Michael is an Instructor in the Fitness and Wellness Management Diploma at SAIT, teaching courses in strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, biomechanics, fitness assessment, and program design. Previously, he founded Peak Power Sport Development, specializing in Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and athlete development. Michael holds a Master's in Exercise Physiology and is pursuing a PhD at the University of British Columbia. He has extensive experience coaching athletes at all levels, including 23 years as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the SAIT Trojans and Team Canada Head Coach at multiple World Bench Championships. Michael has also developed programs for the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers and several Provincial sports organizations. He is a Master Coach Developer for Olympic Weightlifting and one of Canada’s few certified World Rugby Strength and Conditioning Coaches.