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Matthew Thompson

Stanstead

Summary

Veteran hockey coach and educator with a proven track record at Stanstead College, both in terms of team success and personal and player development. Experience in recruiting and coaching elite talent, while fostering a positive cultural within an academic setting. Player centric coaching style that focuses on learning through experience.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Varsity Boys Head Hockey Coach

Stanstead College
05.2020 - Current
  • Maintained a culture of success while creating a caring, player centric learning environment.
  • Utilized the philosophy of "Person-Student-Athlete" to use sport for holistic human development on and off the ice.
  • Scouted and recruited potential student-athletes at a number of events, as well as welcomed recruits to campus for visits.
  • Organized all day to day activities in conjunction with the Director of Hockey to create the best balance between academics and hockey.
  • Worked with assistant coaches, and other coaches within our program to maximize the skill set of all coaches withing our department.
  • Taught Academic courses within the Humanities Department

Varsity Boys Assistant Hockey Coach

Stanstead College
09.2012 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
  • Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide ideas for improvement to the Head Coach
  • Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, and create a trusting connection.
  • Promoted culture to represent our institution in all team settings
  • Scouted and recruited at a number of key events as well as welcomed perspective recruits to campus for visits.
  • Taught Academic courses within the Humanities Department

U14/ Varsity Boys Assistant Hockey Coach

Appleby College
09.2010 - 06.2012
  • Assisted both the U14 and Varsity Coaches to design and execute practice and game plans
  • Lead all goalie development
  • Worked with the Head Coaches to develop best practice during games and practices.
  • Taught Academic courses within the Humanities Department
  • Assistant House Director

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
05-2010

Bachelor of Arts - History

Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario
05-2009

Skills

  • Effective Communicator and Player Centric Coach
  • Ability to efficiently develop a positive team environment
  • Passionate about identifying mission appropriate athletes who want to excel
  • Professional
  • Relationship builder
  • Educator

Accomplishments

    OFSSA Champion (Appleby College, 2011)

    CPSHA Champion (Stanstead College, 2022,2024)

    Coached 3 NHL Draft Picks

    Many have matriculated to Major Junior, U Sports, NCAA D1/D3 and professional hockey

Certification

High Performance 1- Hockey Canada- 2025

CPR and First Aid Certified

Certified Teacher (Quebec)

Timeline

Varsity Boys Head Hockey Coach

Stanstead College
05.2020 - Current

Varsity Boys Assistant Hockey Coach

Stanstead College
09.2012 - 05.2020

U14/ Varsity Boys Assistant Hockey Coach

Appleby College
09.2010 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Lakehead University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Laurentian University

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