Coaching Staff

Written by Administrator | 05 October 2009

Overview 

Since our inaugural camp in 2003 Best of British Ice Hockey Camps have taking pride in providing a coaching set up unrivaled by any other hockey school. Our mix of Coaching staff with experience at every level of the British and foreign game, coupled with some of the UK's very best players currently playing at the highest level.

We also bring in a range of current junior coaches and finally the unsung heroes of our operation the assistant coaching team of young and inspired players who are currently playing at the top end of the junior game.

Over the past couple of years our coaching staff have chopped and changed due to family and team commitments. While many of our head coaching staff have remained consistent it has allowed the Best of British program to develop by bringing in new coaching staff, each of whom add there own areas of expertise to the program - something that can only be positive and advantageous for the participants.

This season we will announce the coaching squad for each camp via our website as they become confirmed. 

Paul Heavey - Coaching Director 

Paul Heavey himself has over 14 years experience as a professional Head Coach with teams including the Cardiff Devils, Scottish Eagles, Manchester Phoenix, and Sheffield Steelers. Paul has also coached with the GB National Program at both Senior and Junior Levels and has represented his country and several World Championships and training camps. 'Heaves' has won every championship available in the Modern era both as a player and a coach.

He is a real student of the game and always on the look out for fresh ideas for the camps. Paul brings tremendous enthusiasm and experience and it is these attributes that ensure Best of British will always deliver an exceptional quality product.

Head Coaches currently confirmed for season 09/10 

Peter Russell

Current Head Coach of the EPL's Slough Jets and GB Under 20's, Peter is one of the most experienced youth development coached in the UK - having held coaching co-ordinator positions with the Scottish Eagles, Paisley and Cardiff Devils. 'Pedro" was also part of the coaching team of the GB Youth set-up who returned with 2 Gold Medals from the recent World Championships. Peter joined the BOBIHC programme in 2005 where his fun and enthusiastic approach made him a massive hit with all age groups.

Oli Jindra

Oli joined the BOBIHC setup last year and has had a huge impact on our program. Currently one of the youngest European Head Coaches Oli is plying his trade in Switzerland where he also assists the National Program. Oli enjoys coaching a fast paced program with emphasis on detail.

Matt Darlow

Now part of the BOBIHC woodwork Matt coaches with the Sheffield Scimitars Academy U18 setup and has been involved in the national programme. As an experienced Goaltender Matt is able to wear several hats with the BOBIHC setup as a Player Head Coach, Goaltending Head Coach and finally being a full time personal trainer as his day job...is a perfect fit as an Off Ice Instructor. Matt has a specific emphasis on hockey specific off ice training incorporating plyometrics. 

Greg Wood

Currently playing with the Coventry Blaze in the Elite League Greg is one of few young brits to break into the UK's highest league. Not only does this make him perfectly experienced to coach with the Best of British but he is also the perfect example to any young budding player. Greg joined the BOBIHC program in 2007 and has been a huge hit with players of all ages and has built himself quite a fan club - even from some non-Coventry fans. 

Previous Head Coaches