Walter Martindale joined MBRC as Head Coach in the late summer of 2026. His wealth of coaching experience and his knowledge of biomechanics inform his coaching philosophy. Walter has worked with rowers and coaches in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, B.C., and New Zealand. He has a Bachelor of Physical Education, and a Master of Physical Education in Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology from UBC. He also has a black belt in aikido and in judo and enjoys target shooting. 

Link to “Towards optimizing rowing technique” by Brian Sanderson and Walter Martindale Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, September 1986  18(4): 454-68.