Our Staff
Miranda Sallis BSc Kin, CSEP-CEP, R-Kin
Coordinator
Miranda Sallis graduated from the University of Alberta with a BSc in Kinesiology and holds certification with the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology as a Certified Exercise Physiologist. Miranda was the high performance testing & training specialist for the Northern Alberta’s Sport Development Centre until fall 2009 when she took over the Coordinator Position.
Miranda’s extensive background in exercise therapy and athletic training combine to provide a wonderful insight into the world of elite athlete development. Miranda combines her own special interests in exercise science, sport performance and injury rehabilitation with an amazing team of experts in the area of elite training, nutrition and mental skills to provide ASDC NW clients with the winning edge that they desire.
Leigh Goldie
Mental Skills and Team Building Training
- Head of the Physical Education and Kinesiology program at GPRC
- Master’s degree in Sport Psychology
- NCCP Course Conductor (Part A, Part B and Level 3)
- Mental skills training with numerous athletes and teams at the local, regional and provincial levels
- The current President of Alberta Volleyball
Matthew Bain
Mental Skills Coach
Matt is currently an instructor with the Grande Prairie Regional College and a soon to be fully certified NCCP Level III swim coach. Matt’s experience is also related to mental skills as he has spent the past 9 years in the counselling field, working with various populations. Matt holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta in Recreation Therapy and a graduate degree from the University of Calgary in Education. Matt is currently doing a Masters degree in Sport Psychology and will continue on to complete his PhD in Counselling Psychology.
Dave Hurta
Registered Physiotherapist
Dave Hurta is a physical therapist and owner of Kinesis Physical Therapy in Grande Prairie. He graduated from the University of Alberta in 2001 with a BSc in Physical Therapy. He has completed a residency with the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapy and is certified to practice Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS).
Dave has a special interest in sports physical therapy and has worked extensively with recreational, National and Olympic athletes.
Dave has experience working as a medical consultant for Team Alberta at the 2006 and 2008 Arctic Winter Games and the 2007 Canada Winter Games. Currently, he is the medical chair for the 2010 Arctic Winter Games in Grande Prairie. Dave has been an advisory board and executive member of the Alberta Sport Development Centre-Northwest (ASDC-NW) since its inception in 2006.
Dave is pleased to offer priority sport assessments in which members of the ASDC-NW can obtain a physical therapy assessment and treatment within 3-4 business days. He believes that with early treatment intervention athletes can make a full and successful return to competition.
Gale Antaya, PT
Registered Physiotherapist
A graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, Gale completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1989. As an orthopaedic physiotherapist, she has spent the past 18 years focussing on the assessment and treatment of orthopaedic conditions including acute and chronic injuries, neck and back sprains and strains, post-surgical intervention, TMJ dysfuntion, sports injuries, and chronic pain. Gale specializes in a holistic approach to manual physical therapy and integrates craniosacral therapy, visceral release, and myofascial release techniques into her conventional practise. Her main goal is to assist her clients in achieving optimal mobility thereby achieving optimal quality of life. One of her main mottos is: “you DON’T have to live with it”.
Karie (Quinn) Cassell RD, CDE, IOC Sport Nutrition
Sports Dietitian
Karie Cassell is a Registered Dietitian with over 18 years experience in the area of nutrition. In addition to being a Certified Diabetes Educator, Karie is a specialized Sports Nutritionist with a diploma from the International Olympic Sports Committee. Karie helps individual athletes, teams, coaches and families manage their specific nutritional needs. Some of her own personal accomplishments include adventure racing in the Rocky Mountains and international/national marathons. Look for her publications in Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Today’s Parent and Canadian Health magazine.
Barb Shmyr
ASDC Administrative Assistant
Barb comes to us from the Grande Prairie Soccer Association/Wolves Soccer where she provided Administrative Support for the past 5 years. She enjoys playing volleyball and golfing. She is really excited at the opportunity to work with the ASDC to further enhance the opportunities for the elite athletes and coaches in the Grande Prairie and surrounding communities.
Danielle Ordyniec
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Danielle Ordyniec comes to us from Hamilton ON where she graduated from the University of Waterloo with a BSc in Kinesiology. She holds certification with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and has completed internships with McMaster University’s Strength and Conditioning department, as well as Athletes’ Performance in California. These opportunities and her athletic background, have given Danielle a great understanding of sport performance and how to apply training principles and concepts to any athlete. Her philosophy focuses on training efficient movements from a solid foundation, and educating athletes and coaches on the importance of quality performance training.