Barry Gifford

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Head Squash Professional at Terminal City Club
Three time Volunteer coach for BC Winter Games.
Several years as a Lead Coach at Princeton University Summer Squash Camps, New Jersey.
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About

In 1982 I was introduced to squash instruction-- attending a NCCP Level 1 course conducted by Stuart Dixon, Victoria Squash Club.
Coached several years in Kamloops before transferring from the Kamloops College to Simon Fraser University.
1988 Psychology Minor, Geography Major from Simon Fraser University

My Background

Playing History:

Background in tennis & Kamloops College Hockey at 20 years of age.
Left hockey and took up squash with a passion!
I have enjoyed coaching and playing squash since I have been in Vancouver, being active in league play and tournaments.

Coaching Experience:

31 years

First Year Coaching:

1982 (42 years)

Skill Levels Taught:

Beginners
Intermediates
Advanced
Professional

Age Ranges Taught:

Children
Teenagers
Adults

Awards & Achievements:

Reigning 40+ Champion in BC
Doubles Squash World Masters Games gold medalist
45+ Finalist 2010 Canadian Squash Championships

Official Qualifications:

Squash - NCCP Level 3, Provincial Level Coach, Facilitator Coaching Foundations Course
Tennis - Club Pro 1

Associations:

Squash BC
Tennis BC
Tennis Professionals Association

Other Information:

I love motivational materials, and have developed a one hour keynote speech.
I have been nicknamed "Godzilla", "Barry the Bumblebee" -- most often - "Giff".
I used to like boxing until I got hit -- Now I like running and hitting a ball!

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