CAMP DIRECTOR:

Gerald Gowan founded Kinex Academy International in 2005. Mr. Gowan, professional trainer/mentor, with a Masters degree in Movement and Creative Expressive Art Therapy, BA in Physical Education and Psychology, Certified Movement Analyst CMT, has over 20 years of experience coaching, motivating and helping children find their gifts in athletics and the Creative Expressive Arts. Mr. Gowan has work as a psychitric rehabilitiation therapist and non-verbal- communication consultant at hospital, residentail treatment centers, schools and in private practice in Canada, England and the USA. Mr. Gowan is a former member of the 1980 Canadian National Track and Field Team and founder of Kinex Camps, the Kinex Track & Field Club, All Stars Basketball Club and the AAU sanctioned NorBay Basketball Association League.

For more than 10 years Mr. Gowan has volunteered with local Marin County Schools and organizations such as Catholic Youth Organization, Mill Valley Soccer Club, Southern Marin Lacrosse Club, YMCA, Mill Valley Little League, and Tam High School Track & Field team. Mr. Gowan still actively teaches and coaches children individually and in small groups along with the Kinex Academy Coaching staff in after school enrichment programs presently running at the following school districts: Tiburon, Mill Valley, Ross.

Mr. Gowan has developed a variety of unique therapeutic, psycho-educational and sports skill training programs at different schools and dance/movement studios in Canada, England and the US. Learn more...