In 1972, my family took up the sport of Archery. As a family we learned and advanced in the Junior Olympian program.
In 1977, I attended my first multi sport games at the Canada Summer Games in Newfoundland, finishing just outside the medals in fourth by 2 points. I came home from that event with a dream to one day attend an Olympics.
My coaching career began in 1984 working with the Junior Olympian program in the province. Since that time I have worked successfully with both children and adults, with a plan to work towards completing my level 4/5 in order to fulfill that childhood dream of going to an Olympics.
As an athlete I have attended two World Championships finishing in the top 32 in the target event. In Victoria, B.C in 1997 and France in 1999 with my shooting pretty much coming to a lesser level after that. I have competed at the National level for many years with five Canadian National titles and a couple of Canadian records. I am now working towards my level 4/5 certification having attended the National Coaching Institute in August 2004.
- 2001 Coach for Team BC to the Canadian Target National Championships Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- 2002 Coach for Team BC to the Canadian Target National Championships Delisle, Saskachawen.
- 2003 Coach for Team BC to the Canada Winter Games in New Brunswick March 2003: Team of 8 aged 21 and under. Team won Ladies Recurve Team Silver, and Individual Ladies compound Gold and Silver, as well as recurve Ladies Gold.
- 2003 Manager for Team BC to the Western Canada Games in Winnipeg Manitoba July 2003: Team of 8 aged 21 and under. Team won Men’s and Ladies team medals Gold, as well as 3 individual Bronze.
- 2003 Coach Team BC to the Canadian Target National Championships Victoria, B.C August 03: Team of 8 official members, but because this event was in our province it was attended by shooters, 26 of which were juniors or younger. Our province received 37 medals.
- 2003 Coach for Burke Mountain Club to the Provincial Championships in Vanderhoof B.C, September 3.
- 2004 Team Leader for the Canadian National Team to World Junior Championships in Lilleshall, UK. Team consists of 16 athletes aging from 17 to 15 year, and 7 support staff.
- Past Vice President for Athlete Development for the British Columbia Archery Association, duties include developing periodization charts, planning, goal setting and elite athlete development towards the World level. Research and develop articles for the Archery Association web site.
- 2005 Regional Coach Council member for the Canadian National Archery association, representing British Columbia, Alberta and Yukon, working to connect coaches and resources.
- President British Columbia Archery Association September 2004 to present.
- Member of Canadian Archery Federation Regional Coach Council working to improve resources and development of Coaches in Bristish Columbi, Alberta, and Yukon.
- 2006 Support Staff member World Juniors Championships Merida Mexico, 17 youth and 4 support staff. (the honour of being the coach on the field for Doris Jones winning the Gold Medal Ladies Compound)
- 2007 Coach Team Canada Pan Am Games Rio, Brazil,
Accomplishments:
World Junior Target Archery Championships 2004
Lilleshall UK
Team of 16 Juniors and cadets ages 15 to 18 years
- Silver in Junior Ladies team
- Gold in Junior Mens team
- Silver in the Cadet individual
Coach Team BC Canada Winter Games 2003
New Brunswick
Team of 8, ages 21 and under
- Ladies recurve team silver medal
- Ladies Compound team gold medal
- Individual medals, 2 ladies compound, 1 ladies recurve
Provincial National Team Coach 2003, 2002, 2001
2003 team of 46 athletes with 26 juniors and cadets.
