Highly Motivated Passionate Hockey Coach possessing effective communication skills, strong relationship-building abilities and strategic planning expertise. Demonstrates proficiency in player development, team collaboration and leadership. Successfully contributed to team growth, improved performance and fostered sportsmanship in previous roles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach
Neepawa Titans Junior A Hockey Club
Neepawa, Manitoba
09.2022 - Current
Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies, tactics, and training schedules.
Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, player selection.
Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Analyzed opponents' strategies and performance to develop effective game plans.
Facilitated communication between players, coaching staff, and management to ensure alignment of goals.
Provided feedback to athletes during and after performances to encourage continuous improvement.
Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
Minor Hockey Head Coach
Neepawa Minor Hockey
Neepawa, Manitoba
09.2014 - Current
Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
Encouraged team spirit by organizing social activities outside of practice or competition times.
Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Specialization in Professional Golf Management
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, None
Skills
Athlete feedback
Practice planning
Game strategy
Performance analysis
Player assessment
Team management
Volunteer Work
Founded Neepawa Breakfast Club hockey program in 2010 and actively organize and run it to this day.
Neepawa Minor Baseball Coach 2018-Present
Neepawa Minor Hockey Board Member 2016-Present. (President 2023-2025)
Hockey References
Ken Pearson GM/Head Coach Neepawa Titans Junior A Hockey Club
(204) 841-4552
Jonathan Filewich
(204) 740-0425
Brett Braybrook Asst. Coach Virden Oil Caps
(204) 851-0339
Mike Adams Head Coach Neepawa Tigers High School
(204) 841-2331
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Neepawa Titans Junior A Hockey Club
09.2022 - Current
Minor Hockey Head Coach
Neepawa Minor Hockey
09.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Specialization in Professional Golf Management