Our Athlete Testimonials
From the People Who Train Here
Every person at Northern Strength Academy in Whitehorse, YT has their own reason for walking through the door and their own story of growth. These testimonials highlight what it feels like to be part of a place that pushes you, supports you, and cares about your progress.
If you’re wondering what it’s like to train here, start by hearing from the people who already do.
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Gavin McKenna
“The training program that NSA provides for me is professional and helps me prepare for the long season ahead in every single way. They know my exact wants and needs for my summer training and make sure I am in an environment where I can achieve my goals and be 100% ready. On top of that they are great people who truly care about their athletes.”
Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
Sophie Tremblay Morissette
“I joined NSA almost three years ago and I still look forward to every class. I feel stronger, healthier and the workouts really complement my running goals. I’m getting closer to 40 and I’ve set multiple personal bests from 1km to 10km while staying injury free since joining NSA. The team is knowledgeable, kind, patient and super welcoming. I love it!”
Joe Hanson
“NSA has been a huge game changer in my athletic career. Their highly talented and intelligent staff have helped me with intense training and treatment, but also taught me so much about maintaining and improving my body on my own. The support that I’ve had from NSA has made me a stronger athlete and more effective player, while reducing injury.”
Treaty United (Ireland)
Maddie Nicholson
“I’ve trained at NSA for four summers, building strength, speed, and confidence that directly translated to my on-ice performance. The targeted programs, expert coaching, and strong sense of community made a huge impact-especially working with Ben, whose guidance has been invaluable to my development.”
Uppsala Hockey Club – NDHL (Sweden)
Dylan Cozens
“Training with NSA this summer was a turning point in my offseason. My body naturally put on more weight and I can in the season feeling bigger, stronger and faster than ever before. The remote training setup using teambuildr was seamless. This summer really set the foundation for me to step into the season in the best shape of my career.”
Ottawa Senators (NHL)
Tori Vollmer
“I started training at NSA at 13, where I built a strong technical base. As my ski career progressed, NSA has remained my home for off-season training, injury recovery, and performance development. Their expert coaching and motivating environment continue to help me return to snow stronger and more agile.”
Fernie Alpine Ski Team