The Professionals
The Royal Glenora Club boasts a large number of highly qualified professionals. Click on the Sport of your choice to see who you will be learning from
Badminton, Fitness, Gymnastics, Figure Skating, Power Skating, Squash and Tennis
Head Badminton Professional: Wen Wang
1987 Chinese Junior National Men’s Singles Champion
1990,1994,1997 Canadian National Men’s Singles Champion
1999 Canadian Open Men’s Doubles Champion
2000 World Junior Championship Canadian Team Coach
Certify NCCP Level 3 Coach
During the past 20 years as badminton professional of RGC,I have trained and produced many provincial,national and international caliber badminton players and champions. The success and reputation of our badminton champions have made the RGC badminton programs one of the best in Canada.
Michael Chan, Assistant Professional
- 29 years Professional at Royal Glenora Club.
- Former Malaysian National Coach.
- Coached Lalaysian Thomas/Uber Cup, Commonwealth Games, Asian./South East Asian Games.
- All England/ABC Championship
Archie Lim, Assistant Professional
- Member of University of Queensland (Aus) Badminton Team
- Member of Bonnie Doon Badminton Club's Championship Teams
- Member and President of the International Badminton Club (5 'C' Div, 4 'B' Div, and 1 'A' Div City Championships)
Personally won Doubles or Mixed Doubles in the following tournaments:
Red Deer Invitational, Daysland Open, Westlock Open, Chinatown Invitational, U of A Open, EDBA Seniors/Masters, Red Willow Masters, Winter Mini Games of Edmonton, Alberta Senior/Masters, Grande Prairie Open
Recipient of the City of Edmonton Recrational Achievement Award and Alberta Badminton Achievement Award (2003)
Dan Kai, Assistant Professional
- 2005 Guang Xi (China) Provincials Junior Singles and Doubles Champion
- 2008 Alberta Open Singles Champion
Head Professional: Cassandra Chau
Rhythmic Gymnastics Achievements
5 time Individual Provincial Champion
Novice Western Canadian Champion
Novice Canadian Bronze Medalist
Junior Western Canadian Silver Medalist
Canada Winter Games Bronze Medalist
Junior National Team Member 2 years
Senior National Team Member 3 years
5 time Provincial Group Champion
4 time Western Canadian Group Champion
3 time National Group Champion
NCCP Level 2, WAG
NCCP Level 1, AG
NCCP Level 1, SO
Pre-School Certified Instructor, AG
Canadian National 1 Judging Licence, RG
Special Olympics Judge, RG
Linda Blade, PhD, ChPC, Personal Trainer, Sport Performance SpecialistFormer Canadian Champion and NCAA “All American” in Track and Field Athletics, Linda Blade is now considered to be one of the best Sport Performance development specialists in North America. With a PhD in Kinesiology (SFU), IAAF Certification (International Lecturer) and Chartered Professional Coach designation (Canada), Linda has conducted coaching education courses and seminars on 4 continents. Linda’s involvement in sport development for Muslim women is considered to be her most prominent international achievement. On the national front, Linda developed and launched Athletics Canada’s foundational “Run, Jump Throw” program (2003), which is now being used across the country by schools, community leagues and a variety of sports associations. In November 2007, Hershey Chocolate Company engaged Linda’s skills (along with those of Carl Lewis and other prominent track starts) as a coaching mentor to produce a DVD entitled “Hershey’s Fast Track to Sports”, to promote the development of fundamental movement skills in American children.
Cathy Taskey, BSc, PFT, AFLCA, Personal TrainerCathy has been involved in the fitness industry for over 20 years. During this time she has been involved in teaching classes and has a diverse background as both an athlete and trainer. Cathy believes the essence of personal training is dedication to clients, committing time, and providing a service based on unique needs and interests. Personal training requires an understanding of how each individual responds to various activities, and prescribing a program to enable a client to achieve his/her goals. Cathy has had the opportunity to work with experts in the fitness industry and medical field throughout her career, and thrives on learning and exploring new trends and research.
Lisa Workun, BA Kin, CAT(C), Personal Trainer, Athletic TherapistLisa Workun is a Certified Athletic Therapist who received her degree from the University of Winnipeg. After she graduated she worked as a therapist and designed injury prevention programs for basketball, volleyball, football, hockey, track and field and figure skating from developmental to professional levels. Lisa has worked at the Royal Glenora Club for two years and has gained a reputation for injury prevention training of athletes at all ages and levels. Lisa focuses her training sessions on core and balance, and implements these in order to create a balanced strength and fitness routine. She also instructs spin, strength, stabilization, and aqua-fit classes.
Nicholas Tsoukalas, NCCP 1 Weightlifting, Sport Performance SpecialistNick’s areas of specialty include physique transformation, Olympic weightlifting, and power production through use of weights. Nick also creates program design from basic to linear, conjugated as well as block periodization. Nick has over 25 years of personal
training experience plus is NCCP 1 and Technical 2 certification in Weightlifting.
Multi-time Canadian Champion in Pole Vault, Rob Pike has over 20 years of experience in developing athletes to the world stage in both sports of athletics and gymnastics. As well as preparing individuals for the podium at the Olympic level and for the World Championships, Rob has coached over a dozen athletes into performance positions for Cirque du Soleil. Rob has prepared and
Charlotte has been providing individual nutrition consultations at the club now for over 5 years and has been a registered dietitian for over 30 years. She has her B.Sc., and is a member of the College of Dietitians of Alberta, Dietitians of Canada and the Sport Medicine Council of Alberta. In addition to providing nutrition services at our club, she is the nutrition consultant to the Edmonton Eskimos and Team Alberta Canada Winter/Summer Games. She works with individuals, groups and teams. Charlotte has coached softball and basketball; has varsity experience competing in volleyball, badminton, canoeing and basketball. She currently enjoys participating in
recreational skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, swimming, kickboxing and has completed triathlons. Charlotte’s specialty is working with active individuals to elite athletes. She also provides nutrition consultations for other health related conditions including heart health, diabetes, allergies, Celiac disease etc.
Michael Juranek
NCCP Level 4
BSc Eng U of C
Twice Sport Canada Coach of the Year.
Twice Coaching Assocation of Canada - Coaching Excellence Award
Member of Skate Canada Hall of Fame
Alberta Acheivememtn Award of Excellenece in chosen profession
Member of Alberta Hall of Fame
Coached such notables as Kurt Browning from Novice to 3 World Championships, Lisa Sargeant; Canadian Champion and 6th in the World, and Rod & Karen Garossino 3rd at World Juniors Coached at 2 Olympics
Many other successful students from Provincial to National and International competitions.
Ben Ferreira
2004 Canadian Senior Men’s Silver Medalist
3 Time Canadian world team member 2000, 2002, 2004.
7 Time Skate Canada National Team Member 1999-2006
Studied under the tutelage of Jan Ullmark (1991-2002), and Doug and Michelle Leigh (2002-2006)
NCCP Level 3 Certified
Dartfish video analysis software representative
10 years coaching experience.
Delivered seminars across Canada and the United States since 2003.
Jadene Ferreira
Contemporary Choreographer and Performance Coach
Seminar and Workshop Conductor Across Canada 2003 - Present
National Level Choreographer 2003 -Present
20 years Figure Skating and Dance Experience
BPsyc, York University, 2006
Make up Artist
Dress and Costume Designer
Triple Gold Medalist and Senior Competitive Test
NCCP Level I certified
Bernard Ford M.B.E.
1966-1969 Four times British, European and World Figure Skating Ice Dance Chammpion
1968 Grenoble Olympics: Ice Dance - Gold
NCCP Level 4 tasks: 3, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 15.
NCCP Level 3 certified: ice dance.
NCCP Level 2 certified: singles and pairs skating.
Coaching Achievements
Olympic, World and National team coach.
Coach at multiple ISU World Figure Skating Championships and Junior World Figure Skating Championships.
Coach at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics.
Coach at numerous senior and junior international competitions.
Coach at numerous ISU competitions, Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix events.
Hall of Fame Inductions
1993 - World Figure Skating Hall of Fame - Skating
2007 - Skate Canada Hall of Fame - Builder
Jan Ullmark
Former National Champion of Sweden
Coached Skaters at National, World and Olympic Competition's.
Coach of Olympic Gold Medalists Jamie Sale and David Pelletier
Coach of Ben Ferreira and Michael Slipchuk and several other International Competitor's.
2002 Figure Skating Coach of the year.
Michelle Janzen,
NCCP Level 3
Bachelor of Science in Biological Science & Physics
University of Alberta
Awards
1996, 2001, 2002 - Edmonton Region Coach Award
2004 – RGC 15 year Service Ring and Diamond
2005 - NITC Woman of Vision Award
2005 - Calgary Region -Section Volunteer Coach Award
Lisa Kinding
Active career: Four time Swedish Champion, three time Scandinavian Champion, European and World Championships competitor.
David Howe – Skating Professional·Level 3 certified, partial Level 4 and Level 5
·Coached at World/ Olympic Level
·Former students, Jamie Sale’, Kristy Sargeant, Jadene Higgins, Sean Rice and Allison Gaylor
·Twenty-four years coaching experience.
·Former Edmonton Region Coaching Representative. Competitive Coach of the year, NCCP Instructor.
Received the Royal Glenora Club award of Excellence.
Head Professional: Sandy Dorfman
Power Skating isn't just about hockey, it's about getting the most out of every stride, turn, edge, and cross over. Sandy has been teaching Power Skating at the Glenora for over 20 years and former students play at every level from Pre-Novice EMHA and Ringette, to the NHL. Sandy's instruction is applicable to all ages and all levels as she carries a Level 3 coaching certificate. In a city that boasts some excellent power skating programs, this is one of the best.
Head Professional: Jeff Williams
Jeff is a family man keeping his eye on the ball! A Level 3 Squash coach, Jeff plays competitively throughout the province while keeping an eye on all levels of play. The Junior program boasts a very strong contingent thanks to his experience of combining strong on court work with excellent off court training. From kids to adults, from beginner to Open level, Jeff is ready to take your game up a notch.
Julie Multimaki
Julie comes to us from down under and in just over a year has established herself as a more than capable Squash Professional at the Club and on courts throughout the city. Julie was also the Junior Pan-Am coach in the Spring of 2010 and the team had a strong showing. Julie and Jeff play off each other perfectly and present a formidable coaching duo, right here at the Royal Glenora.
Head Professional: Gary Fletcher
Gary is a Level 2 coach and has been the Head Tennis Professional here at the Royal Glenora Club for 20+ years. A native Aussie through and through his enthusiasm and passion for the game shows through his actions on court. Still an active tournament player and one of the top doubles players in the age group Nationals, Gary loves teaching the game to all ages.
Lan Yao
She has been awarded the Tennis Alberta Female Athlete of the Year award three times and has been the champion in many provincial and regional tournaments.
Before joining the Glenora, Lan represented China as a player on the Shanghai Tennis Team. Following this, she played on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour, achieving a ranking within the top 700 players worldwide.
Lan has a passion for tennis and finds it very rewarding to be able to coach and help both young and old players reach their potential. One of her goals is to help female athletes develop their game and become stronger players.
Ryan Schroffel2009 TPA/Gary Caron Scholarship recipient given to the most promising young coach in Canada
Current U10/U12 Provincial NTC Coach
2009 Team Alberta Canada Summer Games Head Coach
2008 Tennis Canada U14 International Touring Coach
Current member of Tennis Canada’s Coach Mentorship Program
Member of Tennis Alberta High Performance Committee
Tennis Alberta Touring Coach
Attended numerous coaching & athletics conferences across North America
Currently attending the University of Alberta working towards a Physical Education degree
Peter Skoda