top hockey program overview
top hockey program overview
Since its inception in 2017, TOP Hockey has offered a unique approach to minor hockey for families who want something different. As a proud member of the GTHL and the first independent club to become a member of Hockey Canada, the TOP Hockey philosophy is built on four main principles:
Full-Season Set Schedule - built with busy families in mind, our programs feature an efficient schedule that provides ultimate visibility over the whole season.
Professional Coaches - TOP Hockey coaches are non-parent coaches who are well-versed in modern development philosophies and held to a high standard of professionalism and integrity.
High-Quality Development - we believe that the quality of practices is more important than the quantity of games, and our industry leading 3:1 practice-to-game ratio reflects our commitment to high-quality development.
Ski-Friendly Programs - TOP Hockey is the only competitive hockey club (A/AA) in Ontario that allows players and families to ski on weekends in the winter.
Throughout our player pathway from Recreational to competitive Academy and Prep teams, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality hockey programs delivered by passionate professionals who truly care about the long-term success of your child. We believe that by doing things differently, we can offer a refreshingly positive hockey experience that provides a challenging environment for players to learn, grow, and compete at a high level.
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MEET TECHNICAL DIRECTOR IAN MACKENZIE!
If you've been involved with our programs over the past five years, it's likely you've seen Coach Ian hanging around the rink, field, or gym. One of the founders of TOP Sports, Ian is one of the most experienced and respected youth hockey coaches around. A native of Toronto, Ian was a very successful multi-sport athlete in high school, playing golf, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, and hockey, some at the provincial level, and found equal success in all sports. Upon graduation from high school Ian attended Wilfrid Laurier University to study Business and Communications, and briefly played junior hockey in Waterloo before shifting his focus to coaching.
After graduating from Laurier and spending time living abroad, Ian began running his own hockey school and worked with a number of major minor hockey clubs in Toronto. When TOP was founded in 2017, Ian was instrumental in developing the hockey program to what it is now, and is a huge part of creating #TheOtherPath.
Ian currently holds certificates from the National Coaching Certification Program and Hockey Canada, and will be pursuing his NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma later this year. In addition to his role as the Technical Director of TOP Hockey, Ian also oversees parts of our Summer Hockey Camps, Collingwood Programs, and Coach Development Programs.
If you'd like to reach out and chat about our hockey programs, Ian can be found via email at ian@topsports.ca.
Questions about TOP Hockey programs?
Connect with Ian using the email link below!