RMCC is committed to The Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) coaching philosophy which a framework designed to support athletes' development throughout their sporting journey. It is rooted in principles of human growth and development, focusing on ensuring that athletes receive age-appropriate training and competition opportunities. This philosophy emphasizes the importance of creating positive, inclusive, and supportive environments that foster lifelong participation in sport while also nurturing high-performance potential for those aiming for elite levels. All of our coaches and instructors are either NCCP or PMBIA certified, are committed to Safe Sport and have undergone vulnerable sector checks.

Head Coaching Team

  • Kevin Eaton- AMP

    Cycling and snowboarding drew Kevin to the Bow Valley from Nova Scotia in 1997 after completing his Recreation Management Diploma. Since then he has coached many adult & youth mountain bike programs in Banff and Canmore. Coaching for RMCC for the past 15 seasons. In addition to his mountain bike coaching experience, Kevin has 30 years experience coaching / instructing full-time in the ski & snowboard industry, including certifying some of Canada’s top snowboard instructors and is a member of the Canadian Snowboard Instructors Association hall of fame.

    Inspired by RMCC youth riders, he rekindled a passion for racing in 2014 and continues to race in Enduro events every year alongside the Athletes and Coaches of the AMP Enduro Program.
    “I love sharing the passion of riding bikes with riders of all ages and abilities.”

    Inspired by RMCC youth riders, he rekindled a passion for racing in 2014 and raced the Kootenay Rockies Enduro Series finishing 3rd overall in the masters category and 2nd overall in 2015.
    “I love sharing the passion of riding bikes with riders of all ages and abilities.” 

    PMBIA Level 4

    NCCP Certified #590879

    Ready to Race! MTB Skills and Tactics

    Ready to Race! Training Basics

    Ready to Race! Training to Race

    Skills and Tactic Practical - BMX

  • Jamie Lamb- XC

    Jamie started cross-country racing in 1998, and was hooked immediately, competing at the Canada Games for Nova Scotia, and following the Canada Cup circuit as a junior.
    Jamie has received multiple NCCP certifications, has received Red Cross’ First Responder first aid training, and has volunteer coaching experience with the Nova Scotia Provincial Team and the Cyclesmith Junior Race Team, as well as having engaged in private coaching for multiple years.  Jamie coached with RMCC in 2023, and enjoyed the complimentary balance of assisting older racers fine tune their advanced skills, while also helping newer and less confident riders form a foundation of skills and stoke that will have them enjoying the trails for years to come.

    Jamie lives in Calgary with his partner, Zuzana, and their two daughters, who both participate in the Club’s Youth Revolution program.  Jamie currently focuses on enduro racing though he still puts on a skinsuit once or twice a year.

    PMBIA 1

    NCCP Certified

  • James Kendal- Road

    James developed a love for cycling at a young age after leaving competitive swimming and started his racing journey in the Edmonton area when he was just thirteen. Cycling was freedom to explore endless roads in and around Edmonton but learning how to race and find a pathway to racing was cryptic at the time. James’s coaching philosophy is is rooted in helping athletes reach their full potential and guide them on the pathway towards excellence and passion for a lifelong love of sport.

    Since joining RMCC in 2010, James has been an active club member and dedicated a number of years to various leadership positions such as President and Treasurer. Additionally, he serves as a cyclocross race organizer. James’  contributions extend beyond our local community and served on the Alberta Bicycle Association (ABA) board of directors from 2015 to 2023 and now works as an Executive Director for the ABA. James is pursuing his NCCP Comp Dev Certification.

    NCCP Certified
    #5660344

  • Sonya Pollock- Adult MTB

    When Sonya moved to Canmore almost 15 years ago, she was drawn to mountain biking and hasn't put her bike down since. Inspired by the stoke of her early mountain bike mentors, Sonya took up coaching and has now been active with RMCC for a decade - from a volunteer to adult program head coach. She loves all aspects of mountain biking - be it a big climb, a challenging descent, or catching air in the bike park. Sonya's favourite part about coaching is "watching people achieve their goals and face their fears, especially when they accomplish something they once thought was impossible".

    NCCP Certified

    PMBIA Level 1

    PMBIA AIR Module

  • Josh Herreman- Youth MTB

    For the past 20 years, I've been passionate about all things on two wheels. My journey began in motocross racing, and over the last decade, I've transitioned to XC and Enduro mountain biking. Recently, I've made a career shift into MTB coaching and program development, where I can share my love for the sport.

    I'm a PMBIA Level 1 instructor, currently working towards my HopON certification, and I'm committed to expanding my skills through ongoing professional development and spending as much time on the trails as possible.

    NCCP Certified #6849796

    PMBIA Level 1