DAVID PAGLIOCCHINI
David was born and raised just minutes away from Temple Gym and is proud to be a Kelowna local. Growing up in Kelowna, David participated in an array of sports including soccer, hockey, basketball, football and track and field. He competed for Kelowna United of the B.C Premier Soccer League until the age of 18 when a chronic knee injury forced him to the sidelines. While he continues to play at a recreational level, David’s focus has shifted to coaching the next generation of young soccer players in the valley.
While his primary focus at Temple Gym is training young athletes, David also offers personal training sessions to all gym members.David’s passion for physical fitness led him to study Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia. After earning his MSc in Exercise Physiology, David returned to the Okanagan to pursue a career in the fitness industry. He continues to improve his qualifications as a strength and conditioning specialist, making him an invaluable member of our team. By combining knowledge gained in the classroom with years of practical experience, David has become an industry leader in the field of physical fitness. Contact David at dpaglioc@gmail.com and let him help you make your fitness dreams become a reality.
Qualifications
BSc Human Kinetics
MSc in Exercise Physiology
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Level 1 Olympic Lifting Coach
Functional Movement Screen Certification
National Coaching Certification Program
IAN DEANS
Ian grew up in Kelowna, and has graduated from UBCO with a degree in Human Kinetics. Since that time, he has gone on to do a postgraduate masters program in Clinical Exercise Physiology. He is also certified with ACSM, NCCP and has his CPR Level HCP. While education has played a large role in Ian’s life, his true passion has always been in outdoor sports, more specifically, ski racing. He spent 10 years racing on the Canadian National Ski Cross Team, where he competed across the globe at the World Cup and Olympic levels. After his skiing career, Ian got certified in CSCF Level 4, which is the highest certification for ski coaching.
With the experience and education obtained, Ian is a vital addition to our facility where he coaches and trains elite level athletes to perform on the world’s biggest stages. He is currently working with Professional, National and Provincial level athletes in various sports. To give back to the skiing community, Ian provides coaching clinics to local clubs to help develop younger athletes into future stars.
Qualifications
BSc Human Kinetics
MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology
CSCF Level 4
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
NCCP Certified
CPR Level HCP
DAX BASTILLO
Dax is originally from Manila but grew in North Vancouver, moving to Kelowna to study at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. In addition to a BSc in Human Kinetics, he also has an MSc of Physiotherapy from UBC. Driven for a passion of sports, he grew up playing a variety of sports. With a focus on basketball, his other sports include: tennis, swimming, baseball, volleyball, and boxing.
Dax’s main focus is in developing and coaching younger athletes and people into healthy, motivated and driven adults. He currently trains at Temple Gym in the personal training section with a focus on Olympic and Compound lifts. He believes everyone has an attainable potential.
Qualifications
BSc in Human Kinetics
MSc in Physiotherapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
NCCP Certified
CPR Level C
First Aid Certified