James Gattinger
Director of Sport Training
Canadian Sport Centre (Calgary)
James Gattinger has been in the sports training field for over 25 yrs and has trained
over 5000 athletes from amateur to professional. Having worked as both a sport
therapist and strength coach for the Olympic Hockey Team and the Calgary Flames, he
has amassed a wealth of knowledge and the experience required to provide the very
best in program prescription. A unique skill set that blends both
rehab and sport performance components, provides individualized programs that both enhance
performance and maximize injury prevention. This professional approach along with a
personalized touch has gained James a reputation of providing high quality programs and results.
As Director for Youth Sport Development for the Canadian Sport Centre, he
oversees all aspects of program delivery, including working in concert with the CSC
Sport Performance Lab and sport science team to provide the most effective
scienctific sport training programs
Past teams and clients include:
- 1992 Canadian Men's Olympic Hockey Team
- 1991 and 1992 Candian IIHF World Championship Hokcey Team
- Calgary Flames (NHL)
- Calgary Stampeders (CFL)
- Martin Gelinas (NHL)
- Henry Burris (CFL)
- Pierre Lueders (Canadian Olympic Team)
- Cassie Campbell, Hayley Wickenhiser (National Women's Hockey Team)
Accreditation:
- Bachelor of Science of Physical Therapy (BSPT)
- Bachelor of Physical Education (BSPE)
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Licensed Physical Therapist (College of Alberta Physical Therapists)
- Canadian Association of Physical Therapists (Member)
Chris Osmond
Chris Osmond has extensive experience as a High Performance Strength and Conditioning coach including
stops with the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins baseball clubs.
Additionally, he has also worked with several collegiate programs in both Canada and the United States. Chris
is currently serving as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Calgary Roughnecks of the National
Lacrosse League, Strength Conditioning Coordinator (Player Development Team) for the Medicine Hat Tigers of
the Western Hockey League and is contracted to provide strength and conditioning services for the NWCAA
through Hockey Canada. Chris holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Science Sports Nutrition form North Dakota
State University. Chris is also a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength
Conditioning Association and has completed a mentorship program through Athletes’ Performance.
