Coaches

Andrew Sellars

A medical doctor with a subspecialty in Anaesthesia, Andrew continues to compete in age-group competitions internationally. His knowledge was gained in part through working with the University of Victoria Varsity Swim Team, and through a long history with Juerg Feldmann, the developer of the FaCT testing system. Andrew has more than 15 years of coaching experience. He has been actively testing and training athletes using the FaCT system for 10 years.

Head Coach - Balance Point Racing High Performance Program

• Ironman PB=9:24 (New Zealand 2009 - Hawaii Qualifier)
• Osoyoos Half Ironman Amateur Champion - 2010 - PB=4:27
• Age Group National Long Course Champion (2007/2008)
• 3rd in age group XTERRA World Championships (2007)
• Provincial Long Course Team (2006)

Virginia  Sellars

Education -

• Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, Queen's University
• Registered Kinesiologist, BCAK
• NCCP Level 1
• Master of Science in Audiology and Speech Sciences, University of British Columbia.

Race Experience -

• 3-time Ironman World Champion Qualifier
• 2nd in Age Group XTERRA World Championships (2008)
• Ironman PB - 10:30 (Western Australia 2006)
• 7-time Ironman finisher and 13-time 1/2 Ironman finisher
• Grand Columbian 1/2 Ironman - 1st Female Overall (2008)

Coaching Interest and Experience -

Ginny has coached numerous athletes at all levels of competition including:

• Ironman
• 1/2 Ironman
• Olympic distance triathlon
• BC Bike Race, a multi-day mountain bike race
• XTERRA, off-road triathon
• Physiological testing, VO2 and Lactate Balance Point, for athletes of various sports

Ginny considers it a priviledge to be a part of the journey her athletes take in reaching their athletic dreams and goals.  She takes great pleasure in their progress and success. As a mother and part-time Speech Pathologist, she understands what it takes to balance work and play. She enjoys both the science of training and racing, and the art of seeking fun and success in the context of life!

Chris Willett

Education -

• Bachelor of Leisure Studies, Waikato University, New Zealand
• Bachelor of Education, Waikato University, New Zealand
• Registered Personal Trainer, New Zealand
• BG Fit Master Bike Fitter

Race Experience -

• National Sprint Distance Age Group Champion (2010)
• Provincial Olympic Distance Age Group Champion (2009)
• Provincial Olympic Distance Team 2010
• 3rd in age group - WCOC Oliver Olympic Triathlon (2009)
• 2nd in age group - Peachland Sprint Triathlon (2008)
• 4th in age group - Desert Half Iron (2008)
• 3rd in age group - XTC National Off-road Triathlon (2008)
• 12 time Half-Iron Finisher - PB 5:01.

Coaching Interest and Experience -

Chris has coached numerous athletes at all levels of competition including:

• All ditances of Triathlon - Ironman to Try-a-tri
• Multi-day mountain bike races
• Enduro Road cyclists - 500 mile and 24 hr races
• Competitive Road Racing - Cat 2 and 3 cyclists
• Physiological testing, VO2 and Lactate Balance Point, for athletes of various sports

Chris brings a wealth of knowledge accumulated over 12 years of personal training in three countries, teaching sports science, health club management, and competing in triathlons throughout Europe and now Canada. A natural teacher with endless patience, drive and humour, Chris draws people into the triathlon world with his enthusiasm for the sport. A true passion for exercise physiology has lead Chris to continually read and extend his knowledge base - taking the latest science and applying that to help athletes of all levels meet their goals.

Tim Sellars

BPR - Affiliate Coach - Whitehorse

Tim Sellars is currently a masters coach for the Whitehorse Glacier
Bears, a successful triathlete, and competitive cyclist.

• Long Lake Triathlon - 4-time Champion
• Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay - 2 person Team Champion (2007)
• Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay (240km) - Solo Finisher (2009)
• Whitehorse Triathlon  - 1st  overall (2006)
• Sourdough Half Ironman - podium finish (2008)
  
• St Paul International Triathlon  - age group podium (2009)