LEADERSHIP

DAVID HENDERSON

FOUNDER & HEAD COACH

As the founder of our gym, David is an experienced personal trainer and coach with over 14 years of expertise. As a West End resident for the past 8 years, he is passionate about introducing a new fitness community to this vibrant neighbourhood. From training clients with physical and development disabilities to coaching professional athletes, David has a diverse range of experience. His goal-oriented approach in both personal and group training sessions reflects his commitment to improving both physical and mental health. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete, David will meet you where you are and help you achieve your fitness goals. Contact David today to start your fitness journey.

AIMEE DOHERTY

CO-FOUNDER & GENERAL MANAGER

As the co-founder and general manager of Denman Athletics, Aimee brings 15 years of expertise in psychology and behaviour change. Aimee’s holistic approach to health considers not only physical well-being but also mental, social, and nutritional needs. By assessing your behaviour and thought patterns, she helps redesign them to create lasting lifestyle changes that enhance your overall quality of life.

Have any inquiries about Denman Athletics? Reach out to Aimee, and she will provide you with all the answers you need.

NICOLE ROONEY

OPERATIONS MANAGER

As operations manager, Nicole works behind the scenes, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and seamlessly. With a passion for fitness (mainly Gaelic football – an Irish sport) and a knack for organizational efficiency, Nicole plays a pivotal role in shaping the experience of every member who walks through our doors.

At Denman Athletics, our members are at the heart of everything we do, and Nicole embodies this principle wholeheartedly. Always approachable and attentive to member feedback, Nicole strives to continuously improve our services and facilities.

OUR COACHES

MATHEUS PERUCCI

PERSONAL TRAINER & GROUP COACH

Matheus is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He holds a degree in Physical Education and is CrossFit Level 2 certified, having also completed an Olympic weightlifting seminar with Dmitry Klokov. With over 10 years of experience in strength and conditioning, Matheus is dedicated to helping his clients achieve health and wellness, ensuring they are pain-free and ready to live their lives to the fullest.

Matheus has been passionate about sports from a young age, he has been surfing since the age of 12. This early commitment to surfing laid the foundation for his training approach today. Now, he brings that same focus to his training, pushing hard and helping others do the same.

ELLY PETCH

PERSONAL TRAINER & GROUP COACH

Elly is a former sports therapist specializing in professional basketball, she brings a wealth of experience in optimizing athletic performance and recovery. With nine years in the fitness industry and a competitive background in swimming, taekwondo, and track and field, she understands the demands and dedication required for peak performance.

Elly’s passion for calisthenics drives her to create engaging and dynamic fitness routines that make working out enjoyable. Whether you’re looking to enhance your athletic abilities or simply want to make fitness a fun part of your daily life, Elly is here to guide and inspire you every step of the way.

RACHAEL UROSEVIC

PERSONAL TRAINER & GROUP COACH

Coach Rachael grew up playing competitive basketball which she competed in for 15 years. She played for Queen’s University while completing her undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature. She found the sport of CrossFit during the offseason in 2012 and began coaching a variety of group classes by the summer of 2014. This included sport-specific PTs, youth classes and Olympic lifting. Rachael has experience coaching adults and youth of all backgrounds and skill levels which has inspired her learning of new training styles and methodologies over the years.

Since 2022, to fully feel like a Vancouverite, she began her trail running journey. If you don’t see her picking up heavy things, she is probably frolicking in a forest preparing for an upcoming event that she has equal nerves and excitement about.

Coach Rachael holds her CF-L2 and CF-OLY Level 1, amongst other certifications.

JADEN LARKER

PERSONAL TRAINER & GROUP COACH

Jaden is a former Computer Science/SEN teacher who, having taught in a variety of school environments including most recently in Thailand, decided to re-qualify as a Personal Trainer after finding Calisthenics as an effective way to manage his own mental health. He has brought his teaching skillset into his coaching to create an adaptive style that finds the most effective ways to coach a vast variety of individuals and levels of training experience. He believes that training is an amazing way to improve your mental health through the pursuit of your physical health.

Jaden has always been a passionate hiker and wild camper and, after completing the Cumbria Way in England and the West Highland Way in Scotland, fell into Ultra Mountain Running. He’s run several 50K’s and most recently completed The Arc of Attrition, an 80K race along the Cornish Coast in the UK.