MCC COACHES
The Driving Force Behind our Champions
Our coaches are the backbone of our club. Committed to helping members reach their personal paddling goals, these are the people who create excellence in athletes everyday. Whether they’re looking to improve basic boat skills, increasing general fitness or compete for Canada at Junior and Senior international events, our coaches are there to see them through to the end. We’re proud to present our amazing team of qualified coaches.
Head Coach
Doug Tutty
Doug Tutty began his paddling career at the Mississauga Canoe Club in 1978 and while training at the club won over 30 gold medals in the Canadian National Championships. Doug joined the MCC coaching ranks in 1990 and graduated from the National Coaching Institute at the University of Victoria in 1992. Doug has been training athletes for excellence for over 20 years, and was the Junior National Team head coach from 1993 to 1995
High Performance Coach
Helen Savin
With more than 30 years of experience coaching athletes at both the national and international level, Helen helps athletes achieve their goals with a keen focus on technical expertise. Helen began her paddling career in 1978 at the Dynamo Canoe Club (USSR) and went on to join the National USSR Team where she paddled at the national and international level. Her passion for the sport and formal education in coaching has led her to head the National Kazakhstan Women’s Team, Richmond Hill Canoe Club, Sudbury Canoe Club and most recently re-joining the Mississauga Canoe Club as High Performance Coach.
High Performance Coach
Drayton Coolen
Drayton leads the high performance program at Mississauga Canoe Club.
Masters Coach
Jeremy Poulin
Jeremy was first introduced to the world of paddling in a summer camp in 2015, and has since fell in love with the sport. For the past 3 years, he has enjoyed sharing his passion and knowledge with developing athletes in Edmonton, and strives to provide a fun, encouraging and competitive environment for the Masters Racing team at MCC. Jeremy has had the fortune of competing at the national and international level and hopes to channel these experiences through his coaching.
Youth Racing Coach
Dylan Schrotter
Dylan began his paddling journey by joining the Youth Racing program in 2015 and for the past 2 years has looked to create the same inviting atmosphere as when he started as the program lead for the Youth Racing group. Dylan looks to share his love for the sport with the next generation of paddlers at the Mississauga Canoe Club by focusing on enjoying time on the water with friends and building a team centred environment. Dylan also continues to enjoy paddling at a competitive national level
Summer Camp Coordinator
Emily Bard
Emily joined the Mississauga Canoe Club as a summer camp counselor in 2019, igniting a passion for the sport. Since 2021, she has thrived in her role as a summer camp coordinator, finding joy in orchestrating engaging activities and ensuring a fun atmosphere for all campers. Currently pursuing a career in education, Emily dedicates herself to teaching foundational skills in canoeing and kayaking while nurturing meaningful connections with campers. With a commitment to creating lasting memories and fostering inclusivity at the canoe club, Emily eagerly anticipates the opportunity to craft even more unforgettable moments with each new group of campers!