top hockey OVERVIEW
top hockey overview
Since its inception in 2017, TOP Hockey has offered a unique approach to minor hockey for families who want something different. Earlier in 2024 our Toronto location became the first independent club to become a member of Hockey Canada and the GTHL. In Richmond Hill and Oakville, TOP Hockey is actively pursuing membership with the OMHA. Across all locations, the TOP Hockey philosophy is built on three 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.
Ski-Friendly Programs - TOP Hockey is the only competitive hockey club in Ontario that allows players and families to ski on weekends in the winter.
Throughout our player pathway from Learn-to-Play to competitive Academy 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 doesn’t dominate family life, while still providing a challenging environment for players to learn, grow, and compete at a high level.
MEET TECHNICAL DIRECTOR IAN MACKENZIE!
If you've been involved with our programs over the past six 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!