AP RAIDERS U14AA (26/27) - COACH PROFILE & TEAM INFORMATION
HEAD COACH - BRETT GIGLIO
I am a parent coach who has been coaching in the Pickering/APR organization since the 2021-22 season, with the 23-24, 24-25, and 25-26 seasons holding a Head Coach position. I played my way through the Pickering Hockey Association as a minor hockey player from B to AA and moved on to the AAA level with Ajax-Pickering, Vaughan Kings, Toronto Young Nationals, and the Don Mills Flyers for my later minor hockey years. My minor hockey experience culminated in a trip to the all-Canadian Finals in my last season of minor hockey.
My playing years being cut short by injury, I became involved in player development with Larry Marson starting in 1999 to present, and have had the pleasure of working with players who have gone on to the NHL and the Canadian National Women's hockey program. Currently, I am a part of the Ajax-Pickering Minor Hockey development team, under Larry Marson, working with teams at all levels on a weekly basis.
Beyond the winter season, I am involved with a local development and spring program year-round as an instructor/coach.
My Program
My program is geared towards a multi-tiered development strategy around skills, systems, and overall character development that goes beyond the rink. The focus is on creating high tempo practices and development sessions that challenge the players to realize their true potential and be confident in their ability to grow. There is emphasis on ensuring maximum participation of all players to create a high level of engagement and focus during practices and development sessions. There is a practical application to all of the practices that are evident during game situations for the teams that I coach. The objective among the players and coaches within the programs that I run is that we can achieve successful results against any opponent with the right preparation, attitude, and focus on the process of improving individually and as a team. Goalie development is outsourced.
Past Coaching Achievements
2018-19 - Brampton Regional Silver Stick Champions
2018-19 - OMHA Red Hat Champions
2018-19 - East Gwillimbury Dunsmuir Memorial Tournament Champions
2023-24 - Scarborough Ice Raiders Early Bird Tournament Finalists
2023-24 - Ajax-Pickering Fall Classic Tournament Finalists
2024-25 - Georgina Regional Silver Stick Tournament Champions (Assistant Coach U15A)
2024-25 - Buffalo Outdoor Riverworks Classic Tournament Champions
2025-26 - Richmond Hill Early Bird Finalists
2025-26 - Toronto Aeros Winter Challenge Finalists