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.
Education and Certificates
Masters of Public Administration (Queen’s)
BA Psychology (Western University)
Masters Certificate Project Management (Royal Roads)
Certificate in Human Nutrition (SFU)
Women are Not Small Men - Course by Dr. Stacy Sims Completed 2020
Women's Coaching Specialist: Girls Gone Strong Academy - Completed 2020
NCCP Triathlon Community Coach - Trained
NCCP Road Cycling Community Coach Basics
Training Peaks Advanced Power Analytics
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.
Education and Certificates
Masters of Public Administration (Queen’s)
BA Psychology (Western University)
Masters Certificate Project Management (Royal Roads)
Certificate in Human Nutrition (SFU)
Women are Not Small Men - Course by Dr. Stacy Sims Completed 2020
Women's Coaching Specialist: Girls Gone Strong Academy - Completed 2020
NCCP Triathlon Community Coach - Trained
NCCP Road Cycling Community Coach Basics
Training Peaks Advanced Power Analytics
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.
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.