Kettlebell Instructor Bill Gillespie: Bio

Bill Gillespie

BPE, MSc - Kinesiology/Sport Biomechanics, NASM-PES

Bill has been a provider of off-ice strength and conditioning programs since June 2001. Bill's educational background includes completion of a Bachelor of Physical Education and a Master of Science degree, both from the University of Manitoba. Bill completed an after degree certification with the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Performance Enhancement Specialist in September 2002. As co-owner of Athletic Fitness Inc., Bill provides athletic performance training to hundreds of clientele ranging from weekend warriors to professional athletes. Bill has created programs for practically every sport imaginable, and currently instructs with the Golf Management Program at Grant MacEwan Community College. Bill's main passion for health and fitness for athletes was driven by a keen interest in track and field, specifically pole vaulting. Starting first as an athlete in the sport, Bill later took up coaching which earned him a coaching position on three National track and field teams. Bill grew up in Newfoundland and currently resides in St. Albert with his wife, Heather and their dog, Otis.

 

You can contact Bill at gillespie4 @ shaw.ca