Current Coaches (Guelph Girls Hockey Association)

Josh is the father of two GGHA girls who played Novice HL and Select in 2016-17 and he spent 2016-17 serving as head coach of both teams. This will be Josh’s first year as the Novice rep head coach.  

The focus of the Novice rep team will be individual skill development, learning to be a teammate, experiencing the sense of team, while having a ton of fun.   Josh believes in developing well rounded girls, fair play, positive reinforcement and inspiring dreams on and off the ice. 

He is looking forward to a great 2017/18 season – Go Gryphons Go! 

Brett Has been an Assistant Coach for the last 3 seasons in the GGHA and has now decided to take on the head coaching role of the Peewee A team.  Brett played pro hockey in the minors for 10 years and before that played at Ferris State University which is located in Michigan.   He grew up playing in the Guelph Minor Hockey system and is now happy giving back to that system as it did so much for him.  

He believes in a very positive atmosphere so that the girls can come to the rink everyday and strive to be better players through hard work and determination all the while making sure coming to the rink is fun for everyone.  

He will be surrounded by an excellent coaching staff that will help with the girls skill development throughout the year in hopes of seeing more and more growth and especially more and more passion for the game of hockey.  

Randy is a father of 3 GGHA girls, playing Pee-Wee, Atom and Novice rep in 2016-17. He has been active on and off the ice with the Guelph Girls Rep program for the last four seasons and moves into Atom, after a successful season in his second year as Head Coach of the Novice Jr. Gryphons. 

His coaching philosophy revolves around skill development, positive reinforcement and fostering a love for the game. He respects the uniqueness in all families and individuals, and works hard to maintain a positive and supportive environment in which the girls can thrive.

He looks forward to continuing his coaching journey, paying back to the game he loves.

Trevor is a long-time resident of Guelph and the father of 2 daughters playing in the GGHA in Bantam and PeeWee. He has coached with the Fundamentals and AtoMc programs for several years, coached the Preston High School Girls Varsity team for many seasons, and has spent the last three years with the Atom and PeeWee Guelph Gryphons rep programs.

The two things of primary importance for girls on his teams are that they put 100% effort every time they strap on their skates to improve their skills and abilities, and that they show good sportsmanship, teamwork, and are role models both on and off the ice.

He is very much looking forward to working with all the families throughout the season. Go Gryphons Go!

Wayne is excited to be leading the Midget A team for the 2017/18 season.  A native of Peterborough and its minor hockey system, Wayne has been in the Guelph area for the past 20 years. Married and a father of three rep hockey players; daughters aged 17 and 15, and a son aged 11, hockey is very much a part of the Byrd family.  An avid hockey player and fan, Wayne has also been a very dedicated coach and has been coaching girls hockey at the rep level for over 8 years.  He has been involved in the GGHA since 2012/13; most recently as current Assistant Coach with the Midget A team (2016/17) and as Head Coach of the Bantam A team (2015/16). Wayne’s coaching philosophy will be to develop a ‘team first’ attitude that will translate into a dedicated, no-quit atmosphere where the players will believe that hard work, heart and determination form the pillars of success and enjoyment.  Developing and reinforcing a strong sense of team across the players will be created by bringing his strong philosophy of communication and leadership to the players and staff.    
Team unity will provide the foundation for an energetic, competitive team as it sets out its own goals and commits to pursuing and achieving them together.  Wayne is excited to have the opportunity to continue developing the skills that the players have acquired to date; to continue fostering a positive environment of communication and team building; and to continue building the players’ passion for the game.  

Ian is a husband and father of two in a family obsessed with hockey.  His coaching experience includes three years as an assistant coach at the AAA level in boys’ hockey with the GMHA.  For the 2013-14 season, Ian served as an assistant coach with the Peewee B Jr. Gryphons of the Guelph Girls Hockey Association.  Ian is competitive by nature, but recognizes the importance of balancing this with a program that is fun and fosters a love of the game. Ian is committed to developing the team to reach their full potential throughout the season in an atmosphere of hard work, dedication and teamwork.

Mike is excited and looking forward to the upcoming season with the Peewee B team.  He has been a coach in both girls and boys Rep Hockey for 23 years and played Rep hockey with the Chinguacousy minor hockey association (CMHA).  This experience and other educational opportunities have provided Mike with many ideas on how to develop and grow this year’s Peewee B team.

Mike’s coaching philosophy revolves around three things a player must develop to be successful: game sense, attitude and skills.  His theme as a coach is to teach the girls to never stop learning and to show them the importance of giving 110% in whatever they do, both on and off the ice. Mike works hard to create a safe environment that is positive and respectful to the female athletes through encouragement, teaching and fair discipline when needed.  Open communication between parents, coaches and players will create success for the team.