Sport & Rec Personal Trainers
At Sport & Rec we're proud to introduce our team of elite personal trainers, each dedicated to guiding you on your path to a healthier lifestyle. Our trainers are not only certified professionals but passionate mentors ready to help you reach your goals, whether you’re just starting out or aiming for peak performance. Please indicate your preferred coach when purchasing a personal training package.
Meet Our Personal Trainers!
Cassie CHan
Michael Osorio
allan moore
colin o'dwyer
nigel Legood
sharon mathias
Taha Thomure
- PhD student in Kinesiology
- Specialization in Physical Cultural Studies and Sexual Diversity Studies
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- Passionate about power-lifting, basketball, and track & field throwing
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- Prioritizes well being and longevity
- Advocate for accessible, accommodating movement approaches
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Vanessa Lin
- U of T Kinesiology graduate
- 2nd-year MSc student
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- 7 years of soccer coaching
- 3+ years as a strength coach
- Former UofT Varsity Blues Rowing team member
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- Passionate about soccer, hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and figure skating
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Alora Riddle
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- Background as competitive Soccer athlete
- Experienced in team training with multiple UofT Varsity Blues teams
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- Passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through tailored support
- Focus on building strong, empathetic coaching relationships
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Elyse Gorrell
- Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
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- Experience as a competitive athlete in sport karate
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- Focus on movement fundamentals and overall well-being, with the goal of empowering clients to manage both mental and physical demands
- Focus on integrating psychological and physiological aspects of sport and exercise
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Tiffany Tu
- Current Physiotherapy resident
- Specialization: Combining biomechanics and pain research
- CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
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- 5+ years with the Fitness & Performance team
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- Building movement literacy and global strength through compound movements
- Managing musculoskeletal issues with therapeutic exercise
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Sami SHASH
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- Youth Basketball Coach
- Experience working across diverse populations
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- Passion for basketball and fitness
- Interested in fostering an inclusive environment for health and well-being
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Josh Sidharta
- Third-year Physiology and Nutrition student
- Aspires to become a Physiotherapist or Clinical Exercise Physiologist
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- 100+ clinical hours in musculoskeletal and return-to-sport rehab
- 6 years in S&C, general training, and rugby-specific training
- Former rugby player with 7 years of experience, including first-team/IASAS selection
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- Canadian-Indonesian, raised in Singapore
- Speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Indonesian
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Anna May
- Third-year kinesiology student: focused on sports medicine and biomechanics
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- Ice hockey goalie coach for 6 years, former national-level ice hockey goalie
- Worked with a wide range of athletes, from beginners to professionals
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- Positive and outgoing
- Passionate about movement and exercise: enjoys trying new forms of exercise
- Strives to inspire athletes to do their best and enjoy their sport
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Kierra Mathias
- Academic background in Human Biology and Physiology
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- Specializes in personalized wellness strategies focused on longevity, preventative health, and goal achievement
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- Committed to empowering others in health and performance
- Enthusiastic about long-term physical wellness journeys, focus on fostering dynamic, growth-oriented relationships with clients
- Enjoys hiking with her dog and recreational swimming, reflecting a holistic approach to health
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Michelle pang
- Kinesiology and Physical Education student at the University of Toronto
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- Experienced athlete in many sports: gymnastics, badminton, volleyball, swimming, ultimate frisbee, curling, spikeball, and bouldering
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- Believes in making physical activity fun and enjoyable for a consistent and healthy lifestyle
- Passionate about trying new activities and learning new sports
- Fluent in English, French, and Mandarin
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Christopher roberts
- Kinesiology and Physical Education student at University of Toronto
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- Created and led exercise programs for adults with special needs
- Experienced with training competitive athletes
- Competitive background in hockey, soccer, and track
- 5 years of gym experience with a focus on bodybuilding
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- Excels in navigating the competitive mindset during training and understands the distinct dynamics between team and individual sports
- Aims to gain new perspectives and broaden knowledge on physical activity
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Alexis Whitehorn
- PhD Candidate: 4th Specializing in older adult physical health
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- Certified Personal Trainer: 8+ years of experience
- Division 1 Athletes: Wheelchair basketball, cheerleading, softball
- Football Player: 6+ years; currently in a Toronto women’s league
- Experienced training older Adults & Community-dwelling individuals
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- Conditioning, Strength Building, Power
- Beginner Fitness Programs: Focus on physical activity maintenance
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SAM SHARIFI
- 3+ years coaching at UofT while pursuing a Master’s in Professional Kinesiology
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- Works with clients of all levels, with a focus on those with low to moderate gym experience
- Experienced in programming for hockey, soccer, and basketball athletes.
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- Dedicated to helping clients achieve their fitness goals and maximizing the effectiveness of each session
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Vian Chan
- Final year of Nursing School at the University of Toronto
- Degree Kinesiology from the University of Toronto
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- 3+ years of coaching at UofT, applying an evidence-based approach to fitness
- Background in nursing and coaching, fostering strong connections with people from diverse backgrounds
- 3 years on a competitive dragon boat team
- Currently enjoys playing volleyball and inner tube water polo
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- Strength and technique building tailored to individual anatomy and mobility
- Focus on empowering clients through scientific principles, regardless of athletic background or injury history
- Fluent in Cantonese
- Practicing Spanish for the past 5 years
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