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NEW SAFE SPORT AND CRC REQUIREMENT FOR VOLUNTEERS, OFFICIALS, ADMINISTRATORS AND COACHES:
JESSIE DOSANJH
Head Coach - Sprints/Hurdles
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Jessie Dosanjh is a founding member of Universal Athletics Club and has been coaching since 2000. Jessie is a certified Level 3 coach in sprinting and hurdling and was the Team BC Sprints/Hurdles Coach in 2010, 2013, and 2018 at the Canadian National Championships. Jessie's specialty is conditioning, with emphasis on power and speed training. Jessie has produced many elite athletes, and continually inspires those around him. To read the Profiles of Excellence article about Jessie in the Surrey Now News, click here (page 17). |
DAVID MOORE
Assistant Coach - Sprints
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With more than 15 years of experience under his belt, Dave coaches some of our high school-aged athletes in sprints. He is a Level 1 coach, and was himself coached by several former Olympians in Jamaica while competing in distances from 100m through 3000m. Dave's goal is to pass on experience and knowledge to athletes who are willing to put in the work that is required to be successful, with an emphasis on personal best performances. Dave has also coached soccer, and has an interest in tennis, golf skiing and windsurfing. |
GARRY MOORE
Distance & Junior Development
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Garry joined UAC in 2019 and has been coaching mostly the endurance events for 9 years. He is a level 1 certified coach with NCCP and as a high school teacher, he has helped coach several school teams in track and field and in cross country. Some of his athletes have made it to the top of their events in BC and Canada. Raised in the Jamaican track culture, he competed in the middle distance events and understands the mentality and hard work necessary to succeed. He believes that speed development is not only essential for the sprint events but also for the endurance events. His three big ideas are :(1) A mountain can only be climbed by taking one step at a time. (2) The trip up becomes easier if it is made enjoyable. (3) Everyone can go one step higher. |
EDSON MARTINS
Throws & Junior Development
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Edson Martins is a former Brazilian decathlon specialist, and a current member of the Brazilian Bobsled team. He participated in the 2014, 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics, and is training for 2026. A versatile coach, Edson works with our senior throwers (shot put, javelin, discus and hammer) and our Junior Development athletes. Edson is personable, knowledgeable and dedicated to athlete development. |
MYOKA LEVERS-STERLING
Head Coach - Junior Development
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A former power and speed athlete in Jamaica, Myoka Levers is a welcome addition to the team. The mother of a current Junior Development athlete, Myoka understands long term athlete development and is skilled and encouraging to new athletes. Her cheerful personality makes for training sessions to be both pleasurable and valuable. |
Other Coaches & Support Team
- Cindy Wang - Rascals (6-8) Spring/Summer 2025
- Jasmine Gill - Junior Development
- Judy Mutiga - Junior Development
- Sophia McIntosh - Junior Development
- Gurpal (Paul) Bassan - Junior Development
- Lovisha Arora - Junior Development
- Bharat Cheema - Multi-Events