Bio

Based in Kitchener, Ontario, Jay Melhado is a graduate of the Fitness and Health Promotions Program at Humber College and is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as well as a Certified Level 1 Nutrition Coach through Precision Nutrition. In his pursuit to continually grow his knowledge, Coach Jay has taken numerous continuing education seminars, courses, and visited many top strength and conditioning facilities, collegiate programs and professional teams. 

Coach Jay has spent most of his 15+ years in the sports performance field at the university/college level (Humber College, McMaster University, Seneca College and St. Lawrence College). He has also served as a member of Canada Basketball's Junior (U18/19) or Cadet (U16/17) National Team's strength & conditioning staff from 2014-2019 as well as spending three years with Canada Basketball's Junior Academy (Gr. 7/8) Program.

Coach Melhado is entering his 3rd season with the Men's Basketball program and is excited to help build a championship level program.