MEET OUR TEAM

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Kyle Clements
Kyle ClementsOwner and Head Instructor
Kyle is the owner and head instructor at Georgian Bay BJJ. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he started training in 2013 in Edmonton before refining his skills at New Level Grappling in Kelowna, BC.

A seasoned competitor across Alberta, British Columbia, and the United States, Kyle has found success in competition as a white belt all the way up to facing black belts.

​Gifted with the athleticism of an upside-down turtle, Kyle is proof positive that if you are willing to put in the work anyone can succeed in Jiu-Jitsu. Kyle takes a well-rounded approach to grappling, emphasizing takedowns, passing, sweeps, and submissions equally

Kristen McCormick
Kristen McCormickCo-owner
As co-owner of Georgian Bay BJJ Kristen wears many hats. She’s one of Coach Kyles assistants helping with kids classes, your go-to for all things apparel, and fellow BJJ student. She started her BJJ journey in March of 2023, but it hasn’t been easy. She had two big soccer injuries since starting but hasn’t let that slow her down. She’s back to hitting the mats hard as she works to improve her skills and is working on completing her Pilates teacher training in 2025.
Trevor Laverdure
Trevor LaverdureCertified Personal Trainer
Qualifications:

  • CrossFit Level 1 Certified
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • 2nd Dan under World Taekwondo Federation
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Strength Trainer

Trevor is a certified personal trainer dedicated to helping individuals reach their personal fitness goals. With over 30 years experience coaching Strength and Conditioning, 10 years experience in Taekwondo, and 5+ years of coaching CrossFit Trevor is our go-to fitness wizard. Through creative programing he provides clients with an accessible and achievable path to better physical and mental health as well as how to create a well rounded healthy lifestyle. He’s passionate about motivating and inspiring people to push their boundaries.

Santana Hemenway
Santana HemenwayYoga and Fitness Industry
With a over a decade-long journey in the yoga and fitness industry, Santana brings wisdom from her mat as a yoga teacher and personal trainer to holding space for fostering growth and inner strength in others. For the past few years, Santana has studied and integrated steel mace and functional strength training into her practice, adding a dynamic and empowering dimension to her classes. This fusion of traditional yoga and innovative strength training has deepened her understanding of biomechanics and integration. Having been a dedicated participant in numerous yoga retreats, teacher trainings, festivals, and workshops, Santana feels the diverse needs and aspirations of the fitness and yoga community. Her unique blend of experiences ensures that her training is both comprehensive and enriching, catering to practitioners of all levels. Join Santana for a beautiful variety of classes, workshops and 1:1 guidance.
Ghost
Ghost
Haaave you met Ghost! This cowardly wolf is head of Security and Customer Relations and is always ready to greet you with a wagging tail. He also heads up Human Resources, so feel free to share your thoughts – he’ll make sure we get the message, especially if it comes with a belly rub or butt scratch!