Jeff Powell
204.890.2742
Executive Director
Jeff Powell is an Olympian and World Champion born and raised in Winnipeg, where he has worked as the Executive Director of the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba since May 2014. Through his journey as a provincial, national and world champion as well as national team coach Jeff has experienced first-hand much of what competitive sport has to offer. As such, he is committed to promoting the cause of high performance athletes and the systems that support them.
Jeff began rowing in 1996, became a two-time world champion in 2002 and 2003 when he won the gold medal as part of Canada’s men’s eight team in Milan, Italy and Seville, Spain respectively. He also competed at the Athens Olympics in 2004.
Jeff holds a BA (honours) in Economics from the University of Manitoba and a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Western Ontario and a Master’s in Business Administration from Queen’s University. In addition to his time in sport, he has worked at the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation and the Manitoba Department of Finance. In his free time, Jeff enjoys cooking and reading. Jeff and his wife Rebecca have two daughters and a Maltese named Apollo.
Jeff was inducted to the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame on November 7, 2015 in recognition of an exceptional athletic career.
Blogs
Re-defining the meaning of “community”
Jeff PowellMarch 30, 2017
Fast Pitch Winnipeg – 2017 Re-defining the meaning of “community” March 30, 2017 – It’s been a long time since I’ve been in a “performance […]
“What do I do now?”
Jeff PowellAugust 24, 2016
The lights have dimmed and the music has stopped. The celebration is slowly winding down. For athletes returning from the Olympic Games – after years […]
A Year in Review
Jeff PowellJuly 15, 2016
Letter from the General Manager The 2015/16 year was notable as it was the final full year of training and preparation for Manitoba’s aspiring Olympic […]
The Maple Leaf on My Oar: Rowing for Canada
Jeff PowellJune 29, 2016
I’ll be the first to admit that rowing isn’t television’s most watched sport. Most Canadians only come in contact with it once every four years when […]
On the Passing of Pat Summitt and Buddy Ryan
Jeff PowellJune 28, 2016
The Important Role of Coaches I am incredibly saddened today to learn about the passing of two people I never met, in two sports I […]
On the Departure of the Canadian Women’s National Volleyball Team
Jeff PowellFebruary 4, 2016
It was with disappointment, but perhaps not surprise, that the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba learned of Volleyball Canada’s decision to relocate its Women’s National Team […]
