NSCA’s Northwest Region

Northwest Region 

Chair, Regional Coordinator: Catherine King, MSc, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Contact:  info@westcoastconditioning.ca

Catherine King has worked in the fitness industry since 2003. In 2015, she graduated with a Master of Science – Strength and Conditioning from the University of Edinburgh. Currently, Catherine operates a personal training business and is an instructor for a personal training diploma program.

Alaska

State Director: John Tinker, MS, CSCS
Contact: jtinker@dbq.edu

John Tinker “Coach Tink” is currently the Installation Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for the U.S. Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness Program. Coach Tink has been in the field of strength and conditioning for 10 years, the majority of which was spent in college athletics, but this will be his third year in the tactical setting.

Idaho 

State Director: Collin Fehr, EdD, LPC, CMPC, CSCS
Contact: cmfehr@protonmail.com

Dr. Collin Fehr is a former three-sport collegiate athlete (basketball, tennis, cross country/track) who is passionate about human movement. With graduate training in exercise science and sport psychology, he is uniquely qualified to help clients learn about performance from a holistic perspective, including mental and physical skills as well as technical and tactical elements. He embraces the "scholar-practitioner" model and actively seeks to embody the ideals he promotes with clients and students.

Montana 

State Director: Chris Irvine, PhD, CISSN, CSCS
Contact: christopher.irvine@rocky.edu 

Chris Irvine is an assistant professor in the Health and Human Performance department at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. One of his primary goals is to teach young professionals about the NSCA's mission in the classroom and beyond. He is also interested in bridging the gap between science and application.   

Oregon 

State Director: Tessa Koschel, PhD, CSCS
Contact: dr.koschel@fitnesstherapy.org

Dr. Tessa Koschel is a professor, coach, and consultant in the field of interdisciplinary health sciences. You’ll find her teaching the anthropological ideal that we, in our innate human condition, are primed for movement. And this movement is a catalyst for success in all endeavors.

Washington 

State Director: Federick Brooks, MS, CSCS, USATF-2
Contact: soundsportsperformance@gmail.com

Federick "Fed" Brooks is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) in the private sector. He is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and small business owner that focuses on training youth athletes, the everyday athletes, and those going into their golden years.  

Alberta

Provincial Director: Patrick Szpak, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
Contact: patricktszpak@gmail.com

Patrick Szpak is a tactical strength and conditioning coach with the Edmonton Police Service where he works with and supports the physical development of first responders. Prior to starting his role in the tactical sector, he held various roles working with athletes in professional and collegiate settings, from the MLB, NFL, and NCAA. 

British Columbia 

Provincial Director: Guy Demong, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Contact: guy@tnstrength.com 

Guy Demong is a fitness, strength and conditioning consultant that has worked extensively with both the general population as well as a variety of teams. Additionally, he worked with PacificSport of the Fraser Valley to help expand their Junior Strength and Conditioning program. Currently, he is one of the owner/operators of True North Strength and Fitness in Langley, British Columbia.

Saskatchewan 

Provincial Director: Dan Farthing, MS, CSCS
Contact: danfarthing@sasktel.net

As a longstanding member of the NSCA and a co-owner of Level 10 Fitness in Regina, SK, Dan Farthing has been training athletes and fitness clientele for over 25 years. With a Master’s degree, a Great Distinction Bachelor of Science degree, and two gold standard strength and conditioning certifications, Farthing has demonstrated a total commitment to academic knowledge and lifelong learning. He also acts as a consultant to the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan and the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan.