This is John's fifth year working with the Blues. John is a Ph.D. Candidate in Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo, working with internationally-renowned Spine Biomechanist, Dr. Stuart McGill, Ph.D. His role in this highly active research laboratory has put John ahead of many trends and issues related to training and rehabilitation exercises and mechanisms of low back injury in sports.
John is a Certified Kinesiologist with the Ontario Kinesiology Association, and served as President in 2002. In 2003, he was named an Educational Influential in Kinesiology by the Institute for Work and Health. In addition, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a NCCP Master Learning Facilitator and Certified Coach in Weightlifting. John has spoken internationally to rehabilitation, fitness and strength and conditioning practitioners, including those working with professional teams.
