At Rapid Athletics, coaching is about more than teaching hockey skills — it’s about creating a positive environment where kids feel supported, challenged, and excited to grow.
Our coaches are passionate about youth development, experienced in the game, and committed to helping young players build confidence, strong fundamentals, and a lifelong love for hockey.
Rapid Athletics was founded by Becky and Brandon, a local family passionate about hockey, fitness, and helping young athletes reach their full potential.
As a family of five, hockey is a big part of everyday life in their home. Through our own children and the local hockey community, we saw the impact that positive, knowledgeable coaching can have at a young age.. not just on skill development, but on confidence, mindset, and enjoyment of the game. Through Rapid Athletics, we aim to share their love of the game with our own kids and other local families, helping players grow not only as athletes, but as confident young people.
Community matters. Rapid Athletics was built for our local hockey community. We believe in keeping development accessible and supporting local families. Our programs were created to provide young players with a place to learn the game the right way, in an environment that feels welcoming, encouraging, and fun. Our goal is to inspire, educate, and support young players, while also giving families confidence that their children are being coached with care, intention, and professionalism.
Rapid Athletics was built from the heart of our home and the heart of the game.
We are a family of five who live an active, healthy lifestyle and share a deep love for hockey, movement, and personal growth. Rapid started because we wanted something better for our own kids.
What began around our kitchen table has grown into a community-focused program built on strong values, quality coaching, and genuine care for the young athletes in the Sarnia area. A place where development comes first, confidence is built daily, and kids feel supported, encouraged, and excited to come to the rink.
Our children are growing up in the rink, learning lessons about teamwork, resilience, and confidence.. the same lessons we aim to pass on to every child who skates with us. At Rapid, family matters because hockey should feel like home.
We coach the way we want our own children coached.
That means:
Teaching with patience and clarity
Creating a positive, respectful environment
Understanding that every child develops at a different pace
Caring about confidence just as much as skill
We know what it feels like to be a hockey parent — the early mornings, the car rides home, the wins, the tough days, and everything in between. That perspective shapes how we communicate, how we teach, and how we support every player in our programs.
Our philosophy is simple: fun builds confidence, confidence builds skill, and skill builds a lifelong love for the game.
We focus on:
Long-term athlete development
Skill repetition through engaging, game-based drills
Building strong skating foundations
Teaching kids how to learn, not just what to do
Progress over perfection
Winning is a bonus. Development is the goal.
Rapid Athletics is led by highly qualified, experienced coaches who bring both professional knowledge and a genuine passion for teaching.
Our experience allows us to deliver high-quality instruction & our values ensure it’s delivered the right way.
Coaching & Playing Background
Former AHL, OHL, and CIS playing experience
Professional refereeing experience (AHL & OHL)
NCCP High Performance 1 (HP1) certified
Over 12 years of coaching experience
Indigenous Team Ontario
Canada Games Team Nunavut
Arctic Winter Games
Team North
If you’re looking for a place where your child will be challenged, supported, and truly cared for — we’d love to be part of their hockey journey.
We’re passionate about helping young athletes grow not just as players, but as confident, resilient people.
Thank you for trusting us with something that matters so much... your child.