Meet The Team
EXECUTIVE TEAM
KEVIN SHIER
CO-FOUNDER &
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Union College, NCAA D1 Hockey
OJHL Alumni, MVP, All-Star, Asst. Captain
Ryerson University, RTA School Of Sport Media
NCCP Certified, Respect in Sport
Hockey Canada Dev. 1 Certified
High School Hockey, Football, Lacrosse,
& Baseball player
IAN MACKENZIE
CO-FOUNDER &
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, TOP HOCKEY
Wilfrid Laurier University, Club Hockey, Communications and Business Major
NCCP Certified, Respect in Sport
Hockey Canada Dev. 1 Certified
GTHL Hockey, 10 years, Captain
High School Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse,
& Volleyball player
LUKE EARL
CO-FOUNDER &
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Father of three inaugural TOP athletes
Former Professional Hockey Player (Germany Oberliga, ECHL)
Yale University, NCAA D1 Hockey, Captain, Mechanical Engineering Major
High School Lacrosse, Soccer,
& Hockey player
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP
TOM WAUD
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, TOP SOCCER
Manager of Coach Development
Graduate of the University of Worchester, Bachelor of Science with Honours in Sport and Exercise Science
Qualified Physical Education Teacher
Canada Soccer Youth License, Children's License, and 'C' License Certified
FA Level 2 Certified
FA Coaching Disability Football Certified
University Soccer and Futsal
High school Soccer, Rugby, Golf, Cricket and Track
BENNETT DRAKE
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, TOP LACROSSE
University of Albany, NCAA Division I
Director of Scouting, Video Coordinator & U.S. Scout, New York Riptide, National Lacrosse League
Former Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach, Georgian Court University NCAA Division II
Former Grassroots Coach, New Jersey LC, United LC, Edge LC
High School hockey, lacrosse, & volleyball
Nerissa james
CAMP DIRECTOR, TOP SPORTS CAMPS
Graduate of Brock University, Bachelor of Sports Management
15+ years in Youth Sports & Sports Admin
#52Strong Nominee - Highlighted female leaders in sport
High Five Certified – Health Child Development and Programs Development
NCCP – Planning a Practice Plan, Multi-Sport Coaching, Making Head way Concussion and Ethical Decision training.
High School Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, Badminton player and Black Belt in Taekwondo
maribeth de leon
CLUB ADMINISTRATOR, TOP SPORTS
Sport Management Graduate, Humber College
5+ years Youth Sports Experience
NCCP Safe Sport Certified
NCCP Sport Program Design Certified
Respect in Sport, Activity Leader
SportsEngine Trained
TeamSnap Trained
FrontOffice Sports Trained
COMING soon…
GENERAL MANAGER, TOP OAKVILLE
coming soon…
GENERAL MANAGER, TOP RICHMOND HILL
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!