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Derek Hawley

Derek Hawley

(Strength & Conditioning Coach)

Derek graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a B.Sc. Exercise Science. Prior to graduating, Derek’s focus was on coaching water polo (Bushido Water Polo Club, Manitoba Provincial Team, Kelvin High School) and baseball (Boni-Vital AAA and AA). During his time as a coach, he worked with a diverse array of athletes of all ages, genders, and skill levels.

Derek has a fascination with speed and power and developing explosive athletes. More broadly, Derek has a passion for helping athletes develop training and nutritional skills that will help them reach their potential as a well-rounded athlete and person.

As an athlete, Derek primarily competed in water polo and played baseball during his time away from the pool in the summer.