TOP Hockey Program Overview
The TOP Hockey program provides a development pathway for players ages 4 to 13, focusing on skill development, quality coaching, and manageable schedules for all programs.
We structure our programs so that players are placed into small groups rotating through stations focusing on individual skills, technical instruction, and game-based learning. We believe our small group format is essential for kids to get individual feedback, quality coaching, and high-level engagement. We believe that the values learned from team sports (discipline, accountability, and leadership), are ones that will transcend well beyond sport, and we aim to build those values from day one. We will push your kids to get better by creating a fun, engaging, and disciplined environment conducive to learning, and will always have your child's best interests at heart.
Academy Stream
Ages 7-13
Designed for more advanced players, filled by tryouts or applications only. All programs feature 2-3 practices per week, local game schedule, and festival games. Academy teams U11 and older participate in the ORHL League as full-members.
For more information on the TOP Academy stream, click here.
Development Program
Ages 6-10
Intermediate hockey program with an emphasis on skill development, powerskating, and small-area games each week. All players must complete a Learn-to-Play program to be eligible.
For more information on the Development program, click here.
Learn-to-Play
Ages 4-8
Basic fundamental instruction and an introduction to small-area gameplay. Perfect for 4-8 year old beginners looking to learn to play in a fun and engaging environment.
For more information on the Learn-to-Play program, please click here.
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for one of our TOP Hockey Academy Teams please click the link below and fill out the TOP Sports Family Application Form.
Applications for the 2022-2023 hockey season will open on March 1st, with the TOP Hockey open house taking place in late March or early April.
MEET PROGRAM MANAGER 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 founding partners 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 Program Manager of TOP Hockey, Ian also oversees parts of our Summer 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.
