What we're about

For over 20 years, Steve has tirelessly provided off-ice and on-ice development for players of all skill levels playing all streams of hockey. He is a long-time scout at the NCAA, WHL, and Junior levels. A seasoned fan of Colin Cowherd, Steve is self-proclaimed as “Alberta’s own honesty broker”.

Steve pushes players to excel and expand their skills to compete at the next level; he empowers each of his players to be an offensive threat through fast tempo and creativity. He believes in a puck possession and aggressive defensive structure to allow players to get used to playing fast. He strives to create leaders on and off the ice by improving their communication, strategy, presence, and skill. He values connections and makes introductions between players and those who can help them get to that next level. Preparing his players for the next stage of their lives or hockey careers is an integral tenet of his leadership.

For those willing to outwork the rest, there is almost nothing Steve will not do. 

Steve’s resume includes:

• Played junior A in the BCHL OJHL and AJHL as well as five years of professional hockey.
• Multiple years as contracted team development provider for several minor hockey associations.
• Invited speaker and subject-matter expert focussing on NCAA-level opportunities for male and female players.
• Over 14 years of developing and delivering one-on-one personal training for athletes.
• Three years as Assistant coach and Head Scout for the Bonnyville Pontiacs in the AJHL.
• Over 15 years as volunteer coach at the AAA, AA, and tiered levels.
• Eight years experience as a Family Advisor helping guide players seeking hockey-related opportunities including scholarship acquisition at the NCAA level.

In addition to his coaching certifications, Steve believes strongly that effectively developing athletes can only be achieved by continually expanding his own professional development through:

• Membership in NHL Coaches Association. This includes attending the 2019 NHL Coaches Conference.
• Membership in IHS – Ice Hockey Systems,
• Collaborating and engaging on skills development and current trends with a vast network of professional, collegiate, WHL, Junior, and skills coaches.
• Collaborating and engaging on youth and leadership development with a vast network of professionals outside the hockey community including psychologists, educators, business professionals, and community leaders.
• Expanding knowledge sources to include:
  • Training directives and initiatives used in other sports for skill development, strength building, and conditioning.
  • Training directives and initiatives used in other countries known for developing top-level hockey players.

And, while it sometimes comes as a surprise to those who meet him, Steve has an indescribably clever, patient, thoughtful, and supportive wife without whom, along with his quick-witted kids, none of this would be possible. For them, he is eternally grateful.