Athletics

List of 6 members.

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  Chris Blackman 

  Head of Athletics Senior School / House Parent

  cblackman@stgeorges.bc.ca

  Bio

  A graduate of both Simon Fraser University (Psych.) and the University of British Columbia (Masters, Human Kinetics), Chris began his involvement with sport administration as a volunteer in the offices of the BC Rugby Union in the mid 1990’s. In 2011, he wrapped up a 15-year stint with Sport BC where he worked with the staff and volunteers of more than 60 Provincial Sport Organizations. In 2012, he took over the role of Head of Georgian Relations while fulfilling the role of a House Parent in Harker Hall – a role he continues to enjoy.  Chris has spent time as an official, an administrator, a participant and a spectator in numerous amateur sports.  More recently, he has been involved with major event management for Rugby Canada.

   

  In his role as Head of Athletics, Senior School he believes his most important role is to support the coaches, trainers, managers, faculty and staff that work to make the Athletics programming at St. George’s a world-class environment in which students will thrive, succeed and grow.
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  David Costello 

  Associate Faculty Athletics, Senior School

  dcostello@stgeorges.bc.ca

  Bio

  A graduate of both Wilfrid Laurier University (BA History) and Trent University (BEd), David began his involvement in sports at a very young age competing in baseball, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball and track and field growing up. After spending the first four years of his career teaching in Ontario, David joined St. George’s in 2017 working in both the Athletics and Physical Education departments. David continues his love for sport coaching both soccer and basketball and is the Head of Track and Field. Outside of school, he continues to compete competitively in baseball and enjoys recreational golf in his free time. A dog lover, David is a proud owner of a Boxer named Floyd who can sometimes be found in the Athletics Office.
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  Jonathan Figueroa 

  Senior Athletic Trainer

  jfigueroa@stgeorges.bc.ca
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  Hanna Pierse 

  Administrative Assistant Athletics

  hpierse@stgeorges.bc.ca

  Bio

   

  A graduate of University of British Columbia (B.A. Psychology). Hanna began her involvement in sports at a very young age as a swimmer, runner, and dancer. She took her passion for swimming to university where she competed as a UBC T-Bird for 5 years and represented Team Canada at international events such as the Pan American Games (2011), Jr. Pan Pacific Championships (2005) and World University Games (2009,2011). While a Student-Athlete she involved herself in the Athletics Executive Council and was a coach to young swimmers. After her retirement from swimming, she worked as a Chef with Canadian winter athletes, including the National Sliding and Ski Teams.
  
  

  She now takes on the role of Administrative Assistant to Athletics, where she works with Chris Blackman to continue to support all athletics teams, staff and facilities.
  
  

  She now enjoys swimming and road biking recreationally and is an avid backcountry skier, where she can challenge her physical limits and encourage lifelong learning outside of the classroom.
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  Paul Proznick 

  Head of Games / Teacher / House Parent

  Pproznick@stgeorges.bc.ca

  Bio

  Paul began his association with St. George’s School as a basketball coach in 1990. After graduating from UBC’s Faculty of Education in 1994, he started teaching full-time in the Physical Education Department at Saints. Paul is passionate sportsman and coach who relishes the spirit of competition. He has held many different positions of responsibility during his tenure at the school and he take great pride in his role as Head Golf Coach. Outside of school, he remains active in local sporting leagues. Paul and his wife, Lana, are proud parents of two young children; when time allows, they enjoy good food and concocting new creations in the kitchen. Paul and Lana deeply value the time they invest with family and friends.
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  Lisa White 

  Athletic Performance Lead

  lwhite@stgeorges.bc.ca

  Bio

  A graduate of Trinity Western University (BKin), Concordia University (MSc.-FL) and University of British Columbia (MKin), Lisa's involvement in sport began at a young age, tagging along with her older brother to all of his events. She competed in both soccer and basketball throughout high school, and went on to play soccer at Trinity Western University. Her post-playing career led to a coaching career that had her coaching in both Canada and the USA, eventually leading to a two-year role with the Vancouver Whitecaps MLS team. Her role at St. George’s is the Athletic Performance Lead. Working with our flagship teams developing and implementing programming around strength and conditioning, physical testing, nutrition and recovery.