Our Coach
Krassimir Velkov began his running career in elementary school when he was 8 years old. At the age of 12 he started his professional training and competition experience at one of the prestigious sports high schools in his native Bulgaria.
Krassimir became a top competitor hurdler in Bulgarian national competitions and was a provincial champion several times.
He continued his career through the National Sports University in Bulgaria, where he obtained a B.Sc in Track and
Field Coaching, B.Sc. in Physical Education and a B.Sc. in Physiotherapy. To further broaden the scope of his knowledge and skills, he obtained a certificate in Classical and Chinese massage as well as a certificate for being a track and field official. In Canada, Krassimir has become a BCRPA certified fitness instructor.
Krassimir became a top competitor hurdler in Bulgarian national competitions and was a provincial champion several times.
He continued his career through the National Sports University in Bulgaria, where he obtained a B.Sc in Track and
Field Coaching, B.Sc. in Physical Education and a B.Sc. in Physiotherapy. To further broaden the scope of his knowledge and skills, he obtained a certificate in Classical and Chinese massage as well as a certificate for being a track and field official. In Canada, Krassimir has become a BCRPA certified fitness instructor.