VISION AND VALUES
Sea to Sky Athletics is a club committed to developing athletes in pursuit of achieving their greatest potential, without limits to their age or ability. The club will maintain a high community profile and demonstrate the highest principles of integrity and fair play in sport.
The club was newly formed by a few local parents whose vision is to provide affordable, high quality coaching to kids right here in our backyard. Registered with BC Athletics, KidSport Squamish, and operating on the founding principles of TrueSport and Club Excellence, the club offers training in track and field, cross country, and multi-sport conditioning and cross training.
COACHES
Dave Melanson
Dave Melanson has been operating and coaching with Sea to Sky Athletics since 2015. Raised on Salt Spring Island, Dave grew up learning to appreciate the unique challenges found in our local terrain. He settled in Squamish 6 years ago to further his passion for mountain-based endurance sports, from peak scrambling ski touring to 100-mile running events. Dave holds multiple certifications in coaching, human movement and mechanics, athletic development, youth sports and physical literacy. His range of clients includes everyone: kids to adults, beginners to pros, runners to lifters.
Brian Bartow
Brian is a southern Oregon native that has recently migrated to Squamish to be with his wife and kids. He has 8 years of coaching experience and has competed at a collegiate level in the decathlon. Since leaving University of Oregon, he has become passionate about coaching and youth development in athletics. His main aim is to develop and guide young athletes, giving them the chance to reach their fullest potential.
Emalee Vandermale
Coming to the Sea to Sky from the Comox Valley, Emalee has been involved in outdoor activities since she could walk. From soccer in the fall and cross-country skiing in the winter, to track and field in the spring and summer, Emalee has had the opportunity to compete in sport year-round at the provincial and national levels. She specialized in javelin with the help of her coach, Graham Morfitt, and continues to play with strength and endurance in skiing, biking, kayaking, and running. Now located in Pemberton, Emalee looks forward to introducing more locals to the fun and opportunities of track and field.
Adrienne Gomes
Adrienne is a student at Quest University and an elite runner, member of Team Canada at the 2017 World Mountain Running Championships, and Fast & Female Athlete Ambassador. She is passionate about sharing the sport she loves with others, inspiring kids to make movement a part of their everyday lives, and promoting long-term involvement in sport
Lianne Burrell
Lianne lives in Squamish where she works as a Kinesiologist/personal trainer. She ran cross country and middle distance track & field in the Maritimes where she grew up. As well as being an athlete, she coached youth track & soccer. Currently (if not running), she will be out in the mountains either climbing or splitboarding.
She is most excited to pass along the joy and skills of lifelong sport to Squamish youth, and to be a positive mentor as many of her previous coaches were.
Kye Fedor
Kye has a true passion for athletics. She started training with her local athletics club when she was just 8 years old. She fell in love with the sport and the feeling of working hard at something. During Kyes competitive life she achieved ranks in BC, Canada and in the NCAA. She was a heptathlete for SFUs varsity team but specialized in hurdles, long jump and triple jump.
Kye has spent many years coaching for NorWesters and her old high school team. Growing up with supportive dedicated coaches allowed her to push her limits and achieve personal success. Some of her fondest memories are those to do with track and field. She hopes to instill the same love, passion and drive she felt growing up with her athletes.
Jess Carol
Jess has been a distance runner since high school. She has a deep passion for athletics with a focus on trail running. Jess is a big part of the Track Rascals program and has been involved in the Squamish community, working with youth since moving here 4 years ago. Her goal, by combining games and sport, is to motivate kids to get active and stay active as they grow.