The Team


Scott Heffernan Head Strength Coach and Sports Program Manager

 
  • Certified Personal Trainer and Plyometrics Instructor
  • 5 Years as Strength Coach dealing with Pro & Amateur hockey players
  • Head Strength Coach for the Ottawa 67′s (OHL) 2009-Present
  • Experience training Pro, Junior, and amateur athletes
  • Former professional hockey player
  • Drafted and signed Pro contract with Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Former Jr. A hockey player (OHL, CJHL)
  • Looking to share life experiences to help others make their dreams come true

Chris Smith Strength and Conditioning Coach

 
  • 4 year Human Kinetics – University of British Columbia
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Spinning and C.O.R.E. Certified, Agatsu Level 1 Kettlebell Certified
  • Former National level water polo, college basketball and volleyball athlete
  • NCCP Level 2 Coach
  • Experience working with athletes from the minor sports to CIS, NCAA, OHL, AHL and NHL
  • Navigates athletes of all ages to the next skill level

Nick Haince Strength and Conditioning Coach

BSc. Hon. Kin.

  • Bachelor of Science with Honours in Human Kinetics – University of Ottawa
  • CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
  • 5 years experience as a Fitness Consultant and Personal Trainer in Ottawa
  • Expericence with OHL, CIS and local amateur athletes
  • Certified NCCP Level 1 Coach
  • Former Football Player for the Ottawa Sooners

Andrea Beausoleil Kinesiologist

BA Hon. Kin., CFC, CSCS

  • OSPC Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Experience with local pro and amateur athletes
  • 3 years experience as a Fitness Consultant in the Ottawa area
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology – University of Western Ontario
  • Former competitive basketball player in the GCBA
  • Completed the National Capital Marathon and 5 half marathons

Matt CraggPhysical Preparation Coach

 
  • 14 year professional in the physical preparation industry, 4 years in the National Capital Region
  • Professional training and/or certifications including ACE, ISSA, CanFitPro and Roy Matheson FCE
  • 5 years in Olympic level Coach Mentoring Program with King Sports International
  • Member of the Society of Wellness Integrated Specialists (SWIS)
  • NEPA Level 2 in Exercise Prescription
  • Coaches injury prevention, performance enhancement, and multi-annual multi-sport integration
  • Committed to client success in physical achievement using a team-based approach to wellness

Eric Lepage, Goaltending Specialist and Strength Coach

 
  • Fitness and Health Promotions Certificate
  • CanFit Pro Certified Personal Trainer
  • CSEP-CPT
  • Former Junior B Champion (Ottawa South Canadians)