kinesiologist and Strength Coach in the clinical setting for over 13 years. Specializing in injury prevention, exercise rehabilitation, and strength & conditioning, he works with athletes and general populations alike to manage injuries, improve physical capacity, and enhance performance in both sport, and life.
Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Level 2 Fitness Pro
Functional Movement Systems Certified (FMS)
Selective Functional Movement Assessment Certified (SFMA) coming soon…
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Josh Dawson, B.H.K.
With an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa and years of involvement playing competitive sports, Josh has experience with fitness training and high performance development. With a passion for sports, exercise science, and people, Josh has worked with athletes and individuals at all levels, helping them maximize their potential, reach goals, improve athletic performance, and maintain physical and mental wellbeing.
Experience working with athletes from Youth, Varsity, and Junior levels. (CIS, OHL)
Competitive Spartan Racer – Ranked 3rd in Canada in Age Group (2017)
Former competitive hockey player.
Plans to challenge CSCS (2023) and work towards becoming an R.Kin.
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Matt Bidin, BKin
With a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Hon) and concentration in Movement, Health and Development from Wilfrid Laurier University, Matt has been involved in coaching athletes for over 8 years, from young beginners to professional. Matt spent the last two years working closely with Laurier's Varsity Sports teams as a Strength and Conditioning Intern. Matt specializes in helping athletes and the general population reach their personal and lifestyle goals through his experiences as both an athlete and coach.
Former elite hockey and lacrosse athlete
Experience training wide range of athletes
Plans to challenge R.Kin in October 2023
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Liam Hickey
Liam has competed as an elite athlete in a variety of different sports and has trained for years as a Fitquest Athlete. His passion for high performance training and coaching has developed him into a coach that is dedicated and able to communicate. Liam has worked with numerous aspiring athletes from youth to the college level and has helped them optimize their potential and reach their personal goals.
-College Diploma in Recreation and Leisure and Sports Management from Algonquin College
- Former College Basketball Player & named Rookie of the year
- OFSAA Champion: Basketball
- Basketball Skills Development Coach