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Alex Ogbongbemiga ,Owner | Coaching Director | CSCS, BA ECON, RMT.
Prior to establishing SMART PERFORMANCE Training Center & Clinic, Alex was selected 36th overall in the 2016 CFL Draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Alex played 2 years in the CFL for the Edmonton Eskimos and the BC Lions. Alex mentored local athletes Chuba Hubbard, Amen Ogbongbemiga, Albert Reese through their high school recruiting process leading to their signing at DIV 1 Oklahoma State and Mississippi State. Alex enjoys sharing his passion of coaching with young athletes, as he believes they are the future. Alex enjoys sharing the mistakes he made during his sports career to young athletes to ensure they don’t make the same. Alex has been fortunate to be coached by 1998 Denver Broncos Superbowl Champion Allen Aldridge, 3-time Vanier cup champion Blake Nill, former Philadelphia Eagles Wide receiver coach Carson Walch, and Strength and condition coach David Swagar. Heavily influenced by his past coaches, Alex bases his coaching philosophy on the lessons he learned through his time under them. “It is a privilege to play sports, appreciate every minute of it and know that there are millions of people who wish to be in your shoes. Be Disciplined, Do your job!”
Alex graduated from the University of Calgary in 2015 with his Bachelor of Arts in Economics, completed his NSCA CSCS (2020) and is Registered Massage Therapist (2021)
Football Career – George Bush High School Houston Texas 2006-2010 | University of Houston Cougars 2010-2011 | University of Calgary Dinos 2011-2013 | Calgary Colts 2015 | Saskatchewan Roughriders 2016 | Edmonton Eskimos 2017-2018 BC Lions 2017-2018
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Aidan Miele ,Performance Coach,Director of High School Training Programs
Aidan is a current member of the Alberta Kinesiology Association and a graduate of the University of Calgary, where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology. While working towards his degree he played linebacker for the Dino’s football team from 2018-2023, winning the National Championship in 2019.
Since moving on from football in 2023, Aidan transitioned into training/competing in the martial art of Muay Thai. Additionally, he continues to be involved in the football community through his coaching at his alma mater, Notre Dame High School.
Being a lifelong athlete Aidan has also been exposed to large number of injuries from knee ligaments, to broken bones, etc. This has provided him with unique opportunities to learn about rehabilitation and exercise modification from some of the best physiotherapists in the city. Aidan is now passionate in sharing his knowledge of performance and rehabilitation to the next generation. He is a firm believer that sports are a marathon not a sprint, and for one to be successful they must stay in the game.
Aidan Miele offers group training and 1 on 1 sessions CloseAidan Miele Performance CoachDirector of High School Training Programs
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Sam Duerr ,Performance Coach,Director of Peewee & Bantam Training Programs
Sam is currently pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Calgary and playing receiver for the Calgary Colts in the CJFL. Prior to playing for the Colts Sam played with the Calgary Dinos. He graduated from Ernest manning high school in 2021.
Born and raised in Calgary Sam is looking to give back to all athletes, using successes and past mistakes to help lead the next generation to success of their own.
Growing up Sam was a multi-sport athlete until specializing in football in grade 11. Having experience playing soccer, basketball, volleyball, racquet sports, golf, track and field. Sam has an understanding of the strength and conditioning requirements for many different sports. Mentored by Alex Ogbongbemiga, Sam is consistently looking for new ways to help athletes unlock their full potential physically and mentally.
Sam Duerr offers group training and 1on1 sessions.
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Tim Duerr ,Assistant Performance Coach
Tim has been part of the SMART PERFORMANCE Training Center & Clinic since 2021, initially as an athlete, at the beginning of his football career with the Ernest Manning Griffins. Tim had the honor of being part of the school’s first-ever Division 1 City Championship team in 2023, which opened doors for him to continue his football journey beyond high school. Tim received a few USPORT offers out of high school but chose to stay in Calgary to play in the CJFL for the Calgary Colts, alongside his brother and SMART PERFORMANCE coach, Sam Duerr. After a season with the Colts, Tim was fortunate to join the University of Calgary Dinos, where hes currently playing while pursuing a degree at the Haskayne School of Business. Tim is excited to get to work to mentor and guide Calgary’s next generation of talented athletes.
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Arielle Fitzgerald ,Business Development Manager
Arielle Fitzgerald is known for her innovative spirit, dedication to community building, and a relentless drive to achieve excellence in every endeavor. Arielle has built a diverse career in business oversight, marketing, and partnerships.
Arielle excels in relationships, launching innovative projects, and is passionate about leveraging technology to improve human health. She serves as an Assistant Coach with the Spartan Track and Field Club and is the Chair of Community Engagement for Run Calgary, where her leadership continues to inspire positive change. In her free time you can find her on a mountain or in the trails, as she also holds two Guinness World Records for the fastest 50K and 100K run on the treadmill.
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