1. Michael Garvie
21 Kirkwood Cres. Caledon, Ontario. L7C 1B9
Phone: 405.657.8707 Email: Michael.Garvie@ou.edu
OBJECTIVES:My goal is to gain a valuable opportunity whereby I may be able to apply my
comprehensive understanding and experiences within the fields of health, strength and
conditioning, personal training, sports nutrition, wellness, stress management and exercise
physiology to help other people with their own personal health, wellness and performance goals.
EDUCATION
 BSc in Health and Exercise Science with Honors (May 2015) The University of
Oklahoma — Norman, OK, USA
 Coursework at The University of Central Oklahoma — Edmond, OK, USA (Fall 2010 -
Spring 2012) Physical Education and Health Major
 Coursework at The University of Wisconsin-Superior — Superior, WI, USA (Fall 2009 -
Spring 2010) Physical Education Major with a Minor in Coaching
WORK EXPERIENCE
Athletes Nation Strength & Conditioning Center (St. Albert, AB, Canada) (May 2014 
September 2014)
Junior Strength and Conditioning Coach:
 Led warm-ups and conditioning workouts in addition to core and strength training
sessions
 Assisted in designing core rehabilitation programs for lower body injuries for high
performance hockey players, aged 15-20 years old
 Taught and demonstrated proper Olympic lifting form in a safe setting
 Led off-season workouts for female and male athletes in Hockey, Soccer, Lacrosse,
Football, Baseball and Track & Field
Tireys Training OKC Green Strength and Conditioning (Edmond, OK, USA) (Spring 2011Fall
2013)
Personal Trainer and Intern Strength Coach:
 Specialized in designing static and dynamic pelvic stabilization programs for professional
NFL, NHL, and MMA athletes, as well as UCO football and hockey athletes.
 Assisted and led adult general physical preparedness classes (e.g. kettle-ball and TRX
demonstrations)

2. Varsity Training Center (Brampton, ON, Canada) (Spring 2007 Fall 2013)
On-Ice Skills Development Instructor and Program Planner:
 Worked with male and female hockey players, aged 4 - 40 years old, at all levels ranging
from recreational to high-performance in developing the critical fundamentals of skating,
shooting, puck handling, effective force application and conditioning
VOLENTEER EXPERIENCE
Shadow/Assist at Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center (Norman, OK Fall 2014-Present)
 Shadowing Dr. Ringus in clinical appointments with patients and assisting as directed
when needed. Learning and implementing various optimal patientdoctor mannerisms.
 Shadowing within the Operating Room and asking questions while documenting notes on
what I learned during every surgery/case
Hockey Ministries International (Waterloo, ON, Canada, Kirkland Lake, ON, Canada and
OKC, OK, USA) (Spring 2010  Present)
Camp Counselor and On-ice Power Skating / Skills Instructor
 Worked with kids at all skill levels aged 5-18 years old while aiding them in improving
skating stride-mechanics such as speed, stride angle power and recovery
 I lived in the dorms with kids and helped lead bible studies off the ice and various power
skating sessions on the ice daily
Mentor/Group Leader at Life-Church through ‘Switch Ministries’ (Oklahoma 2014-15)
 Led weekly discussions and gave guidance on life issues experienced by young
adolescents/teens aged 12-18.
 Also was a leader on various retreats, and special events throughout the year that
entailed supervising the teens as well as leading small group studies and discussions
Event Attendant at the State Special Olympics (Oklahoma, USA 2012)
 Helped set-up & run the Javelin & High-Jump events in addition to assisting the athletes
EXTRA-CURRICULAR AND ACHIEVEMENTS
 UW-Superior Dean’s Honor Roll (Fall 2009) and President’s List (Spring 2010)
 UW-Superior Men’s Track and Field Team (2009-2010)
 UCO Dean’s Honor Roll (Fall 2010,Spring 2011, Spring 2012)
 UCO President’s List Honor Roll (Fall 2011)
 UCO ACHA Division 1 Hockey Team (Fall 2010 - Spring 2012)
 Member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity at OU (2012- Present)
 National Scholarship and Leadership Award from Kappa Sigma (2012, 2013, 2014)
 Outstanding Scholar Award from Kappa Sigma Headquarters (2014)
 OU Dean’s Honor Roll (2014 Spring, 2014 Fall)
 OU ACHA Division 1 Hockey Team (Fall 2012-Present)
 First Aid and CPR certified through the American Red Cross

3.  Certified Personal Trainer
REFERENCES
Dr. Vytautas Ringus-Orthopaedic Surgeon at OSC in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. 364.685.9317
Stacey Bauman- Program Director of Hockey Ministries Camps in OKC- 405.609.9338
Dan Lajoie-Owner and Head CSCS at Athletes Nation - 780.919.4334