Victoria Staff
Kelowna Staff
Jackie Lawther, Sport Performance Coordinator
Originally from Vernon, BC, Mackenzie is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and a proud member of the PacificSport Okanagan team, serving as the Sport Performance Program Coordinator and the Director of the Canadian Sport School- Kelowna. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Kinetics with a concentration in Intervention and Consultation from the University of Ottawa, and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from the University of Wyoming.
Mackenzie’s athletic journey began in hockey before she transitioned to golf, competing as an NCAA Division I athlete and later playing professionally across North America. In addition to her consulting practice, Mackenzie served as the Assistant Coach for UBCO’s Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams and is a golf instructor at Predator Ridge Resort in Vernon.
Mackenzie is passionate about creating safe, inclusive sport environments and is committed to helping athletes and coaches grow in both confidence and character through sport.
Nate Reiter, Canadian Sport School Teacher
Contact Nathan Reiter
Office: 250-870-5000 ext 8788
nathan.reiter@sd32.bc.ca
Originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Nathan has a multi-sport background competing in swimming, soccer, badminton, basketball, snowboarding, cross country running and athletics. While at university he focused on running where he competed for 5 seasons in USports Cross Country and Track as a member of the McMaster Marauders and the Windsor Lancers. Nathan serves in both a teaching and coaching role with the Canadian Sport School program. As a certified teacher, Nathan has taught a variety of subjects at the secondary level and takes a holistic approach to supporting the student-athlete. Nathan has a strong interest and experience in coaching having served as the Head Coach for the UBC Okanagan Heat Cross Country program for 4 years and with the Okanagan Athletics Club for 5 years. Nathan has completed his NCCP Competition-Development coach training and continues to further expand his coaching experience.
Prince George & Smithers Staff
Simon Lamarche, Director of High Performance in Prince George
Email: slamarche@engagesportnorth.com
JP Martin, Teacher in Prince George
Email: jpmartin@sd57.bc.ca
Derek Holland, Director of High Performance in Smithers
Email: highperformancesmithers@engagesportnorth.com
Alyson Garland, Teacher in Smithers
Email: Alyson.garland@sd54.bc.ca