James Brotherhood

James is a passionate advocate, proponent and leader for the sport sector with vast experience from grass roots to the Olympic Podium. He has a Masters in Exercise Physiology and a Diploma in Business Administration. Over the past 15 years he has worked as a Physiologist with the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, in a Senior Management role with UBC Athletics, and as a Podium Pathway Advisor with Own the Podium and the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

James’ passion for sport was developed early, with broad exposure across dozens of sports. In his youth he excelled in volleyball, basketball and badminton. In university, he began a successful rowing career and was selected to represent Canada at Commonwealth and World University regattas. Following Rowing, he reconnected with his roots in the sport of Volleyball and was a highly ranked player on the Volleyball BC Pro Beach Tour, including multiple podium finishes. He lives in Rossland with his family including 3 young children where he coaches grassroots soccer, nordic skiing and volleyball.