Meet The Team

  • Kevin Shier

    Executive Director & Co-Founder

    As the Executive Director of TOP Sports, Kevin’s dedication to leading the organization forward is rooted in his passion for creating a more well-balanced youth sports model. Kevin is a highly motivated leader who oversees the business side of the organization, including partnerships, facilities, finance, marketing, human resources, and expansion. Kevin played NCAA Div. 1 University Hockey at Union College and worked briefly in sports marketing at Sportsnet and TSN.

  • Ian Mackenzie

    Technical Director, TOP Hockey & Co-Founder

    Ian has served as the Technical Director of TOP Hockey since 2019 and has quickly established himself as one of the premier minor hockey directors in Toronto. Ian’s unparalleled knowledge of the game provides our players, coaches, and parents with an excellent resource throughout their minor hockey journey. Ian was a very accomplished multi-athlete playing competitive hockey and provincial level volleyball, and holds a Bachelors of Business and Communication from Wilfred Laurier University.

  • Luke Earl

    Strategic Advisor & Co-Founder

    Luke has served as a volunteer advisor of TOP Sports since its founding and has played a crucial role in its growth and expansion to date.

    A native of Simsbury, CT, Luke played NCAA Div. 1 University hockey at Yale University where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, Luke played three seasons of professional hockey in the southern United States and Germany.

  • Tom Waud

    Technical Director, TOP Soccer

    Tom is a native of London, England where he graduated from the University of Worcester with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Sport and Exercise Science. Tom currently holds a Children's License and Youth License from Canada Soccer, as well as his Canada 'C' Coaching License, FA Level Two, and a certified NCCP Coach Evaluator. Tom has a 10+ years of high-school teaching experience in England, and worked previously at North Toronto Soccer Club.

  • Bennett Drake

    Technical Director, TOP Lacrosse

    Bennett has been the Technical Director of TOP Lacrosse since 2023 after a lengthy playing career at the University of Albany Division 1 lacrosse team, where he led the team to 4x NCAA tournament appearances, 3x ‘Elite 8’ appearances, and 3x America East Championships. Bennett also currently serves as the Director of Scouting, Video Coordinator, and U.S. Scout for the Ottawa Black Bears in the National Lacrosse League, and holds coaching certifications through the National Coaching Certification Program and Hockey Canada.

  • Nerissa James

    Camp Director & Program Manager

    With nearly 20 years of youth sports coaching and camp experience, Nerissa’s passion for sports is matched only by her dedication to helping children learn, grow, and fall in love with sports. After graduating from Brock University with a Bachelors of Sports Management, Nerissa worked for over a decade at prominent youth sports organizations such as MLSE Launchpad, True North Sports, Leaside Volleyball Club, and SportPlay, before joining TOP Sports Camps in 2024.

  • Maribeth De Leon

    Operations Coordinator

    Maribeth joined the TOP Sports team in 2023 after graduating from the Humber College Sport Management program. Maribeth’s primary focus at TOP Sports is on operations, human resources, and marketing, ensuring our parents, coaches, and players have the best experience possible while at our club.

  • Tevi Mandel

    General Manager, TOP Richmond Hill

    Tevi joined TOP Sports in 2022 as a Program Manager and helps oversee our hockey programs and hockey camps in Toronto. As of 2024 Tevi was named the General Manager of TOP Sports Richmond Hill.

    A native of Toronto, ON, Tevi attended Queens University where he completed a BA in Political Science and a Masters in Political Science. Tevi has extensive coaching expeirence with CanPro Hockey, North Toronto Hockey, Camp Manitou, and TOP Hockey, and worked at Right to Play in the People and Culture department.

  • Dave Montelpare

    General Manager, TOP Oakville

    Dave joined TOP Sports in a part-time capacity in 2021 and has coached in the TOP Hockey program for three seasons. More recently, Dave has spearheaded our expansion efforts opening a new location in Oakville and has taken on the General Manager role as of Fall 2024. Dave has 10+ years of coaching experience in the GTHL and worked for the Canadian Tire Corporation for nearly 12 years.

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!