At the INS Québec since 2011, Carol ensures the smooth administrative operation of General Management. She holds a Master’s degree in Advertising-Artistic Direction and ensures that she maintains excellent relations with customers and partners of the INS Québec.

Fadhila holds a Bachelor of Administration and a Certificate of College Studies in Accounting. She currently holds the position of accounting technician in the Administration team. She has several years of experience in diverse sectors of activity, including non-profit organizations, and is resolutely committed to meeting the needs of the administrative structure as well as those of the clients of INS Québec.

Isabelle Rousseau joined the INS Québec leadership team in September 2016 after being part of the executive team of the Jeux du Québec organizing Committee (Montréal 2016). She holds a Bachelor of Economics, and a Master’s degree of Science in Management. Isabelle has worked as a professional and manager in various organizations and institutions in the fields of economics, business development and continuing education. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is a dedicated sports enthusiast who has actively contributed to the creation and management of clubs, federations, and sports events. Isabelle is also involved in the advancement of women’s leadership and serves as President of the Board of Directors of Égale Action. Further solidifying her commitment, she mentors other women in the Québec sports industry through her involvement in the Espace Leadership féminin of the Pôle sport HEC Montréal.

Marc Desjardins holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in Physical Activity Sciences. He comes to INS Québec with a diversified and proven expertise in analysis, strategic planning, management and marketing (B2B and B2C). A skilled negotiator who has developed several strategic alliances, he has a track record of success in funding and philanthropy.

In addition to having been the General Manager of the Fédération québécoise d’athlétisme, he held several marketing management positions, notably with a start-up company, at the Réseau des sports (RDS), and at SPORTSQUÉBEC. He has also been a high-performance coach in para athletics for over 20 years. He has been a member of the board of directors of the Fondation Sport-Études since 2006 and was its president from 2013 to 2015.

Michelle has been managing the administrative services of the Institut national du sport du Québec since August 2013. Originally from the Toronto area, she studied accounting and business management at McGill University and non-profit organization management at Ryerson University, consolidating over 25 years of financial management experience. Passionate about sports, especially running and swimming, she is thrilled to work at a place so inspiring for top athletes and those of the next generation.

With a professional degree in accounting since 2019, Mirelle joined the INS Québec team in April 2021. She earned a life and health insurance representative certificate and has experience as an assistant manager and financial security advisor.

Stéphanie holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from the École des Sciences de la Gestion (ESG-UQAM), as well as a certificate in business administration, and is a member of the Ordre des Conseiller en Ressources Humaines Agrée (CRHA). With a lifelong passion for sport as a competitor and coach (figure skating and soccer), Stéphanie can now combine her two passions: human resources and sport.

With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Alexanne has been working at Sportcom for the past year as Communication Manager. Before joining INS Québec in July 2024 to replace Paméla O’Neill on maternity leave, she held the position of assistant to the general management in support of management and communications at Desjardins. On the sporting front, Alexanne has been going to the gym for many years.

A certified member of the Canadian Public Relations Society, Jean Gosselin brings a wealth of expertise with him in the fields of corporate communications, public affairs, marketing communications and issues and crisis management communications. He is also recognized for his knowledge of sports marketing and sponsorship. Having started out with a number of sports and recreation organizations, he has enjoyed a successful fourteen-year career within Canada’s largest PR firm, where he was Vice President, Public Affairs at the time of leaving. He subsequently worked at the Canadian Olympic Committee for a 14-month contract focusing on strategic communications, government relations and issue management. Before joining INS Québec in September 2020, he was a freelance consultant in strategic communication since 2012.

With several years of experience in customer service in both sports and professional environments, Marina joined INS Québec in 2014. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Translation and is now the “Jouez gagnant!” Program Agent. By working in the leisure, culture and community life sector for the city of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, she developed a passion for working in the sports world.

Paméla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science from the Université de Montréal and has been involved in the world of sports for several years. Before joining INS Québec in 2022, she held the position of Communications Manager, Media Relations at AlterGo, which organizes the Défi sportif AlterGo, where she worked with Paralympic athletes. Passionate about soccer, she was also Communications Manager for the FIFA Women’s World Cup from 2013 to 2015.

With a bachelor’s degree in business administration from HEC Montréal, Véronique has been involved in sports management for over 10 years. Before joining INS Québec in 2023, she held the position of Manager, Sports Events at Tourisme Montréal, where she was involved in the bidding process for major events. She has also worked in marketing and customer service for major sports organizations such as the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Grand Prix. Passionate about Ultimate Frisbee, she is actively involved with the federations of this team sport.

A lawyer by training, he first practiced his profession for five years in private practice, first in Sherbrooke and then in Montreal. He then made civil and commercial litigation one of his specialties. In 2006, he joined Loto-Québec’s Corporate Management, Legal Affairs, and is dedicated to the negotiation, drafting, review and compliance with contracts of all kinds relating to the corporation’s activities. Since 2018, he has held the position of Director of the Corporate Secretariat, where he directs the resources assigned to support the Board of Directors and the application of applicable governance rules, as well as the management of access to information requests, the application of rules of ethics and the adoption and revision of operational policies. Board member since 2014.

President and CEO of the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal since June 2012, Mr. Dupré has worked in nonprofit management, project planning and organizational management for 30 years. Mr. Dupré was Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) after being Director General of Speed ​​Skating Canada for 15 years. Under his leadership, the largest sports organization in the country received the highest international acknowledgement in sports, the International Olympic Committee Sporting Excellence Award. A Board of Directors member of the COC for 20 years, he has extensive knowledge of the Olympic and Paralympic movement. Mr. Dupré was also responsible for the implementation of the Own the Podium program as a member of the Management and Implementation Committee. Following a ministerial appointment in 2012, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada.

Prior to joining Incendo, Jean-Philippe served as General Manager, Financing and Tax Credits at Société de développement des entreprises culturelles du Québec (SODEC), where he was responsible for the merchant bank portfolio and the administration of cultural tax credits. As a seasoned executive, he oversaw international development activities for Quebec’s television industry and promoted Quebec’s tax incentives to Hollywood film studios. His accomplishments at SODEC also include setting up the Fonds Capital Culture Québec and revitalizing the collective voice of the Quebec television industry with Espace Québec. Before leaving the public sector, he was President of the Association of Provincial Funding Agencies and co-chaired the National Tax Credit Committee. Having majored in international finance and management at HEC Montréal, Jean-Philippe worked as an economic advisor specializing in fiscal and budgetary policy in the office of the Quebec Minister of Finance before joining SODEC in 2006.

Madame Pinsonneault is President of Optimum Talent, Eastern Canada. Leader and distinguished businesswoman, Marie Pinsonneault is known for her leadership, her contagious energy and her innovative spirit. With nearly 35 years of solid business experience in Montreal, she has more specifically been working in human resources and talent consulting since 2006. She previously managed an array of companies and business units in media and intellectual property and held various executive roles with several renowned organizations. In 1984, she founded her own business Intelpro, specializing in database and digital information, which was subsequently acquired by Thomson Corp. in 1991. She remained an executive at the organization until 1997. She then took on various leadership roles in the media industry, including the position of New Media and Business Development Executive Director at Radio-Canada.

Mélanie Marois has been with Desjardins since 2012 and is currently Director of Operational Performance, Human Resources and Communications. Owing to her broad professional experience, her skills include strategic and management support, information security (including data protection), project management and deployment of technology solutions, process management, operational risk management, communications and human resources. In addition, she holds a management coaching qualification, an MBA in business management and a specialized graduate diploma (DESS) in public relations.

She has been active in the sports world on several fronts. She was a reporter and host at RDS for several years and was a member of Canada’s Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium at the Vancouver and London Olympic Games. Her professional tennis career has been instrumental in shaping her as a person and her ability to see the good side of every situation. She has also had the opportunity to gain diverse insight as an athlete representative on the Conseil du sport de haut niveau de Québec (now Excellence Sportive Québec-Lévis) and as Vice-President on the Board of Directors of the Laval University tennis club.

Michel Laramée was Vice-President Sales, Oakley North America within the global Essilor Luxottica group. He brings 30 years of experience in sports brand sales management. Certified Chair™ of the Advisory Board Centre, and founder of Brand & People Consulting, he supports the growth of organizations, businesses and executives. A former head coach with the Laurentian Ski Division, his passion for high-performance sport has shaped the career of this physical activity teaching graduate.

As an actuary and corporate director, Nathalie Joncas joined the consulting firm Services Actuariels SAI in September 2021 as a senior consultant. She has over 30 years of experience as an actuarial consultant. She began her career at the consulting firm MLH+A in 1989, where she specialized in pension plans. In 1995, she joined CSN where she became a senior consultant on pension and social program funding issues. In 2005, she was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan and was involved in all stages of its implementation. She continues to serve as Vice-Chair of the Board. Since 2008, she has been a member of the Working Party on Private Pensions of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In 2019, she was appointed to the Board of Directors of Retraite Québec. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science and is a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and the Society of Actuaries. She also holds the designation of Administratrice de sociétés certifiée (ASC).

A former coach with Université Laval’s Rouge et Or, Sylvain Proulx has extensive experience in athletics and management. He has coached athletes at various levels, including participation in the Jeux de la Francophonie and the Commonwealth Games. Several of his athletes are among the top javelin throwers in Quebec. In addition to his coaching skills, he has served for over 20 years on sports NPOs, including as President of the Fédération québécoise d’athlétisme from 2012 to 2022. An expert in organizational development and human resources, he holds a position at the Université du Québec à Montréal.

Valerie Lemieux is a financial executive. She works for the Royal Bank of Canada, in their Capital Markets division. Prior to joining RBC, she worked at HSBC Canada for over 15 years. A former member of the Canadian long-track speed skating team, Valérie is no stranger to high performance in both the sporting and business worlds.

For more than 20 years, Yann Paquet has worked in the media sector, where he is well-known for his leadership, his sense of innovation and his many achievements. He is currently Vice-President for Strategy and International Business at Québecor Content. He oversees the acquisition of foreign programs, the development of cinema in Quebec, international distribution and the financing of programs for all Groupe TVA channels and Vidéotron platforms. Yann also worked for Radio-Canada for almost ten years. After starting out as a sports journalist, he was one of the architects of the public broadcaster’s digital division, where he was responsible for the sports department. He also launched the Radio-Canada/CBC Amateur Sports website and has coordinated coverage of many major sporting events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Canada Games, and numerous world championships and world cups in various disciplines. Yann holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Journalism from the Université du Québec à Montréal, and a graduate degree in International Journalism from Université Laval and the École supérieure de journalisme in Lille, France.

A short-track speed skating athlete, Anne-Clara has been training at INS Québec since 2018. She feels privileged to now be part of the INS Québec Operations team as a Reception Agent. She is currently completing her college studies and hopes to continue her studies at university in criminology.

A medical student and former short-track speed skater, Béatrice is delighted to be a member of the INS Québec Operations team. Dynamic and courteous, she will always welcome you with a big smile!

Dedicated and dynamic, Emmanuelle is proud to be part of the Operations team. She completed her bachelor’s degree in business administration at HEC Montréal while being part of the Carabins’ competitive cheerleading team. After starting her career in an advertising agency, Emmanuelle registered in HEC Montréal’s D.E.S.S. in sports management. It was at this point that she decided to move definitively into the world of sports. She was selected in the first cohort of La Relève du Pôle Sport, which promotes female leadership in the Québec sports industry.

A finance student at Concordia University, Félix combines his university studies with his gymnastics career with the national team. Since summer 2020, he has been working as a facilities supervisor and reception agent.

Present at INS Québec as a high-level judo athlete for the past four years and as an employee for the past two, Félix is a student-athlete who attends Collège de Maisonneuve. Pursuing a program in natural sciences, he aspires to become an engineer.

After skating for 14 years, 7 of which as a member of the national short-track speed skating team, Genève is currently in her final year of study for a degree in fire safety. Since retiring from high-level sport, she now devotes her time to CrossFit, as well as several other sports, including cycling, running, climbing, alpine hiking, cross-country skiing and downhill skiing.

A student at Université de Montréal, Guillermo is beginning his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Politics, and is also a member of the Carabins rugby team. Having worked as a receptionist at INS Québec for the past two years, he will be delighted to offer you a warm welcome and quality service.

With INS Québec since 2010, Josée has been involved in high-level sports for over 30 years. From her experience as a manager of a national training centre, she understands the importance of detail in the performance of athletes and therefore ensures that the training areas of INS Québec meet the standards of excellence and that the environment is conducive to the development of users’ full potential.

A former judo athlete at INS Québec, Mathilde joined the Operations team in 2021. She is currently pursuing college studies with the aim of entering university in veterinary medicine.

With a Bachelor’s of International Relations, Sarah gained experience in the sports community by working for 4 years at the Calgary Olympic Ring as a Customer Service Supervisor. Passionate about sports, she feels privileged to pursue her career at INS Québec as an Operations Coordinator since 2014.

A natural leader with excellent adaptability, Benoît-Hugo St-Pierre is recognized for his ability to mobilize people towards common goals. He joined INS Québec after fifteen years with Québec en Forme and M361, where he was Business Development Director. He is well acquainted with the high-performance sport ecosystem, having created the excellence program at Triathlon Québec, where he was director and coach. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physical and health education, as well as certifications in leadership and management skills.

A short track speed skating athlete for more than 20 years, including five years on the national team, Caroline has competed in several World Cups and World Championships. Retired since June 2015, she joined INS Québec in May 2015. Caroline has a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and International Law from UQAM and a Specialized Graduate Diploma (DESS) in Sports Management at HEC Montreal.

Geneviève joined INS Québec team in January 2018. Her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and her diverse education in the NCCP program led her to be a coach in softball, tennis and badminton. She has combined being a coach with being an athlete in softball and tennis. Passionate about sports and athlete development, she loves working as a team, so working with coaches is something that interests her very much.

Having a sports background as a national and international athlete and coach, Lu’s knowledge and experience in the field of high-performance sports are considerable. Prior to joining INS Québec, he was an athlete marketing consultant for the Canadian Olympic Committee. He has also been involved in athlete development through the coordination of the National Fencing Federation’s high-performance program as well as the coaching of university badminton athletes.

With a background in community recreation and leadership, administration and human resources, Martin Roy brings to INS Québec a solid experience in the management and coordination of programs acquired in the education sector and in the Québec sports system. In addition, he has completed several courses from the National Coaching Certification Program which he has used as a coach at various levels in football, flag football and touch football over the past 30 years.

Mathilde holds a master’s degree in physical activity sciences and a DESS in sports organization management. When she arrived in Quebec, she first worked for six years in retail at Sports Experts/Atmosphere as a store manager. Then, for the last six years, she was able to familiarize herself with the Quebec sports system by joining SportsQuebec’s GPS Sports Online subsidiary as Operations Coordinator. Having practiced fencing for 17 years at the national level in France, it is now outdoor activities that occupy her sporting weekends.

Known for his expertise in preparing for major games and for his experience in multi-sport environments, Roger Archambault dedicated his entire career to the sports industry. He held many management positions in the field of high-performance sport, such as Assistant Director, High Performance at the University of Ottawa and as Manager, Olympic Team Services at the Canadian Olympic Committee. M. Archambault also worked for many national sports federations, including 18 years as a coach of the national biathlon team and as the Director, High Performance of Water Polo Canada. He took part in 11 major games, including 7 Olympic Games, as a coach, a team leader and a manager. He was also the Canadian Team’s Chef de Mission during the 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

A former soccer student-athlete at Bishop’s University, she has completed an MBA in Health Services Management from Laval University in 2022. Always passionate about her sport, she is now dedicated to refereeing at the provincial level with Soccer Québec. Prior to joining INS Québec, Salma worked for over a year at the Association Régionale de Soccer Mauricie as Regional Director of Refereeing.

With a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Montreal granted in 2017 and a Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy, Antoine joined the INS Québec team in 2019. Since his arrival, he has been working with the national team in short track speed skating, which he accompanied to the World Championships. In the past, he has also worked with baseball, soccer and rugby teams. Very interested in sports, Antoine has trained in the evaluation and treatment of running injuries and is currently pursuing his training in manual therapy.

Camille holds a degree in kinesiology, a master’s degree in Physical Activity Sciences from the University of Montreal and a D.E.S.S in sport management from HEC Montreal. She has been working at INS Québec since January 2022 as a Coordinator where she combines her academic and professional expertise as a coach, kinesiologist and sport coordinator to support the development of athletes.

A graduate of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) in Kinesiology and an accredited member of the Fédération des Kinésiologues du Québec, David has been in the field of physical training for 20 years now. In the last few years, he has developed a strong expertise in physical reactivation, helping clients who have suffered concussions from motor accidents and high performance athletics, as well as clients who simply enjoy working out. For 5 years, David has been working with INS Québec to help athletes in their return to sport following the consequences of a concussion.

Émilie holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from the Université de Montréal and has held the position of sport dietitian at INS Québec since 2023. A former top-level gymnast, she competed nationally and internationally for over 10 years. Her mission at INS Québec is to help athletes achieve their performance and health goals through a personalized nutritional approach. She works with various sports and organizations, including the short-track speed skating team at the Canadian Regional Training Centre in Montréal. With a keen interest in research, Émilie is currently completing her Master’s degree in Human Kinetics at Université de Montréal.

A graduate of McGill University in kinesiology, Émilie went on to complete her masters in physiotherapy at Université de Montréal. She made her debut at INS Québec in 2015 with the national team of boccia and recently joined the development team in short track speed skating. She is studying manual therapy and is a candidate for the Canadian certificate in sports physiotherapy.

Erik Sesbreno is nutrition lead at the Institut National du Sport du Quebec. He works with targeted athletes and coaches to develop and deliver world-class nutrition support in the daily training environment and develop evidence-based nutrition plans focused on the needs of the sport and the athlete. He also conducts and collaborates in research and innovation projects to further the discipline. He is an International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) level 3 anthropometrist and has developed proficiency at using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and surface anthropometry for assessing and monitoring body composition changes in high performance athletes.

With a diploma in nutrition and a master’s degree in physical activity science from the Université de Montréal, Evelyne made her debut with INS Québec in June 2021. She currently works with the national para-swimming and women’s artistic gymnastics teams. She has also been supporting Cirque du Soleil artists internationally for over 2 years, and has been the nutritionist responsible for accompanying the Quebec Teams to the Canada Games since 2022. Evelyne also accompanied the Canadian Olympic Team with the Canadian Olympic Committee as performance nutritionist at Santiago 2023 (Pan-American Games) and Paris 2024 (Olympic Games). Evelyne is driven to improve the daily lives, well-being and performance of her athletes, one bite at a time.

Félix completed his studies in physiotherapy at McGill University in 2011 before joining the team at INS Québec in 2014. Afterwards, he completed a Fellow in manual therapy (FCAMPT) as well as a diploma in sports physiotherapy. Over the years, he has serviced athletes training with their national teams in Montreal as well as during four World Aquatics Championships, two Panamerican Games, and the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Félix completed a PhD in 2022 with a focus on shoulder injury prevention, and now shares his time at INS Québec between clinical work at the sports medicine clinic and with research collaborations. His research interests focus on injury prevention, return to play and training load monitoring.

France graduated from the Université de Montréal in physiotherapy in 1989. She began her practice in 1989 as a physiotherapist at the Physiothérapie du Sport du Québec clinic. Regularly called to work with Olympic athletes and athletes of all levels and disciplines, she has developed expertise in the field of sports physiotherapy over the course of 30 years. She became an osteopath in 1998, graduating from the Centre Ostéopathique du Québec, where she has taught for 18 years.

Dr. Gabrielle Ostiguy obtained her doctorate in family medicine from Laval University in 2014, completed her fellowship in sports medicine at McGill in 2015 and obtained her diploma in sports medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine in 2015. An active member of the Institute’s medical team since 2016, Dr. Ostiguy is a physician for the national boxing team, the national judo team, and the national short track speed skating team.  Gabrielle had the opportunity to accompany the short track speed skating team to the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games.  Gabrielle also worked as a team physician for the men’s field hockey team at Concordia University from 2015-2019.  In addition, she currently works at the McGill University Sports Medicine Clinic, where she is the team physician for the Cross Country and Track and Field teams.

Heidi holds a Master’s degree in Physical Activity Sciences (M.Hk), and over the past decade has worked as a certified Mental Performance Consultant (MPC) with numerous athletes and para-athletes around the world. Her experience with high-level athletes is diverse, ranging from Grand Prix to World Cups, from US Opens to World Championships, as well as supporting athletes in the last five Olympic cycles. She has also worked with Excellence Sportive Laurentides as Services Coordinator and as High Performance Director (2021-2024) Her remarkable work with athletes and para-athletes testifies to her commitment to excellence and athlete well-being.

Holder of a bachelor’s degree in athletic therapy from Concordia University and now in his fifth year of osteopathic study, Jean-Sébastien recently joined INS as a multisports therapist after having spent five years as head therapist at the Montreal Impact. Passionate about biomechanics, his therapeutic approach is based as much on manual therapy as on movement therapy.

Jennifer hold a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Graduate Diploma in Sport Administration. She recently held the position of Director, High Performance with the Short Track Speed Skating Team at Speed Skating Canada. With over 10 years of experience in High-Performance Sport, she led the 2018 Olympic team to five medals in Pyeong Chang, as well as numerous World Cup and World Championship medals.

A graduate in Neuropsychology from the Université de Montréal (Ph.D. Psychology R/I, neuropsychology option), he has been conducting assessments of children, adults and the elderly since 2014. He is currently acting as a consultant for the Institut national du sport du Québec in the management of concussions in high-level athletes. In addition to a subspecialization in sports neuropsychology (concussion), he also has expertise in attentional disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and issues related to aging.

Josiane graduated from Université de Laval in physiotherapy in 1993. She holds a degree in sports physiotherapy and is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Physiotherapy, FCAMPT. She is also a manual therapy teacher with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. At INS Québec, Josiane accompanies and works mainly with the national figure skating team but is also involved with several other sports. In 2017, she was part of the Canadian medical team at the Universiade which took place in Taiwan.

Kathleen completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy at McGill University in 2009. During her studies she worked with the Varsity Women`s Soccer Team. Upon graduation, she worked for 5 years in a private sports medicine clinic before joining the team at INS Québec in 2014 as the team therapist for the Senior National Artistic Swimming Team. Since then, she has also joined the Integrated Support Team for the Paraswimming High Performance Centre and works with a multisport clientele at the INS Québec clinic. Kathleen completed her Diploma of Sports Physiotherapy in 2018 and continues to work towards her fellowship of manipulative therapy (FCAMPT), having completed the intermediate exam in 2019.

Katya holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue and has been working in the hospital environment as a clinical nurse since 2019. At the time of joining the INS Quebec team, she had been working for almost a year as a clinical nurse assistant at the CIUSS du Centre-Sud de l’ile de Montréal – Urgence Hôpital Notre-Dame.

With several years’ experience in animation, administrative management and human resources, Kenza joins INS Québec in May 2024 as a medical secretary. She holds a D.E.C in art, literature and communication, and also studied law, economics and business management at the CNAM in Paris. A sports enthusiast in general, she played basketball for 10 years, as well as horse-riding, dance and rugby, and is now a keen runner. Combining this passion with a deep interest in nutrition, she is delighted to be able to work in a medical-sports environment.

After several years of competing as a freestyle ski athlete, Dr Luc De Garie worked as a coach (PNCE certified level 2 and theoretical level 3) from 1995 to 2002. At the same time, he began training in kinesiology (84 credits) and then transferred in physiotherapy. After graduating in physiotherapy in 2001, he completed a master’s degree in rehabilitation (running biomechanics) in 2006. Dr De Garie followed several sports teams as a physiotherapist from 2001 to 2012, then he returned to university in 2012 to pursue his medical studies at McGill University in 2016, as well as his family medicine residency at the University of Montreal in 2018. He was part of the Ironman Mont-Tremblant medical team in 2015 to 2018 and the Montreal Marathon in 2018. Dr De Garie practices family medicine at the GMF-R Center Médical Laval, does locomotor clinical teaching at the GMF-U du Marigot, as well as sports medicine, including techniques with ultrasound guidance. He is the on-site physician for the National Short Track Centre, the Canadian Regional Training Centre (CRTC), based at the Maurice-Richard Arena in Montreal. He also works directly with the following sports: fencing, trampoline and figure skating. Dr De Garie is also the president of the Association Québécoise des Médecins du Sport et de l’exercice (AQMSE).

Marie-Pier completed a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at the Université de Montréal. She worked for over 3 years in a private physiotherapy clinic, perfecting her skills in manual therapy, popularization and teaching motor control exercises. She was a physiotherapist for a semi-professional soccer team and has accumulated field experience working at flag soccer tournaments and the Montreal Marathon. Marie-Pier continues to train in physiotherapy by undertaking a dry needling course. Passionate about physical activity and a fan of high performance sports, she joined the INS Quebec team in January 2022.

Martin Fréchette holds a master’s degree in nutrition from the faculty of medicine of Université de Montréal. In addition to being an accredited nutritionist at INS Québec and at the Excellence Sportive Sherbrooke regional multi-sports training centre, Martin is a co-holder of the nutrition module of the advanced coaching diploma of the national coaching certification program. He is also a lecturer at Université de Sherbrooke and Bishop’s University.

In 2013, he held the position of Director of Food Services at the Canada Games which took place in Sherbrooke. From 2017 to 2021, in parallel with his work at the Institute, Martin also played the role of nutrition consultant with the Montréal Canadiens. Since 2021, he has been pursuing a PhD in physical activity sciences as part of a collaboration between the Université de Sherbrooke and INS Québec.

Maude is passionnate about sports. She holds a master’s degree in Physiotherapy from Université Laval. She has worked as a Physiotherapist in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and private clinics. During her university studies, she was also involved with high school and college football teams.

Dr Mickey Moroz received his Medical Degree in 2016 from McGill University, then continued his studies at McGill, having completed his residency in family medicine in 2018. He then continued his studies at the University of Ottawa and has completed his Fellowship training in Sports and Exercise Medicine in 2019. He is currently board certified as a Sport and Exercise Physician and Family Physician in Canada. Dr. Moroz has been trained and has expertise in the use of ultrasound guidance for clinical procedures, injections and for diagnostic purposes. He currently works with McGill University varsity sports teams. Dr Moroz aims to help his patients to pursue their love of athletics throughout their lives, from young people to senior athletes, and has a particular interest in injury prevention.

Pascale holds a Bachelor’s degree in French Studies with a minor in Translation from the University of Montreal. She worked in a medical clinic for over 25 years as a medical secretary. Pascale has been part of the Sports Medicine team since 2020 where she combines her diverse professional experiences as an administrative assistant.

A member of the Institut national du sport du Québec team since 2011, Dr. Suzanne Leclerc is a graduate of the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine. She also holds a Certificate of Additional Proficiency in Sport and Exercise Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She completed a doctorate at McGill University on sports-related concussions. Dr. Leclerc is still involved in research on concussions and has collaborated on various publications and conferences on the issue of concussions in sports and other sports medicine-related topics. She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Université de Montréal. She teaches the musculoskeletal exam to family medicine residents and teaches nurse practitioners at the Université de Montréal. Dr. Leclerc practises sports medicine at the medical and sports clinic of the Institut national du sport du Québec.

Dr. Leclerc has been involved with various national teams since 1998. She was the physician for the national women’s hockey team from 1998 to 2005, and was a physician for their team in 2002 at the Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games. She was the Chief Medical Officer of the national short track speed skating team from 2003 to 2018 and was involved in supporting the team at the 2006, 2010 and 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Dr. Leclerc has been the physician of the women’s national water polo team since 2007 and of the men’s team since 2018. She was part of the medical team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and several Panamerican games (2011, 2015 and 2019).

Dr. Leclerc has contributed to many sports organizations, having previously held the positions of Chair of the CMSQ (Conseil de Médecine du sport du Québec) and Chair of the AQMS (Association québécoise de médecine du sport). Dr. Leclerc continues to meet the challenges and engage with various committees at the national level. She sits on the national committee for the degree in sports medicine from the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine.

Alain Delorme has been contributing to the strength and conditioning coaching of athletes and supporting coaches and sports teams for more than 30 years. He is the Lead Strength and Conditioning at INS Québec and is involved with a many national teams. He also plans and coordinates the gradual return to stress processes for athletes enrolled in a particular process of rehabilitation.

A physical education graduate of McGill University, he has had the opportunity to contribute to the strength and conditioning of many athletes and national, regional and international sports programs, including the national and provincial volleyball, hockey, speed skating, alpine skiing, taekwondo, swimming, diving and synchronized swimming teams. He was also a member of applied research teams in chronic pain and participated in health intervention groups specializing in the gradual return to stress processes after a head trauma and orthopedic injuries.

A former judo national team athlete, Alix joined the Institut national du sport du Québec team as a strength and conditioning coach in January 2019. She holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology, strength and conditioning profile and coaches individual sport athletes at national and international level.

Elena works as a specialized sports psychologist and mental coach, using cognitive-behavioral and humanistic approaches. Elena works with adolescent and adult athletes at the Espoir, Relève, Élite and Excellence levels, dealing with various mental health challenges (performance anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-esteem, identity issues, etc.). Having completed her doctorate in psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal, her thesis focuses on the effects of yoga interventions on the psychological health, quality of life and performance of high-level athletes and circus artists. She is particularly interested in mindfulness interventions, acceptance and engagement therapy, as well as those focusing on emotions and body image.

Evelyne holds a Master’s degree in Physical Activity Sciences from the Université de Montréal. She is mainly involved with the short-track speed skating team and the CHP-Québec para swimming team. She is also dedicated to the development of next generation athletes, playing a lead role in numerous Synergistic Projects with provincial federations. Evelyne was a soccer athlete for many years, but now divides her time between triathlon, climbing, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.

François began his career at the Institut National du Sport, de l’Expertise et de la Performance (INSEP) in France, then joined the Institut national du sport du Québec in 2016, where he currently holds the position of Director of Sport Sciences. François has been Lead of Integrated Sport Teams (IST) and Senior Physiologist for numerous national teams in France and Canada. He was a member of the Canadian boxing team in Tokyo 2020 and the Canadian short-track speed skating team in Beijing 2022. He is also a researcher and consultant in sport science for elite athletes, specializing in applied sport physiology.

François holds a doctorate in Physical Activity from the Université de Toulon in France, and is an associate professor at Université Laval and Université de Sherbrooke. His research focuses on training load monitoring, recovery strategies and injury prevention in elite athletes.

With a Master’s in Kinesiology, François joined INS Québec in 2014. With a diverse sports background and extensive practical experience, he is a strength and conditioning coach for both local and national sports. He ensures that athletes’ performances are improved and that their training load is monitored. Training and sports competition are still part of Francis’s daily life, both professionally and personally.

In addition to his role at INS Québec, Guy is an associate professor at the School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences of the Université de Montréal. Co-founder of “Savoir-Sport”, an online platform that provides scientific information in French for coaches working with high-performance athletes, he is considered an experienced coaching advisor and trainer. He writes training articles for a number of Québec and international magazines and often holds conferences on physical activity and health, as well as on high-performance athlete training. He has edited and co-edited sports policies in both Québec and Canada, including the 2002 and the 2012 Canadian Sport Policy.

Heidi holds a Master’s degree in Physical Activity Sciences (M.Hk), and over the past decade has worked as a certified Mental Performance Consultant (MPC) with numerous athletes and para-athletes around the world. Her experience with high-level athletes is diverse, ranging from Grand Prix to World Cups, from US Opens to World Championships, as well as supporting athletes in the last five Olympic cycles. She has also worked with Excellence Sportive Laurentides as Services Coordinator and as High Performance Director (2021-2024) Her remarkable work with athletes and para-athletes testifies to her commitment to excellence and athlete well-being.

Hicham holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and is currently studying for a master’s degree in physical activity sciences, in partnership with INS Québec. He joined the operations team in 2017 as a reception agent. Now, he alternates between the hats of facilities supervisor, strength and conditioning coach for different sports and student researcher. He also co-created INS Québec’s STEP committee (trainees, students and post-docs).

Ioana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from McGill University and is a former National Team artistic swimmer and 2016 Senior National Champion. She has been working with INS Québec since May 2022 as a physical trainer for Québec and Canadian high-performance athletes. She places great importance on creating a safe and motivating environment for athletes to excel in their sport. Ioana is also interested in safe post-injury rehabilitation.

With a degree in mechanical engineering, a masters in health technology and a doctorate in biomechanical engineering, Julien has developed expertise over the years in the analysis of biomechanics and human movement, inertial signal processing and musculoskeletal modeling. He is passionate about developing new tools for evaluating athlete performance and monitoring training loads. Julien is a researcher at École de technologie supérieure, where he teaches mechanical design as well as human anatomy and physiology. He has practised judo for over 10 years and regularly practises running, climbing and badminton.

With a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and a specialization in sports coaching, Kevin has worked with several national and international athletes over the past decade. His sense of organization and ease of communication and building trusting relationships allows him to support and influence the coaches and athletes assigned to him. Kevin works with the national short track speed skating team and has recently begun steps to earn a master’s degree.

Mathieu joined INS Québec in 2009. He holds a master’s degree in physical activity sciences (biomechanics) from Université de Montréal and has 15 years of experience in movement and performance analysis. He is interested in measuring performance on the field during competitions or in intense training. He is always looking to develop measurement tools and methods to better understand athletes: how do they produce their performance and how do they adapt after training?

Doctor of Exercise physiology and holder of a Master’s in Kinesiology, Myriam joined INS Québec in 2015. She is interested in optimizing athlete training, particularly in training planning and monitoring performance training status. She seeks to develop new tools to measure physiological adaptations to training and to better understand the effect of different training protocols on performance. Myriam is also a trainer for the Advanced Coaching Diploma and has been a lecturer at Université Laval.

Nicolas Berryman completed a PhD at Université de Montréal and Université de Poitiers (France). Now a professor at Université du Québec à Montréal, Nicolas joined the INS Québec in 2009 as a sport science consultant (applied exercise physiology). He is also a researcher at the Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. Nicolas’ main research interests are related to the optimization of fitness assessment and training prescription. In addition to being applied to sports performance, this area of research has an important focus on mobility and healthy aging.

Nicolas has been involved in high level sport for almost 20 years. A graduate of the University of Monptellier I, Nicolas has built up an international reputation, particularly in the field of environmental stress and hypoxia training. During the last ten years, he has also been responsible for the high level department, then the performance pole of the National Center of Training in altitude of Font-Romeu.

Joined INS Québec in March 2011 and holds a bachelor in kinesiology from Université de Montréal, Roxanne oversees the management of sports and scientific equipment, and participates in the planning and execution of the scientific team’s interventions on the field. Her passion for sports began when she took her first strides in speed skating and quickly became more involved with athletes from many other sports. His greatest source of motivation is to be able to contribute to the development of these individuals

Holder of a Master’s Degree in Physical Activity Sciences, Simon joined INS Québec in August 2019. As a kinesiologist, he worked in the organization of the Montreal Canadiens for five years, as a Sport Scientist. It is in the context of this role that Simon has developed an expertise in data science as well as in monitoring training load. During his time working for professional hockey leagues, Simon also worked as a Sport Scientist with the Laval Rocket. He ensured that the athletes were kept in peak condition by monitoring neuromuscular fatigue and advising coaches on training planning. Simon, being a former international karate athlete himself, wants to help athletes optimize their progress and win medals.

With a master’s degree in sports performance analysis and a doctorate in physical activity sciences, Sylvain joined INS Québec in 2018 as an exercise physiologist. He has since extended his expertise into data science, providing sport organizations with data visualizations, reporting and prediction tools to inform strategic decision-making. 

As Lead, Data Scientist, Sylvain works to create a culture of data valorization in the service of sports performance, athlete health, decision support and innovation. He actively collaborates with staff and high performance training groups in developing data skills, accessing data in real-time, optimizing data flows and creating insightful visualizations. 

In doing so, he promotes synergy between medico-scientific disciplines and data science, and highlights the expertise of INS Québec. 

Thalia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and has practiced athletics for several years. She is a member of the McGill University women’s soccer team and a member of the Longueuil semi-professional soccer team. Previously an intern, she joined the INS Quebec team in May 2022 where she assists high level athletes in their physical preparation to reach their goals in their respective sports. Thalia also has an interest in researching women in high performance sport.

As a performance scientist, Thomas works in the specialized fields of neuroscience, vision and psychology. His expertise includes skill acquisition, sports performance, perceptual-motor abilities (e.g., visual strategies for decision-making), sports psychology, concussions, and the use of virtual reality. After completing a post-doctorate at the École de technologie supérieure and the CF Montréal Academy, Thomas joined the Institut national du sport du Québec, where he is responsible for research and innovation.

Holder of a doctorate in Vision Neuroscience (Université de Montréal), he works with top athletes and professional, Olympic and Paralympic sports organizations to optimize human performance. An associate professor at the Université de Montréal, Thomas conducts research activities to innovate, inform his practice and advance knowledge, particularly in high-performance sports.

A graduate of the Université de Sherbrooke, Valérie specializes in reathletization. She has a wealth of experience built up over 15 years as a physical trainer, including 10 years with top-level teams at the Centre national d’entraînement en altitude de Font-Romeu. During her time at the CNEA, she developed and led a major reathletization and injury prevention unit that is widely recognized in France.

A doctoral student in exercise physiology and holder of a master’s degree in Kinesiology, Veronica joined INS Québec in 2020. She is interested in optimizing athlete training. She seeks to develop new methods to enhance physiological adaptations to training. Veronica is also a running, triathlon and swimming coach, and is on the teaching staff of the Bachelor of Kinesiology program at UQAM.