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About Us - Leafs Development

What is Leafs Hockey Development?

Growing the game we love - together! Leafs Hockey Development is the official team bringing you the latest and greatest in Leafs community hockey programming.

LeafsDevelopment.com is a place where you can find programs, resources and other information for:

- Youth (aspiring hockey stars)

- Coaches (of all levels)

- Parents (from all over the world)


WHO ARE WE?

The Leafs Hockey Development staff are a group of enthusiastic, dedicated and knowledgeable hockey experts committed to teaching the fundamentals of the game to players of all ages and skill levels. Our staff consists of professional educators, elite hockey coaches and high-performance athletes. 

A caring leader is an essential component to ensuring a positive experience for your child. You will take comfort in knowing that all staff hold National Coaching Certificate Program (NCCP) designations and go through annual training that includes but is not limited to: interviews, reference checks, criminal record checks, and on/off -ice workshops.


Coordinator, Hockey Development

My name is Olivia Perretta...

On the ice, I am a: Defence

Off the ice, I am a: Operations & Logistics Expert

Favourite Quote: "It’s kind of fun to do the impossible."

I am passionate about: Developing programs that encourage and support the growth of youth not just as athletes but as people!

Manager, Community & Sport Partnerships

My name is Spencer Gibson...

On the ice, I am a: Goalie

Off the ice, I am a: Father

Favourite Quote: "They don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." 

I am passionate about: Using sport as a vehicle to build bridges and break barriers to bring us all together. 

Director, Community Sport

My name is Luciano Lombardi...

On the ice, I am a: 4th line center

Off the ice, I am a: Dad

Favourite Quote: "In life, it’s not where you go – it’s who you travel with."

I am passionate about: Utilizing the power of sport to positively impact the lives of youth and build a better tomorrow.


Lead Hockey Instructor

My name is Greg...

On the ice, I am a: Teacher. Teaching the greatest subject of all - hockey!

Off the ice, I am a: A father of two that has a "at all cost" approach to be humble, kind, and a role model through great decisions for all of those in my life with the highest hopes they grow up to be better than me.

Favourite Quote: "To love what you do and know that it matters, what else could be better." 

I am passionate about: Helping shape the future of hockey by way of associating student athletes with people that have similar interests and desires in and out of athletics, and academics.  


HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

My name is Jess...

On the ice, I am a: Defenceman

Off the ice, I am a: Coach, fitness and music enthusiast

Favourite Quote: "Grow through what you go through." 

I am passionate about: Making a positive impact on all the lives that I come in contact with - both on and off the ice.  


HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

My name is Paul...

On the ice, I am a: Centre/Left Wing

Off the ice, I am a: Father, Community Hockey Program Coordinator

Favourite Quote: "Try the impossible to show that it can be done." 

I am passionate about: Sharing the power of sport to motivate and inspire.


HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

My name is Gord...

On the ice, I am a: Defenceman

Off the ice, I am a: All about the game of hockey. I work in hockey selling equipment and teaching hockey.

Favourite Quote: "Work Hard, Play Hard" 

I am passionate about: Hockey & Family.


HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

My name is Liam...

On the ice, I am a: Forward

Off the ice, I am a: Coach

Favourite Quote: "You try, you fail, the real failure is when you stop trying."

I am passionate about: Coaching and helping others achieve their goals on and off the ice.


HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

My name is Johnny...

On the ice, I am a: Forward

Off the ice, I am a: Student

Favourite Quote: "The public praises people for what they practice in private." 

I am passionate about: Hockey, family, my dogs.


COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE

My name is Kirsten...

On the ice, I am a:  Center

Off the ice, I am a: Ice cream loving, fitness enthusiast, high school teacher and coach.

Favourite Quote: "Be the best version of yourself."

I am passionate about: Helping others achieve their goals and learn life lessons through sport.


Hockey Development Instructor

My name is Mario...

On the ice, I am: the hardest worker.

Off the ice, I am a: Athletic Therapist and Chiropractic Student

Favourite Quote: "When you fail to prepare, you're prepared to fail."

I am passionate about: helping those around me become the best versions of themselves.


Hockey Development Instructor

My name is Braden...

On the ice, I am a: Forward

Off the ice, I am a: College Student

Favourite Quote: "Success is where preparation and opportunity meet."

I am passionate about: Using hockey to bring communities together.


Hockey Development Instructor

My name is Erik...

On the ice, I am a: Centreman

Off the ice, I am a: Hockey Instructor

Favourite Quote: "Don't get too high on the highs, don't get too low on the lows, keep it even."

I am passionate about: Coaching and everything Toronto Maple Leafs.


Hockey Development Instructor

My name is Luke...

On the ice, I am: At home.

Off the ice, I am: Wanting to be on the ice.

Favourite Quote: "Through adversity comes success."

I am passionate about: Developing hockey players to be their best.


Hockey Development Instructor

My name is Matt...

On the ice, I am a: Right Wing

Off the ice, I am a: Entrepreneur

Favourite Quote: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

I am passionate about: Cars & Fashion.


Hockey Development Instructor

My name is Mav...

On the ice, I am a: Goalie

Off the ice, I am a: Business Owner.

Favourite Quote: "We're not here to take part, we're here to take over."

I am passionate about: Hockey & Coaching.


Hockey Development Instructor

My name is Amber...

On the ice, I am a: Center.

Off the ice, I am a: Student.

Favourite Quote: "When you get tired learn to rest, not quit."

I am passionate about: Women in sports.


Hockey Development Instructor

My name is Isabella...

On the ice, I am a: Forward.

Off the ice, I am a: Student.

Favourite Quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."

I am passionate about: Sports.