Tenille Hoogland - Head Coach
Tenille Hoogland- Coach/Owner, Elements Sports Coaching Inc. (2012-present) MPA (Queen’s), BA Psychology (UWO), Masters Certificate Project Management (Royal Roads), Certificate in Human Nutrition (SFU), is committed to empowering others to fulfill their athletic aspirations translating evidence-based science into performance altering individualized programs and experiences.
Professionally, Tenille led Age Group Team Canada to International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championship events, organized IRONMAN events, was senior planner for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Federal Secretariat and has coached athletes in triathlon and endurance sports around the world from Dubai to Victoria, BC since 2010. From 2007-2013 Tenille was a sponsored professional triathlete earning titles in both short distance (ITU Pan-American Cup Champion) and long distance triathlon (2 x 70.3 IRONMAN Champion). Tenille is happiest when hiking, riding and mountain biking local mountains and swimming in lakes with her husband and sons.
Professionally, Tenille led Age Group Team Canada to International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championship events, organized IRONMAN events, was senior planner for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Federal Secretariat and has coached athletes in triathlon and endurance sports around the world from Dubai to Victoria, BC since 2010. From 2007-2013 Tenille was a sponsored professional triathlete earning titles in both short distance (ITU Pan-American Cup Champion) and long distance triathlon (2 x 70.3 IRONMAN Champion). Tenille is happiest when hiking, riding and mountain biking local mountains and swimming in lakes with her husband and sons.
Ellen Pennock - Element Coach
Ellen did her first triathlon at age 10, and since then, has competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2015 Pan American Games in triathlon. After taking some time off from the sport, she returned as a guide for paratriathlon and is now making a comeback to ITU racing as an individual. She lives, trains, and coaches for Element Sport Coaching in Victoria, BC. Outside of sport, she graduated with a degree in Earth Sciences from Thompson River University.
Kyla Coates - Strength, Injury Prevention
Kyla Coates (CSEP CEP) is a PhD candidate in Exercise Physiology. Some of her research has focused on post-menopausal women and their unique adaptations to exercise training as well as the role of the nervous system in exercise tolerance. Kyla has been coaching for 7 years and has worked as a kinesiologist and strength trainer. She creates group and individualized programs that prioritize injury prevention and maximize sport performance by improving muscle recruitment and power. Kyla trained at the national triathlon training centre for 5 years with the national development team. She won junior Pan-American Championships and competed in 3 elite world championships.
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James Cook - Strength and Mobility Trainer
James has a great breadth of experience with human movement, rehabilitation, and performance and enjoys working with individuals of all ages and abilities to help them achieve their goals through body mechanics, exercise, and lifestyle. In addition to working in Occupational Rehabilitation he has also worked as a personal trainer, an exercise therapist, and coach. Outside of the clinic, James is a Professional Triathlete and competes in primarily long distance (IRONMAN 70.3 and longer) events. He is also a guide for an athlete who is visually impaired. Together, the two are on the Canadian National ParaTriathlon Team and are training for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
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Adam Walker - Mountain Bike / Cycling Skill Specialist and Coach
Adam Walker is the founder and owner of The Cycling Co. and works with Element Sports Coaching to deliver expert skill sessions on the road and mountain. He is a Canada Cup XC Mountain Bike Champion and former National Road and Mountain Bike Team member. Adam lives at Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria, BC.