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Coach Rachel’s Biography

Rachel is a certified B.C Recreation and Parks Association personal trainer who specializes in weight training and fitness theory. She is passionate about education and coaching people on how to improve their overall physique for good health and longevity. In the past 10 years, Rachel has been coaching a wide array of people from age 5-75, instilling a love of learning in different areas.

Titleist Performance Institute is a research and development organization that focuses on the study of the human body and its movement patterns in relation to the golf swing. Rachel has obtained the highest level of certification through TPI, specializing in Junior Training, Golf Fitness and Golf Power, with a minor in Golf and Medical. Rachel’s approach is based on the belief that a better understanding of the human body’s strengths and limitations can help golfers of all skill levels and ages achieve their maximum potential.

One of Rachel’s favourite quote “if one dares to teach, one must never cease to learn”. It is her mission to continuously acquire new and updated knowledge to service her students and clients to the next level. Throughout the years, Rachel has obtained certifications in different fields. With her diverse skillset and experience in multiple fields, she is uniquely positioned to help clients achieve a holistic approach to their personal and professional growth.
2013- BCRPA Fitness Trainer
2014 - ACE Health Coach
2014- TRX Elite Trainer
2015- Pre-postnatal Fitness Specialist
2017- TABATA Boot Camp/ Group Training Certified
2018- Yoga Alliance 200 Certified
2022- Advanced Training Specialist/ TPI
2023 - TPI Level 3 Fitness, Junior, Power
2024 - PPSC:Funtional Kettlebell Certified
2024 - NASM Sports Nutritional Coach
2024 - TPI Level 3 Golf, Medical
2024 - FMS/ SFMA Level 2

With her commitment to continuous learning and professional development, Rachel stays up-to-date with the latest research and trends in various fields, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective and innovative solutions.

Aside from the accolades, she strongly stands by her philosophy that a good coach should be…
1. Knowledgeable: Rachel has a deep understanding of her sport or activity. She has spent time learning the ins and outs of her craft and can share that knowledge with athletes.
2. Patient: Rachel understands that everyone learns at their own pace. She is willing to take the time to work with each athlete individually to help them reach their full potential.
3. Positive: Rachel has a contagious positive attitude and encourages her athletes to have the same outlook. She celebrates successes, no matter how small, and help their athletes learn from their mistakes.
4. Supportive: Rachel is supportive and understanding. She is compassionate with her athletes and learns what motivates them. She provides emotional support and encouragement when her athletes need it most.
5. Communicative: Rachel is an effective communicator. She can explain complex ideas in a way that her athletes can understand. She is also a good listener who takes the time to understand her athletes' concerns and feedback.
6. Flexible: Rachel is flexible and adaptable. She understands that each athlete is unique and may require a different approach. She is willing to adjust her coaching style to best suit the athletes' needs without compromising her high standards.
7. Organized: She is organized and prepared. Always has a plan for each practice and makes sure that her athletes have everything they need to be successful.
8. Passionate: Rachel is passionate about her training and sport. She loves what she does and shares all experiences and errors selflessly with all athletes. She inspires her athletes to love the sport as much as they do.

Rachel's passion for education and coaching has driven her to become a highly qualified personal trainer with expertise in various fields. With her diverse skill set and commitment to continuous learning, she offers effective and innovative solutions to her clients in various fields. Rachel's coaching philosophy is centred around knowledge, patience, positivity, supportiveness, communication, flexibility, organization, and passion. Her approach to education is based on the belief that understanding the human body's strengths and limitations is essential to achieving maximum potential, as demonstrated by her certification in Titleist Performance Institute.
Through her commitment to continuous learning and professional development, Rachel's dedication to her craft and her clients' success is a testament to her unwavering commitment to being the best coach she can be.