Victoria Day Hours: May 20, 10 am - 5 pm

Meet Our Coaches

Our certified coaches are ready to help you reach your fitness goals. Each of our Coaches have an abundance of experience, and ensure that you get the best results from your workouts by producing fitness programs that are customized to meet your needs and goals. All coaches are CSEP-CEP certified.

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David Chiapa Mendez

David Chiapa Mendez

CSEP-CPT, Canadian Red Cross – First Responder, BA- Athletic & Exercise Therapy

David Chiapa Mendez

David Chiapa Mendez

CSEP-CPT, Canadian Red Cross – First Responder, BA- Athletic & Exercise Therapy

Contact David Chiapa Mendez
Originally from Mexico, David moved to Vancouver Island to pursue his Bachelor’s in Athletic and Exercise Therapy at Camosun College. He is a Certified Personal Trainer and First Responder. He grew up involved in multiple sports, such as swimming, soccer and American football and became passionate about strength and conditioning and injury rehabilitation. During his degree, he has worked with Rugby teams, and has recently completed a work experience with the BC Lions in Vancouver, helping athletes with their injuries and rehabilitation process. He has also been volunteering at MOVE adapted fitness and Kids Physio group, giving him experience in working with multiple ages and skill levels. David enjoys American Football, hiking, Latin American Dancing, and swimming.
Matthew Gordon

Matthew Gordon

CSEP-CPT

Matthew Gordon

Matthew Gordon

CSEP-CPT

Contact Matthew Gordon
Matt was born and raised in Campbell River, where he spent most of his time in the outdoors. He up grew doing many different activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, and playing a wide variety of sports. Including; lacrosse, baseball, hockey, and soccer. Matt moved to Victoria in 2016 to attend Camosun College in the Bachelor of Exercise and Wellness (BSFL) Program. Partway through his pursuit for his degree, he completed his Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT) certification to help others achieve their fitness goals. He has been involved in many different programs such as Strength and Conditioning for 55+, Youth Intro to Strength and Conditioning, and Intro to Strength and Conditioning. Matt has also helped coach some high-performance programs.
Julia Greenshields

Julia Greenshields

Julia Greenshields

Julia Greenshields

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Mark Kopij

Mark Kopij

BKin, ESHP GC, CSEP-CEP

Mark Kopij

Mark Kopij

BKin, ESHP GC, CSEP-CEP

Contact Mark Kopij
Mark is a graduate student at the University of Victoria specializing in Coaching Studies. Mark recently moved from Ontario to British Columbia. Growing up Mark always enjoyed being active, exercising and he competed in multiple sports. Now Mark continues to stay active through playing sports, training and exploring the island. He has been working as a strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer for the past few years. Mark has worked with clients spanning all ages and skill levels comprising nearly every sport including professional athletes. Mark enjoys playing football, handball, basketball, and hiking!
Isaiah Mackie

Isaiah Mackie

Isaiah Mackie

Isaiah Mackie

Contact Isaiah Mackie
Angelina Schaaf

Angelina Schaaf

M.Sc. Kinesiology Candidate, BA- Health, Sport, and Physical Education, BCAK, FMS- Level 1

Angelina Schaaf

Angelina Schaaf

M.Sc. Kinesiology Candidate, BA- Health, Sport, and Physical Education, BCAK, FMS- Level 1

Contact Angelina Schaaf
Angelina completed her Bachelor of Arts in Sport, Health, and Physical Education at Vancouver Island University in 2020, and is currently at the University of Victoria working towards her Master’s in Kinesiology. Throughout her education, Angelina became interested in pursuing research in traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions, and understanding how neuro-mechanics influences human motion. As a practicing Kinesiologist, Angelina has a passion in injury prevention, and coaching individuals with physical and neurological impairments. Angelina believes that exercise is medicine and within her practice, she believes that with the application of individualized strength and rehabilitation programs, anyone can achieve their health and wellness goals. In her free time, Angelina enjoys weightlifting, hiking, and martial arts such as boxing and tae kwon do.
Devin Sheehan

Devin Sheehan

BKIN BCAK CSEP-CPT

Devin Sheehan

Devin Sheehan

BKIN BCAK CSEP-CPT

Contact Devin Sheehan
Originally, from the Comox Valley, Devin moved to Victoria in 2019 to pursue a degree in Kinesiology. Devin has spent his life enjoying various sports and activities such as hiking, soccer, volleyball, golf, and hockey. In his second year of studies at Camosun College, Devin became a certified personal training with the goal of helping other to become their best selves. Since then, he has gained a wide variety of experience working with athletes and various other individuals. Devin seeks to assist individuals with achieving their goals in the most optimal and personalized fashion

We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen
and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples on whose traditional lands
we serve.

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Pacific Institute for Sport Education
4371 Interurban Rd, Victoria BC
V9E 2C5, Canada

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

ph: 1.250.220.2500
fx: 1.250.220.2501

Charity number – 85703 8327 RR0001

Hours

Monday 7:30 am – 10:00 pm

Tuesday 7:30 am – 10:00 pm

Wednesday 7:30 am – 10:00 pm

Thursday 7:30 am – 10:00 pm

Friday 7:30 am – 10:00 pm

Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Victoria Day May 20: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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