AP RAIDERS U16A (25/26) - COACH PROFILE & TEAM INFORMATION
HEAD COACH - TREVOR BURNS
I am a volunteer parent coach. I began coaching as an Assistant Coach with Durham West Lightning in 2014/2015, where I spent 3 years coaching in that Association. I moved on to be an Assistant Coach with the Oshawa Lady Generals and the Whitby Wolves for the next several years. I became a head coach for the Pickering Panthers in 2017/2018 and I have continued as a Head Coach for the Ajax/Pickering Minor Hockey Association after its recent merger. I am committed to creating an environment that challenges players to achieve their best while balancing the principles of competing in a team sport.
MY PROGRAM
It is designed to cultivate both technical skill and strategic understanding, ensuring players gain the tools needed to excel in the game of hockey. The development model is a commitment to long-term athletic progress, focusing on skill development, game sense, leadership and teamwork.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Player development is focused on skating, shooting, passing, defensive skills, goaltending and specific drills to enhance performance in both individual and team settings.
The team will have 1 team practice per week and 3 Professional development sessions per week.
Pure Strength Dry Land training, Kinetix and Increased goaltending.
Average 2 games per week, league play plus/and/or tournaments.
RECENT COACHING ACHIEVEMENTS
2024/2025 Georgina Regional Silver Stick Champions
2024/2025 Lake Placid Finalists
2023/2024 OMHA Finalists
2023/2024 Lakeshore Finalists
2022/2023 Ajax/Pickering Spring Thaw Champions
ASSOCIATION
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.