Meet OUR Coaches
Ben Devito
Athletic Director & Head Coach
Master of Professional Kinesiology
NCCP Level II Distance
NACAC Coaching Conference
Coach Ben is currently in the Master of Professional Kinesiology Program at University of Toronto.
At the University of Toronto he is one of the team captain’s for the Varsity Blues Track & Field Team. Ben specializes in the 800m and 1500m events and is currently ranked respectively in the Canadian standings . He currently holds the 3rd fastest time in the 1000m in University of Toronto history. He has multiple top finishes in AO Championships, OUA’s and OFSAA. Ben recently finished 2nd in the USport National Championships for the 1000m this past indoor season as well as placed 3rd in the 4x800m. He has been coaching for Blue Devils Athletic Club since the club was established in 2010.
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Tristan Markov
Athletic Director & Head Coach
Registered Kinesiologist
NCCP Performance Coach (trained)
NACAC Coaching Conference
Pain-Free Performance Specialist
Coach Tristan is a Registered Kinesiologist, receiving his Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto. He has worked within the University of Toronto as a Personal Trainer and as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Varsity Blues.
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Coach Tristan has raced in numerous sports at numerous competitions across Canada. In high school he was ranked provincially and nationally as a Cross-Country Skier and a Track and Field athlete, winning a number of OFSAA gold medals. Currently he races triathlons, road races, ultramarathons, and track events of all distances. Tristan has been coaching with Blue Devils Athletic Club since 2016.
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zoe webster
assistant distance Coach
Bachelor of Science
NCCP Performance Coach (trained)
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Coach Zoë joins us with extensive experience as a Masters runner, having completed 11 marathons, 25 half marathons with personal bests of 3:07 and 1:26 and two Boston Marathon appearances. She continues to compete in road, track and cross country with the BDAC masters crew with a focus on seasonal bests.
Zoë has been coaching youth running since 2020. She is passionate about fostering a love of sport, and building confidence, well being and happiness in all her athletes. She was named head coach of Team Ontario U16 in 2025, was accepted into the Athletics Canada High Performance Mentorship program and is currently pursing Performance Coach Certified Status.
Long term running goals include participating in steeple, and running ACXC in the W80 category! Exemplifying her passion for longevity in sport.
Arren Young
Jumps COach
NCCP Level II Jumps Coach (certified)
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Arren Young has competed in the long jump at the national and international level with nearly 20 years of experience. The 2011 U20 Canadian Champion, 2015 CIS Long Jump Champion with multiple OUA Medals, 2015 Sr National Bronze Medalist, 2017 Francophone Games Finalist and 2024 Indoor Canadian Champion, he has a wealth of experience. Arren has been coaching Horizontal Jumpers since 2010 guiding athletes through their personal journey from qualifying for to winning OFSAA, as well as representing their provinces and countries on the national and international stage. As a high school teacher, he dedicates most of his time to fostering growth with athletes from before they enter high school to well after their post secondary athletic careers.
Vahid Andrews
Hurdles Coach
NCCP Level II Club Coach
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Coach Vahid is the Hurdles Coach for the Blue Devils Athletic Club. He is currently attending Humber’s joint Accounting Program. Although he is a new member of the Blue Devils team, he has been hurdling for over six years. During his time competing he was a National Champion, National Record holder, five time OFSAA medalist, and multi-time Provincial Champion. Vahid is always looking forward to teaching and improving the skills of the new and old hurdlers.