OUR KINESIOLOGISTS

Dan grew up in Pasadena, Newfoundland just a short walk away from the local baseball field and basketball court. His passion for sports and athletics was evident from a young age, playing any sport he could.

After high school, Dan pursued his interest in human movement and performance while studying Kinesiology at Memorial University from 2010-2015. Throughout his undergrad degree, Dan began training local high school athletes and instructing fitness classes in the St. John’s area. 

Dan’s passion for high-level athletics and sports performance continued to grow, which led him to move to Houston, Texas in 2016 to study for his Master's in the field of Athletic Training. While attending the University of Houston, Dan worked with a variety of D1 sports teams, including Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Football, Track & Field, and Volleyball. 

In his final year, Dan was fortunate to work and travel with the men’s basketball team, an NCAA D1 powerhouse program led by Hall of Fame coach Kelvin Sampson. The Cougars, which continually produces NBA and Euro League talent, made the March Madness Tournament every season since 2018, highlighted by runs to the: Sweet Sixteen (2019), Elite 8 (2022), and Final Four (2021).

After graduating with his Master’s in Athletic Training, Dan moved back to Newfoundland in 2018 and accepted the role of Director of Sports Performance for the St. John’s Edge basketball team of the NBLC. During his time with the Edge, Dan handled the daily physical training and rehabilitative work with the team and worked with notable athletes such as Carl English, Glen “Big Baby’ Davis, and Satnam Sing. 

Helping athletes develop physically and mentally is one of Daniel’s true joys. 

• B. Kin. Memorial University of Newfoundland
• M. AT University of Houston

Nick grew up in Paradise, Newfoundland, where he played various sports, but was primarily interested in soccer and hockey. As he got older, Nick developed a deeper passion for hockey as he moved to Aurora, Ontario at 14 years old to attend St. Andrews College and play AAA hockey with the York Simcoe Express. After two years, Nick was drafted to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, where he played 42 games with the Rimouski Oceanic. During his three years away, Nick became increasingly interested in human movement, healthy living, and preventive medicine. This led to his decision to return home and pursue this new passion.

After attending Mount Pearl Senior High for his final year of high school, Nick began his Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Recreation degree at Memorial University and is now pursuing his Masters in Kinesiology. Following this, he plans to pursue his dream of a career in medicine.

Although Nick has shifted his priorities toward academics since being home, he continues to stay active in the sports community by playing with the CBR Junior Renegades and is now entering his second season with the CBS Senior Blues. 

Additionally, Nick has been heavily involved with Ball Hockey Newfoundland as he continues to represent his province and country at both national and international levels.

At Attain, Nick is a big part of progressing Newfoundland sports, helping clients through recovery with effective rehab programs, and assisting athletes to reach their full potential and performance through individualized Strength and conditioning plans.

B. HKRC, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Sarah has been actively involved in sports her whole life. Growing up in Torbay, she began playing volleyball and basketball at a young age, eventually shifting her focus to basketball. She has played on numerous provincial and club basketball teams in junior high and high school, as well as representing her school team. Since high school, she has played in the local Division 1 & 2 basketball leagues. She also coached the senior girl's basketball team at her former high school, Holy Trinity High.

Through her involvement in sports, Sarah gained an interest in training and rehabilitation of sports injuries. She has been able to apply her Kinesiology skills to her team, helping them enhance their physical performance.

Sarah has been actively involved in sports her whole life. Growing up in Torbay, she began playing volleyball and basketball at a young age, eventually shifting her focus to basketball. She has played on numerous provincial and club basketball teams in junior high and high school, as well as representing her school team. Since high school, she has played in the local Division 1 & 2 basketball leagues. She also coached the senior g basketball team at her former high school, Holy Trinity High.

• B. HKRC, Memorial University of Newfoundland 

 Born in Mount Pearl, Jesse grew up playing his minor hockey with the Mount Pearl Blades, along with playing a season of Under 18 AAA hockey with the St. John’s Privateers. Following this, Jesse was drafted to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. He moved away at 16 years old to play for a total of 5 seasons with the Quebec Remparts, Chicoutimi Sagueneens and Acadie-Bathurst Titan. During his time playing in the QMJHL, Jesse trained in world class facilities, developing a passion for exercise and healthy living.

When not working hard on the ice, Jesse spent hours volunteering in the communities in which he played, specifically giving tickets to home games to children battling cancer and inviting them into the dressing room after the game to meet the team!

After his QMJHL career, Jesse moved on to attend the University of Prince Edward Island where he played Atlantic University Sport Hockey for over three seasons. While playing for the Panthers, he also completed a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, graduating in 2022 with honors distinction.

Most recently, Jesse played Professional Hockey in England for the Telford Tigers, and will be playing in France for the 2024-2025 Season for the Valenciennes Devils. 

B. Kin, University of Prince Edward Island

Growing up in Bay Roberts, Darcy gained a passion for all things sports. From there, his attention shifted to training athletes and people looking to change their lives through exercise for the better.

Darcy completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree through Memorial University in 2021 and followed this up by completing his Masters in Sports Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh in the spring of 2024. He currently has completed KILO strength coach training, as well as other strength and conditioning courses.

Darcy’s experience in Pittsburgh has allowed him to build knowledge about the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. In Pittsburgh, Darcy taught university courses in Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, and worked as a student team manager for the female NCAA fastpitch softball team.

Darcy is excited to join the Attain team and continue to work with athletes and individuals of all levels on their journey to rehabilitation and succeed at the highest level of sport performance!

B. Kin, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Msc. Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh