Sports Scientist, University of CaLgary

Areas of Study

• EFFECt of Training intensity Distribution on Endurance Cycling performance

• effect of geography on cycling sprint power output

• Validation of the use of DFA alpha 1 to predict Exercise thresholds

• Impact of Carbohydrate loading protocols on maximal aerobic performance

• Impact of Palmer cooling strategies on Maximal aerobic Performance

• Effect of Marathon running shoe plate length on running economy

CLINICAL EXErcise physiologist Intern, Alberta hEalth services

Product Performance Assistant, Garmin Canada

Teaching Assistant, Course - Exercise Physiology, University of CAlgary

SalesPerson, Ridley’s Cycle / Arc’teryx

Technical Skills Rugby Coach, Dinos & Saracens Rugby

Gino is a passionate coach whose journey from varsity-level rugby to running & cycling began after his senior season with the Dinos was cancelled due to COVID-19.

This unexpected turn led him to the bike and sparked a deep interest in attaining elite endurance fitness during his summer internship at Garmin.

His fascination with the science behind peak performance drove him to pursue a master’s degree in exercise physiology, where he delved into the intricacies of the physiology of training, sports psychology & nutrition, and an in-depth understanding of training data analytics.

His approach to coaching is dynamic and personalized, balancing data analytics, science-backed literature, and applied sports psychology to guide his athletes' training decisions.