AP RAIDERS U11AAA (26/27) - COACH PROFILE & TEAM INFORMATION
HEAD COACH - COLIN ORGAN
I was born in Ajax and grew up in Durham Region, playing AAA hockey in Durham and Central Ontario before finishing my competitive hockey career in Junior hockey in Ontario. Hockey has continually been an important part of my life and has given me a good understanding of both the game, and the dedication required to succeed.
I have been involved in coaching youth in various sports for several years. I have been the head coach of the 2016 age group for hockey since 2022 including several successful seasons in the Klevr Super League in the Tier 1 division. I have had the privilege of being part of the Ajax Pickering Minor Hockey Association since 2025 as the head coach of the U10 AAA team.
I have a passion for the game of hockey and a dedication to player development and team play. I understand the dynamics and importance of families involved in sports and am passionate about giving back to the game of hockey and our youth.
MY PROGRAM
I provide a competitive on ice development program to the organization and team, having regularly worked with the top on ice development coaches in the area including Spencer Wight, FE Hockey Development, Ashlea Jones, Pro Net goaltending, amongst others. On ice development is structured and focused on player and team development, utilizing ice time efficiently and effectively. During the 2025 season we were able to provide weekly on ice skill development sessions with Spencer Wight, two separate goalie development on ice sessions per week, and additional on ice skill development sessions with FE hockey development group.
Just as important, I provide an off-ice development plan which includes: dry land training programs with experienced dry land trainers and facilities, video analysis of game play and visual learning of skills/positions/systems for players and families, off ice training and goals for players, and guidance for players to ensure the training is properly done and effective.
ICE TIMES
With 3 facilities and 9 ice pads, there is no shortage of ice for AP Raiders teams. The Ajax Pickering Raiders teams receive prime time ice and the association offers many hours of ice to be picked up during the season. Players can expect over 100 hours of ice during the 2025-2026 season. During our 2025-26 season my team had a fixed weekly practice ice time schedule, consistent home game schedule on the same day and time on the weekend, and was able to secure additional practice ice on a fixed night for additional development.
ASSOCIATION
APR is the place to play.
The APMHA has a dedicated Board of Directors and Executive that are all non-parent members, eliminating any perceived conflict of interest or favoritism; their dedication to our MHA is limitless, with no personal gain other than the success of our Association and its players/teams. We have a full administrative staff to support parents and players through all aspects of the season. The APMHA has a solid foundation of continuous and unwavering support for our Coaches, Players and AP Raiders families.