Michael Reid, B.HE, CSCS, RKC
Head Coach
Given my varied experience in many aspects of Water Polo (player, official, technical director and coach) plus my vast study of sports nutrition and strength/rehab training I am truly excited about leading the Manitoba Water Polo Association Provincial Team program.
Coaching Water Polo since 1992, I have worked with both male and female athletes from young children all the way up to adults with most of my coaching experience being with the high school age athlete. Currently, I am based in Copenhagen, Denmark where I have been leading the junior team for HERMES Water Polo (http://gi40hermes.dk/).
As an athlete, I was involved in elite competitive swimming and then moved on to Water Polo. I grew up in the Canadian Water Polo system and was involved as an athlete in the youth national team program. I have played Water Polo across Canada, the USA and in Europe. I am always looking to give back and one of the ways I do this is by writing monthly articles for WaterPoloPlanet.com on physical training for Water Polo.
Outside of coaching Water Polo, I have been employed as a full-time Strength & Conditioning coach in various settings in Canada and Europe, most recently in European professional basketball. You can find out more about my training techniques, philosophy and some of the latest research I am reading on my websites www.michaelreid.ca and www.waterpolotraining.net.
I look forward to offering my unique skills, abilities and experiences to the Manitoba Water Polo Association Provincial Team program. I hope to see you at the pool and thank you for your interest in the program.
Summary of Educational Background
- B.HE – major: foods and nutrition; http://www.umanitoba.ca
- C.H.E.K Pracitioner Level II & Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level II; http:www.chekinstitute.com; please note: currently, I am no longer affiliated with this program.
- CSCS – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist; http://www.nsca-lift.org
- RKC – Russian Kettlebell Instructor; http://www.dragondoor.com; view my instructor page
- Z-Health: R & I Phase; http://www.zhealth.net
Websites
- http://www.michaelreid.ca – all about physical training, nutrition & health.
- http://www.waterpolotraining.net – the science & practice of physical training for Water Polo.
Contact
- Email: michaelreid.ca@gmail.com
