Miguel joins has over 7 years of Kinesiologist and S&C coaching experience. Most recently, he has been employed by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy & Development Squad teams, helping high potential players reach the professional level of play, develop their physical qualities, and return from injury. Prior to this, Miguel was part of the UBC Varsity S&C team, working with a variety of CIS teams throughout their offseason, preseason and in season preparations, both as a student coach, and graduate assistant. Specific to active rehabilitation, Miguel finished an 8-month Kinesiology internship at Allan McGavin Sports Med clinic, and has previously been involved with the VCH SteadyFeet fall prevention program. He’s also worked as a Kinesiologist/PT for Loaded Athletics, Studeo Vancouver, and Vancouver Parks Board, helping individuals of all ages, skill levels, and injury types achieve their health, rehab, and wellness goals. He holds a master’s degree in Kinesiology from UBC, is both a NSCA CSCS and BCAK Registered Kinesiologist. Miguel participated in competitive basketball throughout his early 20s, and is currently an avid cyclist, runner and swimmer on his downtime. He’s passionate about sports, pain science, active rehab, and high-performance training.
EDUCATION
• Masters of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia
ROOTS
• Tri-Disciplines
• Basketball
• Soccer
Client CV
• WFC Development Squad
• 4 Homegrown MLS signed players
• 7 U17 CSA World Cup qualifying team players
• Numerous CIS & NCAA soccer athletes
• UBC Football
• UBC Men’s & women’s basketball, field hockey, rugby and soccer
• UBC Track & Field
• UBC Golf
Professional Highlights
• WFC Development & Academy Teams
• Loaded Athletics S&C coach
• UBC Strength, student & graduate assistant
• Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Internship
• Vancouver Parks Board ABC fitness group
• Vancouver Coastal Health SteadyFeet Program
Professional Affiliations
• BCAK, Registered Kinesiologist
• NSCA, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• Elite HRV, Science & Application of Hight Intensity Interval Training
• Lee Taft Athletic Consulting, Speed Insiders Academy
• FMS, Level 1
• OFA Level 1