Woman holding battling ropes in gym
 

Kara Mazerolle

Collective Sports Coordinator | Coordonnateur des sports collectifs

Kara has been a Physical Educator for RMC and a dedicated contributor of the athletics program since 2004. She has been the RMC Men’s Rugby strength and conditioning coach since 2013, and from 2005-2013 was the RMC women’s volleyball strength and conditioning coach. Her international strength and conditioning coaching led her to the Rio Olympics in 2016 with Leonora MacKinnon and the Canadian Women’s Epee Team. Kara also coached with the Canadian Forces Women’s Volleyball Program at the World Military Games in South Korea in 2015, World Military Games in Brazil in 2011, World Volleyball Championships in Germany in 2008, Brazil in 2009, USA Cherry Point in 2010 and Amsterdam in 2012.

Kara has delivered courses for St. Lawrence College in the Fitness and Health Promotion Program, and a facilitator in Strengthening the Forces - Injury Reduction Strategies and Weight Wellness Lifestyle Program.

Kara’s knowledge and passion for reconditioning partially stems from an injury in 2012 where she ruptured her achilles tendon. She now works to close the gap between rehabilitation and strength and conditioning.

Certifications, Qualifications and Recognition

Bachelors in Kinesiology from University of New Brunswick

CSEP - Certified Exercise Physiologist

Functional Movement Screen Specialist Level 2

Commando Krav Maga - Level 3 Instructor

NLS - National Lifeguard

IRB Strength and Conditioning Coach

NCCP

Rappel Master Instructor

Schwinn Indoor Cycling

FORCE Platinum Level 2019

CFMWS Woman of the Year 2015

Commandants Commendation - 2011

Guest Speaker - West Kings District High School Graduation Ceremony - 2018