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Our Coaches
Head Coaches
Kristi
Kristi has had many roles over the last 6 years with Skip Time as a board member, volunteer, judge and coach. This will be her second year as head coach followed by two years of mentorship and training from our previous head coach. In addition to all the coaching credentials required by Rope Skipping Canada, Kristi has enrolled in various coaching courses over the last year to further her knowledge as a coach and mentor. Although it’s not her day job, something you might not know about Kristi is that she holds a diploma in Leisure Services – Recreation Therapy, which has aided in her ability to run a structured and engaging program in the competitive gym. Following the Long Term Athlete Development (LTDA)principals, her approachable and friendly coaching style has created a space for fun, fitness, sportsmanship and teamwork while still maintaining a competitive environment.
Julianna
Julianna has been on the SkipTime board and/or coaching SkipTime’s programs for the past 9 years. She has her NCCP and first responder accreditation and has been assistant coach and is now head coach of the demonstration program. Her day job is physiotherapy, so she enjoys the cross training and developmental aspect of the demonstration program. She promotes volunteerism and role modelling within the demonstration program and promoting jump rope as sport and part of an economical healthy lifestyle through community and school performances.
Skipping Coaches
Jordon
Jordon has been a part of the skipping community since she was 11 years old and has competed and coached at both provincial and national levels.
"I love being a coach in the competitive gym, as I find it very rewarding to give back to the sport and my team. I love being able to push my athletes to be the best version of themselves and to help them see the benefit of not only the physical side of the sport, but also the social side and the friendships they make. Jump rope is such a unique and exciting sport and can be so rewarding when you put the effort in. I have had so many amazing experiences through jump rope, like being able to travel to different places and meet people who have the same love for the sport that I do. I hope to continue to help the sport of jump rope grow and to remain a part of community as it continues to grow and move forward."
Outside of skipping, Jordon has a huge passion for her career as a paramedic and finds it both rewarding and challenging.
Sophie
Sophie has been jumping competitively for over 10 years. She has competed provincially, nationally and internationally in masters and team competition. Sophie and her teammates hold many Alberta speed records, and were two-time national champions overall at the past two national competitions. She earned a second-place grand national award for her individual freestyle at Nationals 2017. In 2018, Sophie and her team went to China to compete in the FISAC/IRSF international competition representing Canada. She has been coaching for the recreation and competitive programs for years and is currently an assistant coach for our competitive team. Sophie is a second-year student currently attending University of Calgary, majoring in Visual Studies.