Instructors

Tara McKay

Tara brings an understanding of the game from an elite player's perspective, along with:

• 15 years hockey instructor experience
• Playing experience in National Women's Hockey League since its inception, 15 years playing at highest level
• completed playing career with Brampton Thunder of NWHL in 2004
• NWHL National Silver '02, '03, '04, Provincial Gold '03
• regional Team Canada Camps
• Honours Kinesiology degree (Physical Education), University of Western Ontario
• Certified Kinesiologist
• Certified Exercise Physiologist
• College level teacher
• Former Police Officer
• 2002 Ontario Ball Hockey Female Athlete of the Year

Donna-Lynn Rosa

Donna-Lynn's passion for the game is displayed in her dedication to teaching others:

• 35 years combined playing and coaching experience
• First OWHA player to receive a full athletic scholarship to an American university (Northeastern - Boston, MA)
• 3 ECAC Championship titles (playing)
• ECAC Championship title (coaching)
• 3 Canadian National Championships (one in Lacrosse)
• 3 time All-American
• Brampton Thunder, NWHL (2001 Jersey retired)
• Assistant coach, Northeastern University 1989-1990
• Head coach, Brampton Thunder, NWHL 2006-2008
• Teacher, Humber College - Recreation Leadership Program

Past and Current Instructors

Guest instructors will be invited to share their knowledge, experiences, and advice.

• Richard Kearns, OHL Junior Brampton Battalion, York University CIS National Championship Participant 2003, 2004, OUA Champions 2004
  Coaching at Numerous schools GTA + Southern Ontario, Minor Hockey, Coach of Whitby Fury Provincial A Hockey, 2008-2010
• Eric Orschel, U of T, Phys Ed Teacher, UYHA Rep & high school hockey coach, former CIAU U of T player
• Stu Vandergeest, former CIAU player, Phys Ed Teacher
• Dave Hughes, Phys Ed teacher, High School hockey coach, certified trainer and exercise specialist, UYHA coach
• Lori Dupuis, Team Canada Olympic Gold Medalist
• Jayna Hefford, Team Canada 4x Olympic Gold Medalist
• Jean Orschel Phys Ed Teacher, Instructor for off-ice programs
• Meredith Ostarander, CWHL, NCAA
• McGuire Goaltending
• Scott Della Vedova Goaltending coach, OHL, Pro experience
• Chris D'Ornellas, Uxbridge Minor Hockey Coach, Former Junior Player
• Jen Rawson, CIAU, CWHL, Teacher, High Performance Coach
• Molly Engstrom, CWHL, Team USA
• Stacey Colarossi, Assistant Coach York University, High Performance Coach
• Vanessa Ley, CIS
• Kim Malcher, CWHL, Team Canada, Teacher
• Kathy McCormick, CWHL, Team Canada, Teacher
• Amy Caldwell, CIAU, Elementary Teacher

Goalie Instructors

• Mandy Cronin, CWHL player and Owner of M-Power Hockey
• Cindy Eadie, Brampton Canadette-Thunder (CWHL)
• Stephanie Slade, former Brampton Canadette-Thunder (CWHL)
• Jamie McGuire (see www.mcguirehockey.com for further information)