Asal Hajhadian
Asal was born in Isfahan, Iran, where she discovered her passion for tennis at the age of 18. What began as a recreational pastime quickly became a central focus of her life. After competing in numerous tournaments, Asal transitioned to coaching in 2018, gaining valuable experience working with various clubs and diverse groups of players. In addition […]
Storm the Wall | Event Highlights
Looking for what happened at Storm? Check this page out daily for information and content from each day of Storm!
Thiago Barrios
Thiago Barros is a Tennis Professional at the UBC Tennis Centre with over 25 years of coaching experience across private clubs, tennis academies, and recreational programs in both Brazil and Canada. His coaching philosophy emphasizes strong technical foundations, fitness integration, and inclusive instruction for players of all ages and levels. Since moving to Vancouver, Thiago […]
Thunderbirds Sweep Top Spot at U SPORTS Championships!
Our Thunderbirds finished the season on top of Canadian university swimming with both the men’s and women’s winning back-to-back national titles.
The Move U Crew Is Hiring: A Testimonial From Tessa!
Find your community that keeps you moving. Learn from Tessa, a Move U Crew member, about her experience with physical activity.
Mya
Mya is a certified personal trainer with three years of coaching experience and a Corrective Exercise Specialist certification. She has been weight training for over eight years and brings both technical knowledge and personal experience with long-term strength training to her coaching. Her training approach emphasizes longevity, proper movement mechanics, and sustainable habits that make […]
Markus Y.
Markus is a UBC Kinesiology student and a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). He brings over six years of personal weightlifting experience, along with an extensive background in ice hockey and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Markus has worked with a wide range of clients, from older adults managing chronic conditions to teenage […]
Simon
Simon is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a UBC Kinesiology grad with over three years of coaching experience. At UBC Recreation, he has worked with a wide range of clients including beginners, students, older adults, athletes, and individuals managing health conditions. Simon’s training approach focuses on building strength, improving movement quality, and developing resilience. […]
Marcus H.
Marcus brings experience working with multiple UBC Athletics programs, supporting participants across a wide range of ages—from adolescents to older adults. As an upper-year kinesiology student at University of British Columbia, he combines academic knowledge of human movement with a lifelong background in sports, martial arts, and strength training. Marcus takes a collaborative and adaptable […]
Marshal
Marshal is a UBC Kinesiology undergraduate and certified personal trainer with experience coaching clients at UBC Recreation. His background includes strength training, functional training, hypertrophy, and general fitness, and he enjoys helping clients build confidence while working toward their goals. Marshal focuses on helping clients develop strong technique and sustainable training habits. His programming emphasizes […]