Accredited Training Centre & Academy
HEALTH & NATURE EDUCATION and TRAININg
Our Academy is specialised in evidence-based Continuing Education for the sports and health sectors, integrating nature and physical activity for health and environmental engagement.
COMMUNITY
Community-based
activities in nature
Sustainability
Encouraging pro-environmental behaviours
Regeneration
Integration of ecology
for health promotion
ACTIVE HEALTH
Increasing physical activity and participaton
ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
Leadership Course
"The MAVERICKS Way" is our signature Continuing Education (CE/CPD) course for coaches, activity leaders, educators, and organisations who want to integrate nature-based activity into their practice. Over 14 hours, split between online and in-person sessions, you will explore the connections between the natural environment and recreational activity, and how they combine to build healthier, more active communities.
ACTIVE BY NATURE 101
Free MOOC eLearning Course
Active By Nature is a non-profit initiative powered by MAVERICKS Academy with a mission to provide open access to active health and nature education. It offers free education programmes for individuals and schools, as well as leadership programmes to help communities get started with health creation projects. Our MOOC is a free 2 hour eLearning course for practitioners of all levels.
AT OUT TRAINING CENTRE
MAVERICKS CRANS-MONTANA
From our Training Centre in Crans-Montana, we offer immersive indoor and outdoor activities led by Academy Director, Jessica Christensen and Stefano Tirelli. Focused on mind, body, and environment, our activities focus on mental and physical well-being, blending nature with scientific principles for personal growth and performance optimisation.
ACTIVITIES AND TEAM TRAINING
Mavericks Crans-Montana
Inspired by Alpine Living and the close bond between sports and nature, our innovative program is delivered at our training centre in English, French, and Italian. Our training program combines cutting-edge sports science with environmental psychology and neuroscience, offering a unique approach to well-being that harmonises physical activity with the natural world. Designed to help participants reconnect with nature while improving physical health and mental wellbeing.
Jessica christensen
Founder & Academy Director
Founder and Academy Director of MAVERICKS Life Co. MSc in Environment & Human Health, Chartered Fellow at the Chartered Institute of Sports and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). Jessica specialises in teaching in sports science, environment and human health. With over 18 years experience in the sports & fitness industry, specialised in whole-systems approaches in sports science education, Jessica invites you to learn & train, immersed in nature.
"Our mission is to lead the way in making an impact in people’s wellbeing and performance by embracing an active lifestyle, teaching, and innovating through training approaches that foster a strong connection between humans and the natural world." - Jessica Christensen
PROF. STEFANO TIRELLI
Global Coaching
Professor Stefano Tirelli is a distinguished professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, specializing in sports sciences and neuroscience. With a Master's in Sports Psychology and Neuroscience, he has been a pioneer in the field of complementary sports techniques since 2007.
His global coaching method combines physical strengthening, energetic balancing, and mindfulness training, offering a holistic approach to personal development and performance optimization. Professor Tirelli brings over 35 years of international coaching experience, making him a leading authority in the intersection of sports, neuroscience, and mindfulness.