Instructors

 Mr. Rick Schievink - Head Instructor

Rick has been the Head Instructor of the Alberni District Hockey Academy since 2004. In addition to a range of professional playing and coaching experience, Rick is currently the Director of Hockey Operations for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs (BCHL).  We are very fortunate to have someone with his expertise and knowledge guiding our Academy. (Hockey Resume)

 Mr. Adam Hayduk - On Ice Instructor

Adam Hayduk is the Assistant Coach for the BCHL Alberni Valley Bulldogs.  He is a regular on ice coach for the Hockey Academy at all grade levels.  (Hockey Resume)

 Mr. Kevin Willison - On Ice Instructor

Kevin is the Head Coach for the BCHL Alberni Valley Bulldogs.  A former NHL player, Kevin brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Hockey Academy including years of experience coaching at the Edge Hockey School and a variety of professional teams.

 Gold in the Net - On Ice Goalie Instruction

The Alberni District Hockey Academy works closely with Gold in the Net to provide goalie specific coaching to our academy students.

 Mr. Rick Geddes - On Ice Instructor

Rick has been a dedicated member of the Hockey Academy's on ice instruction team for the past two years.  A goalie himself Rick's experience and commitment is a tremendous asset to the program.

 Mr. Ron Behnke - Administrator

Mr. Behnke is a Vice Principal at Alberni District Secondary School and administrator responsible for the Hockey Academy.

 Mr. Doug Lindores - Teacher/Instructor

Mr. Lindores has been a Physical Education teacher at Alberni District Secondary School for over 30 years.  Doug was instrumental in the creating the Hockey Academy program in Port Alberni.  In addition to teaching and instructor the Hockey Academy Mr. Lindores is also heavily involved in organizing the Port Alberni Junior Prep Camp.

 Mr. Carl Poole - Teacher/Instructor

Mr. Poole is a teacher at Alberni District Secondary School.  He works primarily with the senior hockey classes.  In addition to experience playing Junior Hockey, Mr. Poole has been a referee in both the WHL and BCHL.

 Mr. James Messenger - Teacher/Instructor

Mr. Messenger is a Physical Education teacher at EJ Dunn Middle School.  He is relatively new to the sport of hockey but he is no stranger to elite sports.  A former provincial and national medallist in the sport of Olympic Wrestling, Mr. Messenger has been selected to coach the Canadian National Wrestling Team.