Introducing The Garage Gym at Snipe Academy
Our new gym brings strength and conditioning to Snipe Academy, helping athletes build the movement skills, strength and habits that support performance on the ice and beyond. Led by Coaches Ethan Tichenoff and David Brown, our age-appropriate, progressive programs meet athletes where they are and help them take the next step in their development.
Our Trainers:
David Brown
Ethan Tichenoff
Ethan Tichenoff
Education & Experience
- Currently completing a BSc in Kinesiology (Honours Specialization) at Western University.
- Combines evidence-based training with hands-on coaching experience across high-performance and professional-pathway environments.
- Has worked as a Strength and Conditioning Intern at EPIC (Elite Performance Injury Center) with elit
Education & Experience
- Currently completing a BSc in Kinesiology (Honours Specialization) at Western University.
- Combines evidence-based training with hands-on coaching experience across high-performance and professional-pathway environments.
- Has worked as a Strength and Conditioning Intern at EPIC (Elite Performance Injury Center) with elite, professional, and university-level athletes.
- Serves as a Performance Science Intern with the Sarnia Sting (OHL), supporting athlete testing, monitoring, and performance staff throughout the season.
- Research student in Western’s Cardiorespiratory Exercise Physiology Lab, where he has trained in exercise testing.
Athletic Background
- Played major junior hockey with the Saginaw Spirit (OHL).
- Played Junior B hockey as an assistant captain with the Chatham Maroons and London Nationals.
- Now pursuing triathlon at the U23/Elite level.
Training Approach
- Combines his education, applied experience, and high-level playing background to build practical training programs centred on athlete development.
- Teaches athletes how to train with purpose and intention.
- Focuses on progressive training built on foundational movement quality, strength development, and performance conditioning.
- Uses objective testing to guide programming and track progress.
Ethan Tichenoff
Ethan Tichenoff
Ethan Tichenoff
Education & Coaching Experience
- BA with Honours Specialization in Kinesiology from Western University.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
- Experience coaching individuals, small groups, and teams across a wide range of ages.
- Background in both sport-specific and exercise-based training.
Athletic Background
- Played hockey at the AAA, Junio
Education & Coaching Experience
- BA with Honours Specialization in Kinesiology from Western University.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
- Experience coaching individuals, small groups, and teams across a wide range of ages.
- Background in both sport-specific and exercise-based training.
Athletic Background
- Played hockey at the AAA, Junior, and Senior-A levels.
- Competed in elite-level travel baseball before becoming a varsity baseball athlete at Western University.
- Now competes in endurance-based fitness competitions.
Training Approach
- Combines education, coaching experience, and high-level sport experience to create practical athlete-development programs.
- Teaches athletes to train with purpose and intention.
- Focuses on progressive training, movement quality, strength development, and performance conditioning.
- Emphasis is placed on improving overall athletic ability and long-term development.
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