Kristine began her sporting career in East Vancouver as a team sport enthusiast turned swimmer turned runner turned triathlete. She has since pursued an academic path in coaching science in the areas of motor learning, neuro motor psychology, and coaching / teaching methods. She has taught Elementary PE and Kinesiology at the university / college level and is currently employed by the International Triathlon Union as Assistant Manager of Coaching and Athlete development programs worldwide. In her spare time she also works as a full-time volunteer as (founder) Head Coach of Exceleration Junior Triathlon club in Vancouver and a Master Learning Facilitator for Triathlon Canada.

"I am very passionate about kids, youth, coaching and teaching of any kind! I believe strongly in the power of compassion, positive energy, and MOVEMENT as vital links to vibrant, healthy lifestyles. I love working with people, watching them learn, laugh, and discover their individual potentials. I am a strong advocate of personal, social responsibility, inclusion, holistic coaching, and the celebration of our similarities and unique differences as human beings. 'Kindness is the highest form of wisdom.'"

Additional Notations
l  1994 World Junior Duathlon Champion (run-bike-run); 1997 bronze medallist
l National Kids of Steel(R) Coordinator (Triathlon Canada, 2003-2005)
l Director of Junior Development (Triathlon BC, 2000-2004)
l Masters of Science in Kinesiology (Neuro Motor, Cognitive Psychology; 2001)
l Certificate in Teaching Higher Education (2003-2004)
l Master Learning Facilitator (New NCCP Generic Modules and Triathlon Competition Introduction)
l Sessional Instructor, UBC, UCFV (2002-ongoing)
l Lifeguard, Red Cross Swim Instructor

Volunteer:
l Special Olympics (track, swimming)
l Stroke Recovery Groups
l Adapted Aquatics
l PE teaching (gymnastics, basketball, triathlon)

Other interests:
l anything involving nature
l the outdoors
l photography, art, design
l and baking creative cookies ;)

Publications:
l Triathlon Coaching Guide (69 pgs)
l Coaching with the Power of the Question (under review)
l Decision training: Cognitive strategies for enhancing motor performance. In A.M. Williams and 
      N.J. Hodges (Eds.), Skill acquisition in sport: Research, theory and practice (pp. 103-120). New 
      York : Routledge. Vickers, J.N.Reeves, M., Chambers, K.L., & Martell, S. (2004).
l Sport for Children and Youth : Part I & Part II (articles)
l Kwotable Kalendars and Kristine's Kards

"Kindness is more important than wisdom.  And the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom." T. Rubin, MD

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