“Working with Paul brought more perspective to my life!”
I would say working with Paul opened my eyes to not just improving my speed and physical strength but also my mental strength.
Working with Paul brought more perspective to my life! This allowed me to be calm and grounded while training, and to look at all sides of the equation.
Paul taught me to understand my body and be able to feel for myself when something wasn’t right (or when something was). I now don’t have to rely on video or someone to tell me! This is a gift that I will always cherish and be grateful to have!
In just a few months we made huge progress on my sprint mechanics. Paul taught me how to look more like a sprinter (as I transitioned to bobsled from track and field) and less like a high jumper!
“Training with and learning from Paul was an invaluable experience”
I came to Paul with the objectives of developing my speed and improving my running mechanics, he delivered on that and so much more.
Paul taught me how to see and feel the shapes of efficient running, something I had never been exposed to before. His explanations helped me understand how each drill would transfer to my running and he would always be more than happy to answer my (many) questions.
In only a few sessions with Paul, he helped me see the links between the gym, the track, and my sport - a key piece I was missing in my programming puzzle and one that will be fundamental to my training in the future.
Training and learning from Paul was an invaluable experience, he's one of the best coaches I have worked with and one who truly cares about his athletes, both on and off the track/field.
“I had been to many previous trainers but have seen the best results in working with Paul”
Paul has a tremendous amount of expertise that has allowed me to become more explosive on my launch and change of direction.
Paul emphasized the importance of feeling the movements and not just going through the motions. His reference to physics was extremely helpful in understanding the running mechanics we were practicing.
I really appreciated Paul’s patience in guiding me through new techniques and building them into habits. I had been to many previous trainers but have seen the best results in working with Paul.
- Ahria Dhillon, age 16
Paul was very helpful and patient during all of the sessions. I learned many new techniques and exercises that have made me a better runner.
Paul made sure I understood the reasons behind each of the new movements that we did and I appreciated that.
- Ameera Dhillon, age 13
“We are so happy we we are able to pursue this referral. We have seen results in the girls’ performance and could not be happier.”
Paul was recommended to us by our daughter's physio as he strongly believed Paul had the expertise to ensure their running technique could be improved without injury. We are so happy that we were able to pursue this referral. Both of our daughters were trained by Paul. He brought a structured, knowledgeable approach that both girls understood. He was able to effectively push them and make them work hard without pressure.
Paul has a genuine, likable personality and I could see our daughters having good laughs despite all the running! We have had many different experiences with professionals and Paul stands out as one of the most effective trainers and someone that truly cares. We have seen results in the girls' performance and could not be happier.
- Harp and Harinder Dhillon- parents of Ameera and Ahria Dhillon
“The work I did with Dr. Paul completely changed my running form and allowed me to play the sports that I love injury-free”
The work I did with Dr. Paul completely changed my running form and allowed me to play the sports that I love injury-free.
Dr. Paul was always encouraging and patient and was willing to explain the reasons behind the exercises so I understood how it would impact my form. This knowledge helped me maintain the changes and keep improving. The sessions were challenging but helpful and fun, and Dr. Paul was always willing to modify the workouts to adjust to flare-ups or fatigue.
Dr. Paul is an energetic, inspiring coach and I am so grateful to have worked with him.
“Paul is very knowledgeable in his field and made great efforts to understand me as an athlete”
I very much enjoyed working with Paul Gamble. I trained with him this past winter working on some technical aspects for track and field. He was very easy to work with and always took the time to explain what we were doing and how it would affect my performance.
Paul is very knowledgeable in this field and made great efforts to understand me as an athlete.
- Ryan Goudron, high school athlete
“From the perspective of parents of a high school athlete, we couldn’t have found a better resource. Paul’s had a tremendously positive impact on our son’s performance”
In preparation for the 2019 track and field season, our son Ryan was looking to take his performance to the next level. Although he was already receiving excellent coaching from his club, he wanted additional one-on-one attention from a professional that would focus on his personal development.
After meeting Paul Gamble, we felt confident that he was the right person to help. He and Ryan quickly developed a trusting and effective relationship that provided physical training as well as mental preparation for competition. Paul had a calm and confident style that contributed to significant progress and a series of personal best performances.
From the perspective of parents of a high school athlete, we couldn't have found a better resource. Paul's had a tremendously positive impact on our son's performance and helped position him for further success in the future. For these reasons, we recommend Dr. Paul Gamble without reservation.
- June and Peter Goudron, parents of Ryan
“I could not have reached the levels I have achieved without Paul’s guidance and teaching.
More than a coach. ”
Paul has been as influential on my athletic career as my first ever coach when I started athletics as a child.
I came to Paul in 2015 broken and confused through relentless grinding in training and questionable coaching philosophy. Paul was able to draw on his knowledge to teach me how to run again without injury, efficiently and fast.
Not only did Paul allow me to get back from injury and return to form, but also gave me knowledge and a new foundation to do the necessary training.
Ultimately the work we did together allowed me to break the 100m Residents Record, 200m National Record, and qualify for the 2017 Athletics World Championships where I competed in both 100m and 200m.
I could not have reached the levels I have achieved without Paul's guidance and teaching. More than a coach.
“If I were granted the opportunity to work with anyone in the world, hands down I would only work with Dr. Gamble.”
During our first conversation I had no doubt in my mind that Dr. Gamble was an expert and was confident in not only the field of sprinting, but also in the field of strength and conditioning. Dr. Gamble reiterated throughout the entire conversation that physics was an important factor to succeed in Strength/Conditioning and sprinting. I bought in immediately. This was the first time any coach/trainer used physics to back up their knowledge of how to train one’s body to reach their potential. Not only did Dr. Gamble educate me, he also did me a huge favor by allowing me to train with his international sprinters. I walked away from the conversation eager and excited to begin training under his guidance.
Dr. Gamble and I were only able to train for approximately 3 weeks. However, in those 3 weeks, I learned so much, and my body was beginning to feel the best it has ever felt. Dr. Gamble introduced me to exercises I have never seen before; we also worked on mechanics I have never worked on before. I left every training session with the confidence of knowing I can use what Dr. Gamble taught me and apply it to my training routine when I returned to California.
I want to take the time to thank Dr. Gamble for not only the advice, but also allowing me to train with him. Also, I would like to thank my long time coach/friend Dr Frank Bourgeois for introducing the two of us. If I were granted the opportunity to work with anyone in the world, hands down I would only work with Dr. Gamble.
“The knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm he brought to each training session consistently astounded me”
Paul has been one of my strongest and most influential supporters since I first met him in 2013.
The knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm he brought to each training session consistently astounded me. Every aspect of my training was created as a specific piece to fit into the week's training and build towards my training programme for the entire athletics season.
Paul was always flexible and responsive to my form on the day and never hesitated to make the changes necessary to get the most out of each training session. He was dedicated to supporting my pursuit of athletic success and did everything in his power to help me achieve my goals.
I will be forever thankful to Paul for the powerful combination of coaching intelligence and friendship he blessed me with for the 4 years up to my retirement from athletics in 2017.
The parallels between coaching and parenting are striking and both of these elements naturally come together with youth sports. The concept of free-range kids popularised by author (and parent) Lenore Skenazy thus readily applies to how we coach young athletes (as well as sport parenting). In each case, free play and participating in unsupervised games are essential parts of how children and young athletes develop. Engaging in play is central to how we learn to navigate the world and engage with others. Voluntarily participating in games with others (without intervention from the grown ups) teaches kids how to conduct themselves and develops the capability to interact with peers in a competitive context and a cooperative manner. A less structured environment where the kids themselves decide the playing area and the rules of the game affords the opportunity to apply what they have learned, explore different tactics and engage in trial and error. As such, free play and unsupervised games are particularly rich in opportunities to acquire and adapt sport skills and develop game sense. Given the myriad benefits and the essential role that these opportunities play in developing adept athletes and capable humans, it seems baffling that they are systematically being eliminated with today’s youth. So here we will make the case for applying the free-range perspective to rethink youth sports participation and talent development in a way that fosters engagement and creates self-reliant athletes.