Ioana Gheta
Ioana joined Boccia Canada in 2024 as the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach. Based in Montreal, she develops personalized training programs to enhance mobility, strength, and muscular endurance for boccia athletes. A former national artistic swimmer, Ioana is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the NSCA and a trained Pilates instructor. She has worked with Diving Canada, Triathlon Québec, and Figure Skating Canada, coaching athletes at the Olympic level. She is also completing a master’s degree in sports physiology at the Université du Québec in Montréal, further refining her expertise in athletic performance. Guided by an athlete-first philosophy, Ioana fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, tailoring training to meet each athlete’s unique needs and goals.