Meet The Team
EXECUTIVE TEAM
KEVIN SHIER
Union College, NCAA D1 Hockey
OJHL Alumni, MVP, All-Star, Asst. Captain
Ryerson University, RTA School Of Sport Media
NCCP Certified, Respect in Sport
Hockey Canada Dev. 1 Certified
High School Hockey, Football, Lacrosse,
& Baseball player
CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IAN MACKENZIE
CO-FOUNDER &
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, TOP HOCKEY
Wilfrid Laurier University, Club Hockey, Communications and Business Major
NCCP Certified, Respect in Sport
Hockey Canada Dev. 1 Certified
GTHL Hockey, 10 years, Captain
High School Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse,
& Volleyball player
LUKE EARL
CO-FOUNDER &
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Father of three inaugural TOP athletes
Former Professional Hockey Player (Germany Oberliga, ECHL)
Yale University, NCAA D1 Hockey, Captain, Mechanical Engineering Major
High School Lacrosse, Soccer,
& Hockey player
program leadership
TOM WAUD
Manager of Coach Development
Graduate of the University of Worchester, Bachelor of Science with Honours in Sport and Exercise Science
Qualified Physical Education Teacher
Canada Soccer Youth License, Children's License, and 'C' License Certified
FA Level 2 Certified
FA Coaching Disability Football Certified
University Soccer and Futsal
High school Soccer, Rugby, Golf, Cricket and Track
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, TOP SOCCER
BENNETT DRAKE
University of Albany, NCAA Division I
Director of Scouting, Video Coordinator & U.S. Scout, New York Riptide, National Lacrosse League
Former Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach, Georgian Court University NCAA Division II
Former Grassroots Coach, New Jersey LC, United LC, Edge LC
High School hockey, lacrosse, & volleyball
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, TOP LACROSSE
Nerissa James
Graduate of Brock University, Bachelor of Sports Management
15+ years in Youth Sports & Sports Admin
#52Strong Nominee - Highlighted female leaders in sport
High Five Certified – Health Child Development and Programs Development
NCCP – Planning a Practice Plan, Multi-Sport Coaching, Making Head way Concussion and Ethical Decision training.
High School Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, Badminton player and Black Belt in Taekwondo
CAMP DIRECTOR, TOP SPORTS CAMPS
MARIBETH DE LEON
Sport Management Graduate, Humber College
5+ years Youth Sports Experience
NCCP Safe Sport Certified
NCCP Sport Program Design Certified
Respect in Sport, Activity Leader
SportsEngine Trained
TeamSnap Trained
FrontOffice Sports Trained
CLUB ADMINISTRATOR, TOP SPORTS
David Montelpare
10 Years of Experience Coaching Hockey in Toronto and Oakville
Current TOP Hockey U12 Head Coach
Bachelor of Engineering, McMaster University
Hockey Canada Dev. 1 Certified
NCCP, Respect in Sport
High School Hockey and Football Player
GENERAL MANAGER, TOP OAKVILLE
Bryan campbell
GENERAL MANAGER, TOP RICHMOND HILL
15 years of experience in youth sports
Team Jamaica World Cup Lacrosse member
Drafted 42nd overall by the Georgia Swarm in the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
Part of the 2019 Coaching Staff of the Year in Ontario Junior 'A' lacrosse.
Defensive coach for the Oakville Buzz Junior A lacrosse team.
High school hockey & lacrosse
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Are you interested in getting involved and making a difference in the next generation?
We are always looking for passionate and enthusiastic coaches join our organization. Please send us an email with your resume and contact details and our team will be in touch soon!