Retired from the Canadian Armed Forces after almost 15 years his style of coaching is direct, simple, and focused on a mastery of the basics. He has led many athletes to advanced and elite performances injury free. Andrew started powerlifting in 2012. His best meet performances are a 655lbs Squat, a 352lbs Bench press and a 650lbs deadlift. He has held several squat records in the Canadian 165lbs weight class Winning several provincial titles and best lifters placings in most his meets he was awarded Canadian Army Male athlete of the year in 2018. He is also Quebec chair for the WRPF Canada. He is co-owner of South Shore Iron Gym which he founded in 2019. Having grown his athlete roster, he hopes to elevate a team of lifters as professional athletes and grow the sport by hosting quality events and providing sponsorships to those in need.
VALERIE LEONE
Team manager
Valerie began her powerlifting journey in 2017. She immediately demonstrated the work ethic of a dedicated seasoned athlete. She went on to sweep meet after meet putting up incredible performances with her signature squat as her main strength. She is current the best 132lbs lifter in Canada along with being the #3 all time best Canadian woman by Coeff score. She holds several Canadian records and her current competition lifts stand at 440lbs Squat, 231lbs Bench, and a 452lbs deadlift. Valerie is an accomplished woman in all spheres of her life; she holds a bachelor’s degrees in psychology, a masters in criminology, and was a doctoral student for 2 years before reorienting her career. She is a Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces where she serves as a personnel selection's officer. She is also a qualified powerlifting judge. She co founded the SSI gym in 2019. Her current aspirations are to keep raising the bar for her athletic performances as well as grow her businesses and branding. She also has a passion for baking sweets and pastries!
VALERIE LEONE
Team manager
Valerie began her powerlifting journey in 2017. She immediately demonstrated the work ethic of a dedicated seasoned athlete. She went on to sweep meet after meet putting up incredible performances with her signature squat as her main strength. She is current the best 132lbs lifter in Canada along with being the #3 all time best Canadian woman by Coeff score. She holds several Canadian records and her current competition lifts stand at 440lbs Squat, 231lbs Bench, and a 452lbs deadlift. Valerie is an accomplished woman in all spheres of her life; she holds a bachelor’s degrees in psychology, a masters in criminology, and was a doctoral student for 2 years before reorienting her career. She is a Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces where she serves as a personnel selection's officer. She is also a qualified powerlifting judge. She co founded the SSI gym in 2019. Her current aspirations are to keep raising the bar for her athletic performances as well as grow her businesses and branding. She also has a passion for baking sweets and pastries!
ALVIN JIANG
SPORTS THERAPIST
Alvin is a registered massage therapist certified with the AMQ. He specializes in sports massage, injury treatment/prevention, and deep tissue work. He is also certified in cupping, therapeutic treatments, swedish massages, and lymphatic drainage.
Passionate about fitness, he started trained in both bodybuilding and powerlifting at the age of 15. He has profound knowledge on the therapy requirements needed to continually perform as an athlete and develops treatment plan for every individual need.
Proactive Massothérapie was founded in March 2022, the motto is to take a proactive approach to your own recovery!
Alvin founded Proactive Massothérapie to be able to share his passion for massage therapy, and to highlight the importance of recovery; in the maintenance of a healthy physical body.
BRUNO BOUCHER
Coach
Bruno Boucher has been a multi discipline athlete throughout his life. Competing in the 275 and 308lbs classes in powerlifting, Bruno has put out several impressive 2000lbs totals. He holds separate Squat records in each class, both wrapped and in sleeves. He has an astounding 925lbs Squat, which he is looking to build on. Bruno is father of 2 children and 3 stepchildren as well as having an accomplished IT career. He consistently demonstrates the ability to balance work / life yet still pull off elite performances. Looking to convey his knowledge and wisdom, Bruno is taking on coaching clients for all aspects of training.
BRUNO BOUCHER
Coach
Bruno Boucher has been a multi discipline athlete throughout his life. Competing in the 275 and 308lbs classes in powerlifting, Bruno has put out several impressive 2000lbs totals. He holds separate Squat records in each class, both wrapped and in sleeves. He has an astounding 925lbs Squat, which he is looking to build on. Bruno is father of 2 children and 3 stepchildren as well as having an accomplished IT career. He consistently demonstrates the ability to balance work / life yet still pull off elite performances. Looking to convey his knowledge and wisdom, Bruno is taking on coaching clients for all aspects of training.
