Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Application Subject
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Ben Assad

Canmore,Canada

Summary

An engaged and motivated coach with over 20 years of experience as a proven leader on and off the ice

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning Coach

Canmore Eagles
Canmore, Canada
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversee forwards, manage 5-on-5 team play, and serve as the video coach for pre-scouts and individual player development
  • Utilize Instat video platform extensively
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive strength training programs.
  • Led on-ice hockey camp activities focusing on skill development.
  • Managed hotel reservations with efficiency.

Strength & Conditioning and On-Ice Coach

Crash Conditioning
Calgary, AB
04.2020 - Current
  • Work exclusively with elite hockey players
  • Facilitate gym and track workouts
  • Monitor athletes progress using Kinduct software and Microsoft office
  • Make corrections and provide daily feedback to athletes
  • Serve as a mentor for young athletes
  • Form close relationships

Professional Hockey Player

Peoria Rivermen, Quad City Storm
Peoria, Moline, USA
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Consistently upheld high standards of conduct in both athletic and local environments.
  • Ensured peak athletic performance consistently.
  • Have strong self-discipline to perform at my best daily
  • Cultivated strong communication capabilities through leadership roles.
  • Can adapt to different situations without warning
  • Strong ability to receive instructions and implement them into real situations

Off-ice Skills Centre Operator

Okanagan Hockey School
Calgary, AB
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive off-ice training program for athletes of all levels and abilities
  • Plan and schedule all activities and events related to the Off-ice Skills Centre
  • Manage day-to-day operations of the Off-Ice Skills Centre, including maintaining equipment and ensuring a safe environment for athletes
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the off-ice training program
  • Provided guidance and feedback to athletes to help them achieve their goals and improve their skills

Education

Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Sports Management (Honours)

University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
01.2022

Skills

  • Video analysis (Instat)
  • Skill development
  • Training high-performance athletes
  • Communication skills
  • Team leadership
  • Strength training
  • Athlete monitoring
  • Relationship building
  • Time management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Team management
  • Teamwork
  • Work ethic
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to implement instructions
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Knowledge of game day and

Application Subject

Application For Assistant Coach- Swift Current Broncos

Accomplishments

Bantam AA Blackhawks (CBHA) – Hardest Working Player.

-Minor Midget AAA Blackhawks (CBHA)- Assistant Captain, MVP.

-Major Midget AAA Buffaloes (CBHA) – Assistant Captain, Kraig Thorson Memorial Award for Most Inspirational Player.

-Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL) – Most Dedicated Player.

-Calgary Canucks (AJHL)- Top Scorer, Top Goal Scorer, Most Dedicated Player (2016).

-Calgary Canucks (AJHL)- Team Captain, Top Scorer, Top Goal Scorer, Leadership Award, Most Dedicated Player (2017).

-Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL)- Most Dedicated Player Finalist (2016 & 2017).

- Recruited to play hockey and attend school at the University of Windsor (USPORTS)

- Windsor Lancers Men’s Hockey Most Dedicated Player (2019 & 2020)

- Windsor Lancers Men’s Hockey Alternate Captain (2018)

- Windsor Lancers Men’s Hockey Captain (2019-2022)

- Academic All-Canadian (2020/2021, 2021/2022)

- All-OUA Academic Team (2020/2021, 2021/2022)

- Windsor Lancers Men’s Hockey - Fitness Award (2021-2022)

- Peoria Rivermen (SPHL)- Unsung Hero (2022-2023)

- Windsor/Essex Sports Persons of the Year- Mickey Renaud Captain’s Leadership Award (2022-2023)

Certification

  • High Performance 1 Certification (to be completed May 31st, 2025)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Coach, Strength & Conditioning Coach

Canmore Eagles
05.2023 - Current

Professional Hockey Player

Peoria Rivermen, Quad City Storm
03.2022 - 04.2023

Strength & Conditioning and On-Ice Coach

Crash Conditioning
04.2020 - Current

Off-ice Skills Centre Operator

Okanagan Hockey School
07.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Sports Management (Honours)

University of Windsor
Ben Assad