Hello! I'm Darby
I'm a kinesiology graduate from UVic. I participate in a variety of strength sports and love to pass on the knowledge I have gained through experience and training in Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and various other compound movements.
Darby Sutton
Kinesiologist, Personal Trainer, Varsity Olympic Weightlifting Specialist, and Barbell Movement Class Instructor
Phone:
250-983-6076
Email:
Location:
Ashcroft, B.C.
WORK & VOLENTEER EXPERIENCE
2020
Fire Fighter
ASHCROFT VOLUNTEER FIRE-RESCUE
Working as part of a team to contain structure fires and assist those in need.
2018-2020
Head Weightlifting Coach for all UVic Varsity Teams
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
As part of the Strength and Conditioning Pathway at UVic I volunteered 5-7 hours a week to bettering athletes form and understanding of the Olympic Lifts in addition to creating a coaching resource for my colleges.
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2017-2020
Women's Lifting and Powerlifting Instructor
CARSA
At the UVic Center for Athletics Recreation and Special Abilities I teach small groups of 2-6 how to properly use a barbell and various free weights in addition to proper warm-ups and stretches based on individual need.
2018-2020
Personal Trainer
CARSA
Assisting clients with various modalities of fitness during one on one personal training sessions.
2017-2019
Strength Trainer
2017-2019
Youth Orientation Leader
2016
Crossfit Instructor
CARSA
Attending the weight room as a strength trainer, ensuring a safe cleanly space for all gym users. Assisting patrons based on need and individual request.
CARSA
Lead students aged 14-16 through the gym to ensure proper knowledge of gym etiquette and proper form when using equipment.
Crossfit Vic City
Facilitated fitness for a client with a neurological condition causing spontaneous tremors and collapse. We incorporate brain exercises with strength and conditioning to maximize recovery.
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2014-2016
Wildland Fire Fighter
Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resources
Worked to contain wildfires through use of fire hose, trench digging, fuel removal, teamwork, communication, and labor intensive tasks. Helped co-workers with daily fitness workouts. In addition to a summer as the Quesnel Heli Base Manager coordinating helicopter operations in accordance to fire activity.
2014
West Fraser Mill Clean-up
2010-2014
Kwik Kleen Laundromat
Kwik Vak
Cleaning West Fraser Mill on weekends using cleaning tools, and working as a team to get the job done safely and effectively.
KWIK KLEEN LAUNDROMAT AND DRY CLEANING
Keeping the establishment organized and clean, operating industrial washing machines, dryers, repairing coveralls, helping customers, and running the business on weekends.
EDUCATION
2014-2020
Bachelor Degree
UNIVERSITY
Over the course of several years I have progressed through a Kinesiology degree after the realization that a degree in the health field suited my interests better than a Biology degree.
2019-2020
Strength and Conditioning Pathway
SMALL GROUP HANDS ON EDUCATION
Over the course of two years in University I partook in an exclusive pathway with the aim to improve coaching skills through directed studies, seminars, and 5-7 hours or hands on experience a week.
2019
NCCP Modules
COACHING
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NCCP Basic Mental Skills
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NCCP Coaching and Leading Effectively
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NCCP Design a Basic Sport Program
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NCCP Managing Conflict
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NCCP Planning a Practice
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NCCP Teaching and Learning
2019
Olympic Weightlifting Education
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Through my NCCP Intro to Olympic Weightlifting Coaching course, my own directed studies project "Best Methods and Practices for Teaching the Olympic Lifts to Varsity Level Athletes" as well as my personal experience competing in the sport.
2016-2018
Personal Trainer Education
FITNESS TRAINING
With my personal trainer education I have learned how to better help clients be healthier and happier through fitness.
2016
Crossfit Level 1 Certification
FITNESS TRAINING
I gained a better understanding on how to instruct functional movements and adjust exercises based on a individual needs.
EXPERTISE
Exercise Prescription
Injury Rehabilitation
Movement Evaluation
Weightlifting Instruction
Coaching Groups
Teamwork
CERTIFICATES
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Standard First Aid and CPR/AED C
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BC Ministry of Forests Boot Camp Completion
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Crossfit Level 1 Instructor Certification
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S100 Fire Suppression
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Fitness Theory and Exercise Physiology
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Personal Trainer
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Weight Room Instructor
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Weightlifting Coach "in Training"
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OHSE - Biosaftey Awareness
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Basic Mental Skills
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Coaching and Leading Effectively
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Designing a Basic Sport Program
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Managing Conflict
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Planning a Practice
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Teaching and Learning
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OHSE- Biosaftey emergency response procedures
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OHSE - Blood-bourne Pathogens
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OHSE - WHIMIS
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TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
LAB EXPERIENCE
Through my education I have had numerous opportunities to take part in and conduct laboratory experiments such as VO2 max, sweat, and EMG analysis.
Sweat Analysis Lab: Cycle for 30 mins at 150 watts of resistance to collect a sweat sample which which can be analysed in a chemistry lab.
Participant in Various EMG Tests: Electromyography is a technique for evaluating and recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles
COMPETITION EXPERIENCE
I have competed in a variety of sports placing in the top percentile in the strength sports. These sports include Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting, Crossfit, Roller Derby, Track and Field, Hockey, Soccer, and Gymnastics.
Track and Field Regionals: Preforming the Hammer Throw, I qualified for Provincials at this meet.
Olympic Weightlifting Provincials: In this photo I am preforming a clean and jerk. I totaled 361lbs/164kgs at this meet and placed first in the Junior category.
My First Powerlifting Meet: In this photo I am deadlifting 440lbs, at this meet I broke all Provincial records, and became the number 1 athlete in my age category across Canada.
Roller Derby: In this picture I am acting as the "Jammer" the person who passes the opposing team members to gain points.
Crossfit Workout: A HERO workout at Vic City Crossfit consisting of cleans and handstand walks.
45lb Weighted Hang: I participated in my own study to determine the optimal qualities to be a climber as I do not climb a high grade I could deduct that whatever others performed better in was the attribute of interest. Other tests included: Flexibility, 1RM hamstring curl, 1RM weighted pull-up, hollow-rock hold, and max meters in 1 minute on the ski erg.
TEST BATTERY ADMINISTRATION & PARTICIPATION
I have run a variety of tests on a variety of participants such as the UVic Varsity Women's Soccer team for the 30-15, 40 meter time, and vertical jump height. In addition, I regularly perform force velocity testing on the UVic Varsity teams using the Tendo barbell attachment. I have created and run a test battery on climbers to determine the required physical qualities to be a great climber. Lastly, I created and ran an experiment measuring EMG of the medial gastrocnemius of athletic students to measure the change in power following dynamic and passive stretching.
Measurement of Muscle Force Following Two Stretching Conditions:
I would lead participants up for their baseline test without any stretching conditions, the participant would then use the barbell in the high-bar back squat position to planter flex their ankles into the safeties to create a maximum voluntary isometric contraction. Following this participants would do a dynamic stretch and a static stretch with a maximum voluntary contraction following each stretch condition.
RESEARCH
Research conducted includes: Directed studies project on rotator cuff injuries care and prevention, a coaching guide for Olympic Weightlifting, Comparison of Alternative Rehabilitative Modalities for Stroke Patients,
Sweat Analysis, Testing Results as seen above, in addition to a variety of assignments throughout my education.
Conference Poster: Poster describes research on rehabilitative modalities and order of treatments for stroke patients.
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Directed Study Project: Instructional tool for Olympic Lifts
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Sweat Analysis: Report on my own sweat analysis as seen in Laboratory Experience.
HOBBIES
In addition to the listed competition sports I am active in a variety of other activities outside of school including: Cycling, skiing, hiking, motorcycles, ATVs, gardening, art, and crab fishing out of my canoe.
