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Coach Natasha Quan-Vie
Committed to continuous learning, reflective practice and building an athlete-centred sprint program that supports performance, belonging and personal growth.
Program
Sprints, Hurdles and Jumps – Age 14+ (60m to 400m, 60mH to 400mH, Long Jump, Triple Jump)
Athletics Canada
- Club Coach – Sprints and Hurdles
- Sport Coach
- NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport
- NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability
- Safe Sport Training
- Decision Makers
- Direct Athlete Contact
- No Direct Athlete Contact
Australian Athletics National Member ID: 207767
- Athletics Coach Bronze Badge Certification
- Athletics Coach Silver Certification (In progress)
A certified sprint coach with 12 years of coaching experience and a distinguished background as a nationally ranked Canadian sprinter, Natasha specializes in developing youth and junior athletes across the 60m, 100m, 200m, 300m, 400m, and sprint relay events.
Known for creating safe, welcoming, and high-performance training environments, Natasha focuses on developing sound sprint mechanics, strength, confidence, resilience, and the skills needed for long-term athletic success.
Athletes coached have achieved provincial records, national medals, and selection to Canadian international teams. With a strong emphasis on athlete development and long-term potential, Natasha is committed to helping athletes reach their goals both on and off the track.
Coaching Philosophy
Athlete development comes before medals. My role is to teach athletes how and why they train, build the physical and mental skills required for lasting performance, and provide an environment where they feel safe, supported and challenged. I emphasize technical mastery, age-appropriate strength, communication, mental well-being and thoughtful progression to reduce injury and burnout. I continually adapt my program to the individual needs of each athlete and believe success includes becoming a confident athlete, a supportive teammate and a good human being.
Athletics Background
Former nationally ranked Canadian sprinter who progressed from provincial school competition to national and international events within one year of joining club track. Competed among Canada’s leading junior and senior sprinters in the 100m and 200m.
1996
- Gold medalist in the 100m and 200m at the Canadian Junior National Championships; ranked No. 1 junior in Canada in both events.
- Selected as one of 12 Canadian national team members for the World Junior Championships in Sydney, Australia.
- Bronze medalist in the 200m at the Harry Jerome International Track Classic and in the 100m at the International Prep Invitational.
1995
- Fifth in the 200m at the Canadian Senior National Championships; received Sport Canada high-performance carding.
- Ranked among Canada’s top two juniors in both the 100m and 200m; finalist at international meets in Canada and the United States.
1994
- Gold medalist in the 100m and 200m at the Canadian U17 National Championships.
- Recipient of Athletics Canada’s Myrtle Cook Award for most outstanding athlete; bronze medalist in the 100m at the Mt. SAC Invitational.
1992
- Provincial record holder in the 60m.