ATHLETIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
An innovative Coaching & Hockey Operations & Technology Leader with 13+ years of diverse hockey & professional management experience culminating in 5 Championships while consistently seeking the next (2014 Olympic Gold, 2016 World Championship, 2016 World Cup, 2009 & 2011 CIS National Championships).
2021
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Innovative thinker looking to improve how organizations operate
Leader in planning & operations, experience in event & team planning
Excels in change management & modernizing workflows, processes & technology
Leadership experience, from managing 100+ employees at age 19 to presenting to Fortune 500 CEO’s and top professional athletes
Strong & diverse hockey background having worked with & presented to many of the game’s top minds
Adaptable and poised in high pressure environments with a demonstrated ability to multitask & problem solve
Professional communicator with highly developed presentation skills
Substantial experience in building
Strong network in coaching & management
November 2020- June 2022
VIDEO COACH- FLORIDA PANTHERS
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June 2015- August 2020
ASSISTANT COACH- TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
Responsible for all aspects of coaching operations for the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff. Additional daily duties included all 5v5 Pre-Scout, Team face-off pre scouting & meeting, individual face-off prep, & overall team preparation & statistical analysis.
Modernized all coaching spaces at game & practice rink including complete digitalization of all coaching surfaces.
Digitalized all coaching platforms, designed & implemented digital play books, digital lineup boards & signage. Used most modern communication & coaching platforms.
Led face-off planning for 2015-2020, Top 3 NHL Face-Off team 2018-2020.
Assisted in all coaching special events planning including NHL Hub 2020, Training Camp 2015-2020.
August 2014- June 2015
ASSISTANT COACH- DETROIT RED WINGS
Responsible for all aspects of coaching operations for the Detroit Red Wings. Additional daily duties included Team face-off pre scouting & meeting, individual face-off prep, & overall team preparation & statistical analysis.
Modernized all coaching operations including workflow & equipment for Red Wings Coaching Staff.
Developed detailed shootout analysis & plan including years of NHL Data
September 2011- August 2014
MANAGER NATIONAL TEAMS VIDEO- HOCKEY CANADA
Managed all coaching operations & served as the video coach for the Hockey Canada Men’s High-Performance department. Oversaw the modernization of the Hockey Canada high performance coaching and video platforms. Worked with Steva Hockey to develop the first video on bench solution in hockey & remote TOI tracking.
Lead Presenter/ Organizer at 2012, 2013, 2014 Hockey Canada POE Coaching Seminar & HP1 Coaching Seminars
Events worked:
-2016 World Cup of Hockey
-2016/2014/2013/2012 Men's World Championships
-2014 Sochi Olympics- Men's Hockey
-2014/2013/2012 World Junior Championships
-2011 World Sledge Hockey Challenge
-2011 4 Nations Cup (National Women's Team)
September 2004- May 2008
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration,
University of New Brunswick
Bilingual: English/French