Our Coaches
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Chantal Deketele
DIRECTOR AND HEAD COACH
Chantal is a coach, teacher, and kinesiologist with 15 years of experience in fitness & recreation programming for children, youth, and young adults with disabilities.
Chantal is bilingual, and can work with athletes in English & American Sign Language (ASL).
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Marija Curran
VP, COACH AND SOCIAL LEAD
As a two-time Canadian champion, and internationally winning boxer, Marija brings an elite skill set in boxing and coaching to our team. A full-time public servant, Marija also lends her expertise in communications to help with our promotional efforts.
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Kasia
SENIOR COACH
Kasia’s ability to build rapport with participants makes her a role model for volunteers and athletes alike. Kasia is also trilingual and can work with our athletes in both English and French (and Serbian!).
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Melanie Dugas
SENIOR COACH
A former boxer, Melanie has coached for 3 years. Her coaching style combines skill in instructing technique, with kindness & empathy. She is currently a health researcher in Ottawa.
Melanie is bilingual, and can work with athletes in both English & French.