Christina Kouvousis
Coach & Sport Development Professional
Email chriskouv12@gmail.com
Location Vancouver, BC
ABOUT
Former NCAA Division 1 athlete, now professional coach and kinesiologist, Christina has over a decade of experience in the sports industry.
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Christina believes in the power of sport to drive social change and uses an athlete-centred coaching philosophy to help individuals build confidence and achieve success.
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
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Communication
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Critical thinking
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Leadership
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Community outreach
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Youth sports
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Long-term athlete development
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Gender equity
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Mental health
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Safe Sport
WORK EXPERIENCE
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2020 - Present
Sport Development Coordinator
Water Polo West (Provincial Sport Organization)
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2013 - Present
Head Water Polo Coach
Vancouver Vipers Water Polo Club
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2018 - 2019
Clinical Kinesiologist
LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic
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2016 - 2017
Research Assistant
Psychology of Exercise, Health, and Physical Activity Lab at The University of British Columbia
EDUCATION
2012 - 2017
University of British Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology
Vancouver, BC
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2011 - 2012
San Jose State University
College of Health Sciences
San Jose, CA
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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Stories of Resilience Conference Speaker. Presented on athlete abuse and maltreatment, recognizing abuse of power in sport, and how to harness your power as an athlete.
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Women in Coaching Panelist. Spoke at the 2019 Water Polo Canada Summit on increasing gender equity, specifically in coaching roles.
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Community Sport Champion. Awarded a grant of $5,000 to continue breaking barriers and advocate for girls and women to participate in sport.
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Co-author on “Examining the active ingredients of physical activity interventions underpinned by theory versus no stated theory: a meta-analysis.” Published in the Health Psychology Review, Volume 13 Issue 1.
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William B. McNulty Kinesiology Scholarship Recipient. Awarded to students who demonstrate "service above self," combining academic excellence with outstanding contributions in community affairs.