coaches

  • Sara Ripley, MSc

    New coach!
    Sara is a former varsity basketball player turned triathlete who has always been active and passionate about sport. She got into running following her basketball career, tried a couple duathlons as a novice cyclist and then decided to learn how to swim properly. (She’s still learning!) After her first triathlon she never looked back.

    Sara has experience coaching high school varsity basketball, and U14 and U18 club basketball.

    As a coach, she understands how important individually-tailored sessions and training plans are, as everyone is different and has different needs when it comes to training.

    Outside of coaching and training, Sara is working on her PhD. She also loves music and is an avid concert-goer.

    Sara is excited to help her clients reach their goals.

  • Kalli Hood, MSc

    Head Coach
    NCCP Triathlon Coach
    Kalli has a Master’s of Science in Public Health and Epidemiology and is currently pursuing her PhD at Dalhousie University.

    She has raced in short and middle distance triathlon and has qualified for Age Group Worlds in Sprint, Olympic, and 70.3 distances. Before triathlon, Kalli played varsity soccer & volleyball and has trained and competed in CrossFit.

    Over the past 10 years, Kalli has coached soccer and volleyball and more recently has turned her focus to triathlon. Kalli has coached strength & conditioning for varsity soccer teams, and 15+ athletes in various distances in triathlon and running.

    As a coach, Kalli’s aims to provide you with the program required to be successful in achieving your goals in a way that aligns with your core values and preferences. Consistency is key, so best program for you is one that is enjoyable and sustainable long-term.

  • Eric Richard, CAT(C), BSc Kin, CF-L2

    Athletic Therapist,
    Strength & Conditioning

    Young Kempt Physiotherapy