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COACHES

Justin Manz

Justin Manz

Owner, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Justin is a dedicated strength and conditioning coach with a profound passion for sports and a strong commitment to inspiring both athletes and clients. With a background in sports science, Justin combines extensive knowledge with [...]

Melissa Holman

Melissa Holman

Coach

Liss brings a wealth of experience in personal training and group fitness, ensuring that her classes are both challenging and engaging. As a former club and varsity rugby player [...]

Selma Yazganoglu

Selma Yazganoglu

Boxing Coach

Selma is a certified personal trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. As a boxing coach she aims to help everyone realize their potential and build confidence with a sharp and technical focus. [...]

Amanda Goodfellow

Amanda Goodfellow

Boxing Coach

Amanda is a Level 1 Certified Boxing Instructor through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), specializing in teaching beginners the fundamentals of boxing with a focus on confidence, empowerment, and joy. [...]

Vanessa Poretsis

Vanessa Poretsis

Coach

Vanessa has been passionate about fitness from a young age. Growing up playing soccer, she developed a strong appreciation for athletic performance and physical conditioning. At just 16, she began weight training and quickly discovered a love for strength training that would shape her lifelong commitment to health and fitness.[...]

Jessa Manz

Jessa Manz

Co-Owner, Personal Training

Jessa is a certified Personal Trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and co-owner of Empire Athletics & Wellness. She is passionate about helping people transform their health through a holistic, trauma-informed approach, believing that true wellness happens when the mind and body are supported in an inclusive and compassionate environment. [...]

Sam McColl

Sam McColl

Strength and Conditioning Coach

With a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Sam specializes [...]

Cam Smith

Cam Smith

Strength and Conditioning Coach, Personal Training

Cam is a certified personal trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) with a lifelong passion for fitness, performance, and sport. Born and raised in Victoria, Cam grew up immersed in athletics, spending most of his life playing competitive hockey..[...]

Ethan Fox

Ethan Fox

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Ethan Fox has been working with athletes through baseball coaching and S&C work for 5 years. Throughout his 20 years of baseball experience [...]

Zaylee Wendt

Zaylee Wendt

Personal Training

Zaylee is a certified personal trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association(ISSA). She has always had a passion for health and fitness, actively participating in sports since a young age.  She chose a career in nursing, becoming Registered Psychiatric Nurse and worked in that field for ten years before pursing her love for fitness. [...]

Bryan Colwell

Bryan Colwell

Head Boxing Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach

Bryan began his boxing journey at the age of 19, which is widely regarded as a late start in the sport. However, he demonstrated remarkable talent by winning his first fight at 22, quickly rising to become the BC provincial champion. [...]

Danielle Delage

Danielle Delage

Kinesiologist, Strength and Conditioning Coach

Danielle is a Registered Kinesiologist who graduated with honors in Kinesiology and Physical Education from the University of Toronto. While at the UofT, she was a member of the Varsity Track and Field team and won the national title in women’s high jump in 2017.

Randy-James Williams

Randy-James Williams

Strength and Conditioning Coach

With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Ottawa and a deep-rooted background in high-performance athletics, Randy brings a powerful combination of academic insight and real-world experience to his coaching.[...]

Katrina Stanford

Katrina Stanford

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Katrina’s journey as a CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer began with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from ACU Melbourne in 2017, but it didn’t stop there. Driven by a genuine fascination with how people move [...]

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