Paul Canada

Paul Canada is an experienced fitness and education professional with a diverse background spanning over two decades. As the Owner and Head Coach of Flipside Academy of Movement since August 2007, Paul has developed unique fitness programs that promote physical and emotional development in youth through Parkour and Ninja Warrior training. In addition to this role, Paul has been a Physical Education Teacher at The Field School since 2017 and at Grace Lutheran School since August 2020. Previously, Paul served as Program Director at Circle Urban Ministries from 2009 to 2012, overseeing youth development programs, and worked as a Fitness Coordinator at the YMCA from 2005 to 2007, where responsibilities included managing wellness programs and instructor communication. Paul's career began as the Executive Director of Jireh Sports from 1997 to 2005, co-founding an urban sports ministry focused on gymnastics, wrestling, acrobatics, and rock climbing. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministry from Liberty University, earned between 1988 and 1992.