Program Director/Chief Instructor/Owner
Certifications:
NCCP Coaching Dev 1 (Intermediate Level)
Speak Out Program
Minor Hockey Association Experience:
Hockey Academy’s:
ELITE GOALTENDING DEVELOPMENT – MGD

Head Instructor/Owner
Tom has been part of the Magic Team as a instructor for the past 5 years and has been instructing and mentoring goaltenders for almost a decade. With a background in both motivational speaking and counselling Tom understands the mental and the physical aspects of the game and combines on ice training with mental preparation. He both motivates and challenges each student.
Head Instructor
Don has been part of the Magic Team as a head instructor for the past 8 years and has been instructing and mentoring goaltenders over 16 years. Don draws on his experiences from playing Minor hockey and Junior hockey in BC with both the Richmond Sockeyes and Vancouver Bluehawks and went on to play with New Westminster Bruins (WHL) and Senior AAA (Abbotsford Flyers). Don brings his love of the game and enjoys motivating his students to reach their full potential.
NORM READER:Head Instructor:
Norm has been part of the Magic Team as a head instructor for the past 5 years. Norm has coach and Mentor for the past 14 years. He both motivates and challenges each student.
BRIGHTON MACDONALD:Instructor:
Brighton has been a part of the Magic team for the past 6 years. He play’s his minor hockey in Langley Minor, and continued on to play. Brighton enjoys working with young goaltenders and explaining the thought processes that give rise to the various techniques. He has great communication skills and both challenges and motivates each student.
Head Instructor:
Rob has been with the Magic Team for the past 8 years and has been instructing and mentoring goaltenders over 16 years. Rob played both Junior and College hockey and is a dedicated individual in passing on his knowledge of the game. He both motivates and challenges each student.
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Instructor
Justin has been part of the Magic Team mentor – instructor for the past 8 years. Justin played his Junior Hockey with Richmond Sockeyes (Jr B), Quesnel (Jr A), Lethbridge (WHL) and Surrey (Jr A). Justin is currently playing in the CIS, and is specializing in Human Kinetics . Justin both motivates and challenges each student.
ROB MATTISON:Head Instructor
Rob has been an mentor and head instructor with the Magic for the past 9 years. Recently finishing college, he is pursuing a professional career this upcoming season. Robbie played for the University of Oklahoma from 2005-2008 where he was earning a degree in Human Relations. Rob hails from Anchorage, Alaska playing for Dimond High Varsity and South Central Wolves Midget AAA. He was been a member of All Star Teams throughout his career including Alaska All-State First Team Goalie and MVP.
He pursued his junior career in the KIJHL with Sicamous Eagles, as well as stints with the Teams in the AJHL; Lloydminster Blazers, Winnipeg Saints (MJHL), Ridge Meadows Flames (PIJHL), Laconia Junior Leafs, (IJHL). Rob has coached young goalies at various schools previous to Magic hockey and has developed into a great instructor, working with goalies ranging from beginners to Junior, he both motivates and challenges each student.
SHELDON BAERG :Instructor – Summer
Sheldon has been coaching for the past 7 years. He was the goalie instructor for Banff Hockey Academy for the past 3 years. He is currently in his 4th year at Concordia University in the CIS, and looking to go to Europe and play Pro once he is done at University. He really enjoy coaching at Magic hockey, and enjoys teaching the skills and both motivates and challenges each student to push themselves.
LUCAS SIMPSON :Instructor – Summer
Lucas has been part of the Magic Team as a instructor for the past 2 years. Lucas grew up playing his Minor Hockey for the Coquitlam Chiefs and is now playing Junior Hockey for the Peninsula Panther in the VIJHL. Lucas has great communication skills and both motivates and challenges each student.
Anchorage, Alaska USA: Satellite Instructor
Josh has been part of the Magic Team as an instructor for the past 8 years and has been instructing and mentoring goaltenders for over 12 years. Josh has worked with goalies from all the organizations in the area; North Stars, All Starts, Wolves, Bulldogs, Mustangs, Jr Aces, Eagles as well working with the Anchorage School Districts High School Teams. Josh is super energetic, he both motivates and challenges each student.
I have been a Hockey coach for 30 years, I can say without a doubt that Magic Hockey offers one of the most complete & comprehensive Goalie program that covers all goalies from beginners to Pro. The facility at Magic is top notch and the Instructor / Goalie ratio is perfect for maximum development. The one & one feed back and the ability to battle shot after shot was instrumental to my son advancing through their program and playing at the top level each and every year. The Technical advantage the goalies get no matter what style they play is unmatched in the industry. I believe that Magic Hockey is best place to develop a foundation that every goalie needs to succeed.
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