Track & Field & Cross Country Coach at ACTIV8TE SPORTCAMPS INC.​

As an athlete, Ally has worked with 5 different coaches all with different training philosophies. This allowed her to see a wide range of approaches to track and cross country training, and recognize that different programs work for different athletes. ​

In high school, Ally worked with a coach that focused on speed and low mileage. ​

At University in the US, the focus was on high mileage and a lot of racing and her experience was that these coaches didn’t focus on her indvidual athletic development as the training was a cookie-cutter model with every athlete doing the same program. Some athletes thrived, others, like Ally did not. ​

Dealing with constant injury within that training she did not have the success she had hoped for during her US College experience. With a redshirted year in the US, Ally still had one more season of eligibility when she left the Univesity of Idaho. This allowed Ally an amazing opportunity to run track and field at SFU while completing her teaching degree. The SFU coach was more focused on speed, and this brought a ton of success. Shaving 50 seconds off of her 5000m time by the end of the year, Ally made it to Nationals. ​

She learned that this type of training program was much more suited to her development timeline as an athlete. It also allowed her to fall in love with the sport all over again and want to continue competing post-collegiately. Through these experiences, adaptation and flexibility to find the right fit for the athlete became important pieces of her own coaching philosophy. What works for one athlete may not work for another, and it is up to the coach to be flexible and creative to best fit each athlete. The right fit in training allows the athlete to succeed, which therefore fosters confidence and a love for the sport. ​​

High school​

3rd place BC High School Track and Field Championships 3000m (2013)​

University of Idaho (2013-2017) - Full ride scholarship (academic and athletic) ​

Simon Fraser University (2017-2018) w/Teaching Degree​

Qualified and competed at NCAA DII Track and Field Championships in the 5000m ​

Langley Mustangs Endurance (2019 – present) Post-collegiate elite distance running group​

Team Canada Athlete

Pan Am XC Games (2022)

Team BC Athlete ​

3rd place BC Cross Country Championships (2019) ​

10th place Canadian Cross Country Championships (2019)​

Pacific Sport Provincial Development carded athlete ​

NCCP Trained Sport Coach in Athletics (2019)​

Run Jump Throw Wheel, assist program coordinator with BC Athletics (2018)​

Earl Marriott track and field assistant coach (2014 – 2017) coach (2019 – 2021)​

Tamanawis cross country assistant coach (2018)​

Coastal Track Club athlete mentor (2014 – 2019) assistant coach (present) ​

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Track & Field & Cross Country Coach at ACTIV8TE SPORTCAMPS INC.​ As an athlete, Ally has... Read More

Ellen is aware that she has an important role as a female coach ad role model, and strives to build upon this extending new, progressive training & coaching opportunities through ACTIV8TE , for our youth, but particularly female, athletes. Training sessions with Coach El, build from a foundation of initial functional movement review and correction. Teaching Movement Preparation skills and focusing on improved movement function for optimum speed agility and quickness. Ellen is aware that many athletes are training and compensating for movement disfunction, that can and will result in injury. While training with Coach EL, athletes, learn how to train for their body, learn to understand and apply learning methods that support athletic competence and build self confidence. Building training methodologies for each individual that provides them with a platform for individual success. Building Confidence and Competence as key components in their training, your athlete(s) will learn how to slow down, break down and then rebuild movement patterns successfully, identify and correct bad habits, so that athletes understand the How What When Where and Why of each aspect of their specific training plan and sport, and a develop healthy more holistic relationship to their body and sports activity. Ellen believes athletes should be Body Mechanics — with a Tool Kit of skills, giving them the knowledge and tools to sustain healthy and long term sporting involvement.

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Karlee joined the ACTIV8TE team having recently returned from playing professionally abroad, gaining a wealth and variety of experience having spent the past 5 years playing in Sweden, Israel, Romania and most recently Portugal. Playing in an array of countries and playing styles allowed Karlee to grow in many different aspects of her play including being able to bring those experiences back to Canada to share them with young players​

Whilst in Europe Karlee competed in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) tournament in two consecutive years which gave her the opportunity to play not only at the top level but also facing some of the best players in the womens’ game playing across Europe in many different match-ups.​

Karlee grew up in Abbotsford, BC and played locally until she graduated University. She played as a left back/winger for the University of the Fraser Valley and completed all 5 years of eligibility. During her time at UFV she was a part of the team that finished 4th at the USports (formerly CIS/SIC) National tournament.

​As a strong, explosive, player, Karlee attributes her success to hard work and determination. Karlee did not have a linear path to success and understands that at any level a player can find success if they’re willing to work hard enough.

As a coach, Karlee therefore understands the importance of developing balance between the technical, tactical, physical and mental preparedness in your training plan.

Karlee works with players to help them understand the game and the individual nature, and opportunity within their personal athletic journey, on all levels in order to support them to better grow as both individuals and teammates.

Karlee’s passionate about helping players with their understanding of their position and role within the team — both on and off the field. as well as working on technical and tactical position development, her training incorporates speed and strength building understanding that the balance between physical strength, psychological well being and athletic mobility are key factors in Karlees philosophy.

Karlees playing career and non-linear pathway from grassroots > University > Professional play overseas makes Karlee is the perfect addition to the ACTIV8TE Coaching & Mentorship team as she believes, as we do, that young athletes should have access to role models and mentors who’ve traveled the path ahead of them. and who can help them prepare, and understand how. to forge their own athletic journey — whatever pathway that takes.

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Kayla is dedicated athlete, active lifestyle / fitness enthusiast. who is passionate about taking care of her body. As a goalkeeper, Kayla believes there are extra steps that can be taken to optimize performance. Physical fitness and mental fitness are both important aspects she incorporates into her own training as well as training sessions with the athletes she coaches.

Kayla is a talented Goalkeeper, and joined ACTIV8TE after returning to BC following time playing professionally in Sweden.

She is proud of her journey and understands that there are many paths to the top. Within her own journey, anytime she wasn’t selected, or heard the word “no,” she was fueled to prove her worth, and attributes hard work and determination as keys to her success.

In her Soccer - she played a key role in the women’s soccer program at the University of the Fraser Valley but was also very active in the community off the field. For this she was awarded the Canada West Women’s Soccer Student Athlete-Community Service Award in 2014. That same year she raised money for the Canadian Cancer society, shaved and donated her hair, and lead the Cascades to a 4th place finish at the National Championship in Laval, Quebec.​

​Kayla has been coaching in the Community for the since 2011 in various roles. Her coaching experience varies from coaching young players who have never played (in net) before, to collegiate goalkeepers. Kayla enjoys coaching both outfield players and Goalkeepers - and has experience coaching aspiring athletes from age 5 and up.

She has completed both her Community Coach Youth certificate and her Provincial B Prep course. Kayla has had many great coaching mentors over the years and attributes a lot of her coaching skills to on field experience coaching with Mountain FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps Youth programs.​

Kayla’s main focus is in developing a player’s :toolbox” and in the process strengthening their decision making muscles.

She believes it’s important for athletes to have the confidence to embrace the full scope of skills and technique taught to them by an athletes various coaches and learning how to use those to build a comprehensive decision making & skills toolbox.

Coaching an athlete to have the confidence to learn which techniques work best for them and support them developing the skill of knowing when to use the various tools in their toolbox.

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ACTIV8TEs EMPOWHER Peer Mentorship programs are designed to provide (female identifying) peer athletes with a space to meet (either in person or virtually) to share experiences, learn, review and discuss development tools, strategies, share challenges and successes, seek & similarly provide guidance within the group for ongoing athletic & academic development and performance, supporting both short and long term mental & physical health & wellness.

THE FOCUS, supporting and giving athletes the tools to build and maintain a framework for healthy (athletic) development, through a support network of peer to peer mentors & coaches.

IN PERSON Clinics

• In person EMPOWHER sessions offer mentor group athletes an initial &/or periodic, opportunity to connect with their Peer Mentor coaches, and other peer athletes.

• In person sessions are scheduled prior to each new Virtual Session series, as an Intro to the programs framework and development content, and as an ice breaker to meet mentors and other mentees.

• In person sessions are offered on Pro-D Days, and periodically throughout the year, longside other Peer Mentorship Group social events/activities & Athletic Development programming.

• In person sessions are offered for open registration, but can be booked privately by groups/teams.

• Peer mentorship groups will include athletes who are similar in age, and gender (Male identifying & co-ed Peer Mentorship programming coming soon)

• Peer mentorship program sessions may be scheduled for a sport specific focus with a specific Peer Mentor coach, or group of coaches, for a general “sports” development focus.

VIRTUAL Peer Group Sessions

• Virtual EMPOWHER peer mentorship sessions are designed to provide a neutral platform for athletes, to meet regularly providing a safe space to seek guidance, or learn skills and strategies that support both mental and physical health & wellness.

• EMPOWHER Session Series include a sessions focus topic, and incorporate an activity within the session.

• Topics might include but are not limited to Fostering a Growth Mindset, Intentional Goal Setting, Incremental Goals as applies to sports & academics & personal, Celebrating Progress, Accepting our goals can change, Non-Linear Development pathway, Learning to Enjoy the game Again, Understanding WHY we play, Managing internal/external pressure/expectations (our own/others), Self Talk, Identifying as a Female Athlete, Advocating for ourselves & others, StrongHER together, Power in Numbers, Developing a healthy relationship with Training & Recovery, Establishing & Understanding Balance - tools and strategies, Managing our Mental & Physical Wellness, Mindfulness, Embracing Change & Adapting as an athlete, developing resilience, asking for help,

Our EMPOWHER Peer Mentorship program, embraces and works together with our Jnr Coaches program, connecting Peer role models, with the athletes following them, and engaging participants and coaches in positive, healthy and real conversations and healthy dialogue that supports both athletic and mental well being,

This program evolves with its participants, and we welcome opportunities to collaborate with individuals, or groups who are similarly focused on prioritizing environments and programming that proactively supports both mental & physical wellness health in youth sports.

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