Dr. Matt Jordan completed his Master of Science in exercise and muscle physiology and his PhD in medical science at the University of Calgary. Matt got into research for two reasons: first, because of the importance to have an evidence-based system for athletes to return to sport after injury. Second, because he has always been curious about how things work, and he really enjoys being able to work at the intersection between performance coaching and performance science.

Erik completed his Bachelor of Science in human kinetics at the University of Ottawa, his Master of Kinesiology and his Doctorate of Philosophy at the University of Calgary.

Erik’s passion for sport and physical activity initially led him down an education path with the goal of learning more about his own training as an endurance athlete. During this time, an interest in exercise physiology, testing and training perception led him to do graduate school and to work with the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary.

Isabel (Izzy) completed her MSc. in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.

She previously worked on the Knee Team at the University of Alberta’s Glen Sather Sport Medicine Clinic, was a facilitator for their Functional Agility and Strength Training (F.A.S.T) Knee Program and provided performance rehabilitations services. Izzy has a special interest in knee/ACL, hip/groin and tendon rehabilitation that stems from a background in personal training/coaching.

Shayne graduated with his Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Calgary. He went on to attend the Foothills College of Massage Therapy. He also attended the five year College d'Études Ostéopathiques (CEO) program in Vancouver and his Comprehensive Orthopaedic Assessment Diploma from the Canadian Institute of Manual Therapy.

Shayne was an Integrated Support Team (IST) member for the Canadian national speed skating team from 1995 to 2010. He was a Canadian medical team member for the 2006 Turin and 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. After 2010, Shayne became an IST member for the Canadian cross-country ski team and was the Medical Coordinator for Cross Country Canada during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Jeremiah completed his Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary and his Master in Exercise Science (strength and conditioning) from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia.

Jeremiah is the Integrated Support Team (IST) lead for Luge Canada and was a member of the sport’s support team at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 Olympic Games. He is also a key member of the alpine national team, having contributed to Brady Leman’s gold medal performance in PyeongChang. His expertise includes speed and power development, athlete monitoring and return to sport.

Graeme completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology with honour and a Master of Science in exercise physiology from the University of Calgary. Graeme has worked as a strength coach with the University of Calgary Athletic Development Program, and within the provincial sport and college systems with the Alberta Sport Development Centre Northwest.

Since joining the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary full-time in 2013, Graeme has provided coaching and mentoring in the talent development space and led quality assurance initiatives in the Strength & Power Laboratory. Currently, he also focuses on sport science initiatives across a range of disciplines and teams.