Coaches
Kim is the founder of Elite Skating & Hockey Development and creator of Edge, Power & Stride classes, specializing in technical skating development for hockey players. She is located out of the Langley Sportsplex in British Columbia. Kim teaches private lessons, small groups and entire hockey teams, teaching advanced skating efficiency and proper body alignment. Kimberly’s technique and skating drills are easily transferable into game situations.
Brendan demonstrates an expert combination of powerful stride & advanced hockey skills, making him an exceptional Edge, Power & Stride, Specialized Hockey Development & Tykes Hockey head coach with Elite. With over 9 years of coaching experience, Brendan’s enthusiasm and passion for hockey is contagious.
Diana has been figure skating since age 5. Throughout her skating career Diana earned numerous awards and titles as a competitive figure skater and synchronized skater. Diana is Head Coach for Elite’s Edge, Power & Stride Classes AND Learn to Skate.
Becky figure skated competitively for years, growing her passion for the sport and ability to expertly navigate specialized edge work, spins & jumps. This enabled a seamless transition into professional coaching. Becky has been an integral part of the Elite Team for the past four years and is currently head coach for the Intro to Figure Skating Class & the Learn to Skate Classes.
Marcus Olsen
Marcus is an enthusiastic & dynamic defenseman with years of both development & team coaching experience. During his own career, Olsen has over three years of experience playing Junior Hockey in BC and previously played for the OHA PENTICTON U17 PREP & the Valley West Giants U16 AAA team. Marcus demonstrates a love for the game that is evident every time he is on the ice. While coaching Elite’s Edge, Power & Stride, Tykes Hockey, Specialized Hockey Development, and Learn to Skate, Marcus is eager to share his passion and knowledge of the game with all students.
Cole Perry
Cole brings a fun loving energy, purposive work ethic and endless laughter to the Elite Team. After years of working with Elite as a student, the transition to coaching was inevitable as Cole has a meticulous eye for correction & unparalleled enthusiasm for the game. Cole’s playing experience includes Junior Hockey in BC & HSL. On every team Cole has been a leader on & off the ice, demonstrating his natural ability to coach. Cole’s experience playing high level hockey, hunger to always improve his own game and passion for hockey make him a great addition that the Elite Team is thrilled to have.
Jake Thompson
Jake is a powerful forward who has been is an excellent addition to our Edge, Power & Stride, Specialized Hockey Development & Tykes Hockey programs. Knowing what it takes to play high level hockey, Jake brings a strong determination to the game and unparalleled dedication to his training. As Captain of the Surrey Knights, Jake earned over 100 points in his Junior Hockey Career in BC. Prior to his four years playing Junior hockey, Jake was a dominant member of the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds U16 team in the BCEHL.
Junior Coaches
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