AP RAIDERS U12 AAA (25/26) - COACH PROFILE & TEAM INFORMATION
HEAD COACH - TJ KEMP
I was born in Ottawa and have had an expansive hockey career. I am both an Ajax Pickering Raiders Alumni, as well as a Pickering Panthers Jr. A Alumni. Between 2001-2005, I received a scholarship to Mercyhurst College in Erie PA, followed by 10 years of professional hockey in the ECHL, AHL, DEL. This is my 3rd season as Head Coach of the Ajax Pickering Raiders AAA and it is a privilege to be able to teach these young athletes the hockey knowledge I learned over my career.
MY PROGRAM
The APMHA provides prime-time ice times and there is no shortage of ice for teams. The Associations provides a fixed practice and home game schedule that provides consistency to the season. For example, during the 2023 season my team had a fixed weekly practice, I was able to secure additional practice ice on a fixed night and time, and our home games were consistently the same day and time on the weekend. This schedule makes it efficient for players and families.
PAST SEASONS
During the 2023-2024 season, my team made it to the OMHA championship weekend (Red Hats).
AP RAIDERS ASSOCIATION
Coaching in Ajax Pickering has always been an easy decision for me, as I have a great relationship with all the staff who provide me with the necessary tools I need to succeed to be able to do my job as a coach. The APMHA has a solid foundation of continuous and unwavering support for Coaches, Players and AP Raiders families.