Coaches

Andrew Sellars

Education -

• B.Sc. Human Kinetics (Honours), UVIC
• Masters in Education - Coaching Studies, UVIC
• M.D., UBC
• General Practice Anesthesia Residency Program Graduate, UBC

Race Experience -

• 2-time Ironman World Championship Qualifier
• Ironman PB=9:24 (New Zealand 2009)
• Osoyoos Half Ironman - Amateur Champion (2010)
• Age Group National Long Course Champion (2007/2008)
• XTERRA World Championships - 3rd in age group (2007)

Coaching Interest and Experience - 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.

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 -

• 4-time Ironman World Champion Qualifier
• 2nd in Age Group XTERRA World Championships (2008)
• Ironman PB - 10:29 (Western Australia 2006)
• 8-time Ironman finisher and 13-time 1/2 Ironman finisher
• Grand Columbian 1/2 Ironman - 1st Female Overall (2008)
• 2010 results include 1st AG at Desert 1/2 Iron, 3rd AG Ironman Canada

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
• Specialized BG Fit Master Bike Fitter

Race Experience -

• 1st in Age Group - Cultus Lake Tri (2010)
• 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)
• 14 time Half-Iron Finisher

Coaching Interest and Experience -

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

• All distances 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
• Runners - up to Marathon
• 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.

Luke Way

Majorie Lauzon

Education -

• EDUCATION: FaCT Level 1 Certified
• B.Sc. Phys. Ed. University of Montreal - Awarded by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)
• BCAK/CKA Practicing Kinesiologist (Bristish Columbia Association of Kinesiologists & Canadian Kinesiology Alliance)
• Fascial Stretch Therapy Level 1
• Certified NCCP Level 3 Theory Certified / Level 1 Technical Mountain Biking / 2 Alpine Skiing / 2 Artistic Gymnastic (National Coaching Certification Program)
• CSCF II (Canadian Ski Coaches Federation)
• CSIA IV (Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance)
• AQUIMA Group Exercise Leader (Association Québécoise des Instructeurs Maxi Aérobie)

RACE EXPERIENCE -

• Artistic Gymnastic former gymnast – Competing at Quebec’s provincial level
• Recreational Alpine ski racing
• Mountain bike racing:
• ◦Salty Dog 6hour Dual 2008
• ◦Cheakamus Challenge 2008
• ◦Salty Dog 6h Solo 2010
• ◦Cow Trail Classic 2010
• ◦Race the Stoke to Get Spanked 2010
• ◦Gear Jammer 2010
• ◦ Salty Dog 6hour Solo 2011
• ◦ Nimby Fifty 2011
• ◦ Test of Metal 2011
• ◦Race the Stoke to Get Spanked 2011
• ◦Gear Jammer 2011

Coaching Interest and Experience -

Majo has 23 years of experience working in the fitness & sport industries and her diversified background and work experience, give her a well-rounded understanding of the mechanics of the human body. While growing up in Quebec, Majo competed provincially in artistic gymnastics, and then served the sport coaching young elite talent and judging competitions.  Now Majo’s actual athletic goal is to stay fit through cross-country mountain bike racing across British Columbia. Since 1989, Majo instructed alpine skiing in Quebec, British Columbia (Silver Star & Whistler-Blackcomb), Australia and New Zealand; and has trained hundreds of fitness enthusiasts in Quebec, Morroco and British Columbia (Vernon).  In 2010, Majo achieved the top Canadian ski instructor certification, the Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance (CSIA) level IV.  Since 2007, Majo has been working primarily for a private company in physical rehabilitation, with individuals that have been involved in motor vehicle accidents, while still coaching others toward their physical and sport specific conditioning goals through her own business KinesioMajo: www.kinesiomajo.com.  Since 2009, Majo has been training in different manipulative therapy techniques, such as Myofascial Release, Acive Isolated Stretching, Soft Tissue Release and Fascial Stretch Therapy ™ to help her clients obtain optimum muscle and fascia health, flexibility & strength.  What qualifies Majo the most is her attention to detail, and her high level of demand that will make everyone work harder to reach better results!

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)