AP RAIDERS U14AA (25/26) - COACH PROFILE & TEAM INFORMATION
HEAD COACH - RYAN TUPLING
I have coached minor hockey in the Ajax/Pickering Raider system for the past 8 years. Born and raised in Orangeville where I played minor hockey and then Jr B for the Crushers. I then went on to Brock University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Business degree while playing CIS varsity hockey for the Badgers.
Outside of hockey, I am heavily involved in the West Durham Lacrosse program, both on the executive and coaching side of the game.
I live in Ajax with my wife Karen and sons Ben and Jack, while working as a Sales Director in the consumer packaged goods industry.
MY PROGRAM
The overall program I run is high level and high compete; I want to develop better and smarter hockey players. On top of our regular practices, we have specific skill development sessions for forwards and defence, plus weekly visits to the gym as a team for dryland training and video sessions. We are always looking to develop players, be successful and win; we have the foundation to be a top 3 team in our Lakeshore loop.
ICE TIME
With approximately 120 hours of ice-time we have plenty of time to develop the team and players. Ice time is set at the beginning of the year and locked in for the season in September. With 3 facilities and 9 ice pads between Ajax and Pickering, teams have as much ice as needed at reasonable times to allowing families to plan their busy schedules.
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.