Coaches

National Coaches

The National Coaching Certificate Program is recognized by the Coaches Association of Canada.

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BRENNAN VILLEMAIRE

HEAD COACH / PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Brennan is a coach for the competitive stream of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

BRENNAN VILLEMAIRE

HEAD COACH / PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Brennan is a coach for the competitive stream of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

CREDENTIALS

  • Degree in Business Commerce
  • NCCP Comp Dev Level 3 Trained
  • NCCP Certified Com-Intro Coach-Level 2
  • NLS (National Lifeguard Service)
  • 2007 Double Junior National Champion
  • 2008 Olympic Trials Finalist
  • Member Team Ontario – 2009 Canada Games
  • Member of the Canadian Jr National Team & Jr Pan American Team
  • Combined 16 Years Experience as Athlete and Coach
  • Respect in Sport Certified
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ASPIRE COACHES

Below are our Aspire Coaches

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MARY VILLEMAIRE

Mary Villemaire is a Competitive Coach for the provincial level athletes of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

Mary Villemaire is a Pre-Competitive Coach for the Ottawa National Diving Club.

CREDENTIALS

  • NCCP Instructor beginner certified
  • Gymnastics Level 2 certified
  • Trampoline Level 2 certified
  • Degree in Zoology
  • Coach with ONDC since 2015
  • Competition Introduction Trained
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Emily Naftel

Emily is a competitive coach for the provincial athletes of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

EMILY NAFTEL

Emily is a competitive coach for the provincial athletes of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

CREDENTIALS

  • Former Provincial Diver for 3 years with ONDC
  • Combined 8 years experience as a coach and athlete
  • NCCP Instructor Beginner Certified
  • Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology certified personal trainer
  • College Graduate from Algonquin in Fitness and Health Promotion
  • Deans Honour List
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ADVANCED RECREATIONAL COACHES

Below are our Advanced Recreational Coaches

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BEN ETHIER

Ben is the Coach for the Advanced Recreational Diving Program with the Ottawa National Diving Club.

BEN ETHIER

Ben is the Coach for the Advanced Recreational Diving Program with the Ottawa National Diving Club.

CREDENTIALS

  • NLS Certified
  • NCCP Instructor Beginner Certified
  • Coach with ONDC since 2015
  • Personal Training Level 1 with Sports Performance Institute
  • Competition Introduction Trained
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LEARN TO DIVE COACHES

Below are our Learn To Dive Coaches

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TAYLOR RANDALL

Taylor is a coach for the Learn to Dive program of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

TAYLOR RANDALL

Taylor is a coach for the Learn to Dive program of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

CREDENTIALS

  • Coach in Training
  • Combined 4 years as a provincial athlete and coach
  • Student at Nepean High School
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EMMANUELLE ROBERGE-LE

Emmanuelle is a coach for the Learn to Dive program of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

EMMANUELLE ROBERGE-LE

Emmanuelle is a coach for the Learn to Dive program of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

CREDENTIALS

  • Current National Level Diver
  • Instructor Beginner Trained
  • Honour Roll Student
  • Fully Bilingual
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KAY NORDMAN

Kay is a coach for the Learn to Dive program of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

KAY NORDMAN

Kay is a coach for the Learn to Dive program of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

CREDENTIALS

  • Current National Level Diver
  • Instructor Beginner Trained
  • Finalist at the 2022 Junior National Championships
  • ONDC Member since 2015
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OLIVIA KELFORD

Olivia is a coach for the Learn to Dive program of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

OLIVIA KELFORD

Olivia is a coach for the Learn to Dive program of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

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GABRIELLE GERVAIS

Gabrielle is a coach for the Learn to Dive program of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

GABRIELLE GERVAIS

Gabrielle is a coach for the Learn to Dive program of the Ottawa National Diving Club.

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