Coach Biographies
Matt Bain,
Head Coach
A great 2009-2010 swimming season is
upon us! What an amazing year we are looking forward to.
The potential of this program is oozing into the gutters and
the coaches are excited to get things started! I am a proud
alumni of the Piranhas Nation having been a swimmer with the
program from 1980- 1989. The sport has given me many gifts;
from work ethic to a desire to be awake at 5:00 am (yes, I
love mornings)
I
have been coaching swimming since 2000 (Head Coach of the
Aquarians) and a coach with the Grande Prairie Piranhas
since 2002 and have enjoyed each moment on deck. I am a
fully certified NCCP Level II swim coach who has been
patiently waiting to complete the final tasks in his Level
III (which will occur this fall). I will be coaching the
Black team and the National/ Senior team. As well, I will be
heavily involved with the other groups via coach
development, support, and will be seen on deck each evening
working with various swimmers. I am excited to be involved
with all facets of the program in a hands on capacity. I am
also very excited to be working with the executives; who are
full of vision and set to take this program into the new
swimming decade in our new pool!
On top of
being trusted with the athletic direction of this fine
program, I am also a full time instructor with the Grande
Prairie Regional College in the PEAK (Physical Education,
Athletics, and Kinesiology) department. I am also doing
sport psychology with various community athletic programs
through the Alberta Sport Development Centre. Being a part
of the athletic development of Northwestern Alberta’s youth
is incredible and an honor.
On top of
being a consummate community professional, education holds a
spot near and dear to my heart. I hold a Bachelor’s degree
in Recreation Therapy, a Masters degree in Education, and am
working on a second Masters degree in Sport Psychology after
stepping away from my PhD in Psychology. I will be
restarting my PhD in 2011; shortly after our brand new pool
opens!!!! So, trust that I believe as much in the STUDENT
part as I do in the ATHLETE part.
Finally and
foremost, I am a proud husband to a wonderful wife. Her name
is Jennifer and she is a full time student with the GPRC
nursing program. As well, she works casual with the health
region as a unit clerk. I am also the caretaker to three
crazy cats: Scott, Luke, and Nazzy. Family is the core of
any successful athlete, coach, or administrator. We operate
from a family centered belief system as a coaching staff.
So, as a
coaching staff, you can expect a group of enthusiastic
professionals who value the relationships that we develop
with the athletes on top of the performance we expect from
each team. We believe in the Long Term Athlete Development
Model and buy into the idea that each athlete requires
specific training and space to develop their skills. Do not
be fooled though; we are here to enhance the PIRANHAS NATION
IN THIS PROVINCE AND AROUND THE COUNTRY!!!!
Please
say hello and introduce yourself to me or any of the coaches
this year. We hope to be a long standing component in your
child’s and your family’s sporting experience. Thank you for
choosing the Piranhas and WELCOME TO OUR NATION! |
