NSCA’s Northwest Region
NSCA has a network of volunteer leaders who direct NSCA’s efforts at the state and provincial level. NSCA’s Northwest Regional Coordinator provides oversight and training to local state and provincial directors. Members in the Northwest Region can connect to other professionals in this area at local and regional events as well as on Facebook.
States/Provinces in this Region:
| Alaska | Oregon | Alberta |
| Idaho | Washington | British Columbia |
| Montana | Wyoming | Saskatchewan |
Upcoming Events
The NSCA hosts state, regional, and provincial events throughout the year.
Join the Conversation
The Northwest Region has its own facebook page where you can join the conversation and learn what is happening in your area.
Join the Conversation
The Canadian Community has its own facebook page where you can join the conversation and learn what is happening in your area.
Northwest Regional Leadership
Northwest Region
Chair, Regional Coordinator: Catherine King, MSc, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D
Contact: info@westcoastconditioning.ca
Catherine King has worked in the fitness industry since 2003. In 2015, she graduated with a Master of Science – Strength and Conditioning from the University of Edinburgh. Currently, Catherine operates a personal training business and is an instructor for a personal training diploma program.
Alaska
State Director: John Tinker, MS, CSCS
Contact: jtinker@dbq.edu
John Tinker “Coach Tink” is currently the Installation Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for the U.S. Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness Program. Coach Tink has been in the field of strength and conditioning for 10 years, the majority of which was spent in college athletics, but this will be his third year in the tactical setting.
Idaho
State Director: Vacant
Contact: spd@nsca.com to learn about becoming a State/Provincial Director.
Montana
State Director: Vacant
Contact: spd@nsca.com to learn about becoming a State/Provincial Director.
Oregon
State Director: Tessa Koschel, PhD, CSCS
Contact: tessa.koschel@yahoo.com
Dr. Tessa Koschel is a professor, coach, and consultant in the field of interdisciplinary health sciences. You’ll find her teaching the anthropological ideal that we, in our innate human condition, are primed for movement. And this movement is a catalyst for success in all endeavors.
Washington
State Director: Federick Brooks, MS, CSCS, USATF-2
Contact: soundsportsperformance@gmail.com
Federick "Fed" Brooks is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) in the private sector. He is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and small business owner that focuses on training youth athletes, the everyday athletes, and those going into their golden years.
Wyoming
State Director: Arthur Tolhurst, MS, CSCS
Contact: tolhurst8@hotmail.com
Arthur Tolhurst is currently an Assistant Sports Performance Coach for Olympic Sports at the University of Wyoming. He is in charge of Swimming and Diving, and Tennis. His interests include sports science, force plate applications, and exercise at altitude.
Alberta
Provincial Director: Patrick Szpak, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*D
Contact: patricktszpak@gmail.com
Bio to come soon!
British Columbia
Provincial Director: Guy Demong, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Contact: guy@tnstrength.com
Guy Demong is a fitness, strength and conditioning consultant that has worked extensively with both the general population as well as a variety of teams. Additionally, he worked with PacificSport of the Fraser Valley to help expand their Junior Strength and Conditioning program. Currently, he is one of the owner/operators of True North Strength and Fitness in Langley, British Columbia.
Saskatchewan
Provincial Director: Dan Farthing, MS, CSCS
Contact: danfarthing@sasktel.net
As a longstanding member of the NSCA and a co-owner of Level 10 Fitness in Regina, SK, Dan Farthing has been training athletes and fitness clientele for over 25 years. With a Master’s degree, a Great Distinction Bachelor of Science degree, and two gold standard strength and conditioning certifications, Farthing has demonstrated a total commitment to academic knowledge and lifelong learning. He also acts as a consultant to the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan and the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan.
