Heidi Walsh
Program: Kayak
Title: Teacher
Courses Taught: Algebra II, Geometry, History of the Americas, and The College Experience
Resume:
B.S. – Sport and Exercise Science – Loughborough University
Diploma in International Studies – University of Colorado
Heidi grew up in Watford, England, where she spent most of her childhood swimming competitively. Heidi discovered kayaking when she was about 16 and it quickly became a passion. Heidi learnt to paddle in a freestyle kayak and has been competing internationally since 2015, becoming a worlds finalist in 2023. More recently, she has been merging freestyle with creaking to play the river, with a love for big volume and waterfalls.
Heidi graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Sport and Exercise Science where she specialised in physiology of elite sports performance alongside teaching and coaching. Since graduating, Heidi has worked with elite athletes as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and currently coaches the Keeners program on the Ottawa river.
Heidi joined the World Class Kayak Academy January, 2025, teaching Geomtery and History of the Americas. This year she will be teaching Algebra II and Seminar and is excited to continue to encourage the students to reach their full athletic and academic potential, both on and off the river.