NICK BLAIR

Nick is a Performance Coach here at Orka Performance in Calgary, Alberta and is a Certified Personal Trainer through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP-CPT).

He is currently completing a Master’s in Applied Exercise Physiology (MKIN) at the University of Calgary, after graduating with honours from the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BSKIN) program at the University of New Brunswick in 2024.

Nick’s love for strength and conditioning grew while working with varsity athletes at UNB, where he served as a student athletic therapist and integrated support team lead for the women’s soccer and men’s basketball teams. That foundation then led him to a coaching role at the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic in Fredericton, where he worked with athletes across sports such as basketball, soccer, hockey, swimming, and cross-country skiing—from youth development to USport levels of competition.

Nick brings a calm, focused energy to his sessions and aims to build trust, confidence, and drive in everyone he coaches. He believes in building strong coach-athlete relationships and creating a supportive, empowering environment that drives meaningful progress—on and off the field.

Outside the gym, Nick enjoys spending time with friends and family, heading out for long-distance runs, and playing (admittedly below-average) golf. He’s committed to ongoing learning and growth—not just as a coach, but as a person. Nick sees performance is a lifelong pursuit, and he’s passionate about guiding others on that path, helping them pursue their best.