Kurt Downes is the the founder and head coach of Border City Athletics Club in Windsor, Ontario. He was a national team athlete himself in the sprints and jumps. Now he’s a teacher, a Canadian national team coach, and a dedicated community builder. He’s helped a number of athletes like Kelsey Balkwill and Brandon McBride reach the biggest stages in track and field. But underpinning his successful coaching is a dedication to creating equitable and safe spaces, with the goal of long-term development and success.Learn more about Border City Athletics Club by visiting their website https://www.bordercityac.com/ Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243

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