LGS Coaching Team
We contract world class coaches who have your child’s best interests at heart. We work hard to earn your trust.
Nate Leslie
Exec director / founder
Founder of Leslie Global Sports. Certified Executive Coach (PCC, CEC, M.Ed.). Educator. Leadership Trainer. Former Professional Hockey Player. Responsible for vision, philosophy, strategy, & coach development at LGS.
Bryant Hsiao
Lead Coach / Program Coordinator
Primarily a skill development coach, Bryant is currently an assistant coach of Greater Vancouver Canadians U17AAA (BCEHL). Former player of Chinese Taipei’s IIHF Men’s National Team (Taiwan) and Sweden’s HockeyTvåan (Div II) and HockeyTrean (Div III) leagues. Patient and calm capable of breaking skills down into smaller segments for players to learn. Fluent in Mandarin and English.
Ryan Page
Lead Coach
Longtime LGS athlete turned coach. Current Assistant Coach of North Vancouver U18A and has numerous years of U13A coaching experience in his resume. Lead Coach of Richmond Oval Hockey Club. Strong passion for teaching the game and building strong relationships with athletes. Certified mental performance coach.
Andrew Seppanen
Lead Coach
A native of Campbell River, BC, Andrew brings 15+ years of hockey coaching experience. Current Head Coach at South Delta U15A. Former Head Coach and GM of the Mackenzie Mountaineers Junior A Hockey Club.
Katie Chan
LEAD Coach
A former LGS athlete and current professional player with the Vancouver Goldeneyes of the PWHL, Katie’s hockey journey includes Delta Hockey Academy, NCAA Division I competition with Colgate and Cornell, and professional hockey in Sweden. Katie brings elite playing experience and a passion for helping young players develop their skills and confidence.
Geoffrey So
Coach
Currently Head Coach for VMHA U13 A1 and Assistant Coach of VMHA and VTMHA’s U17 joint zone team, Geoffrey brings respectable hockey experience to the team. He grew up playing with VMHA before moving on to play for BWC Academy U18 Prep and four years of Junior hockey in the PIJHL.
Cianna Ho-Kuang
Coach
Going into her 8th season of her hockey career, Cianna is committed to continuing her journey at UMass Boston in the NCAA. Cianna is a nature role model for young players and brings enthusiasm and a caring approach to every session.
Aly Tam
Coach
Aly is a former LGS athlete turned coach and a former Vancouver Angels U18A player. Patient and passionate about coaching young players, Aly brings a positive, encouraging attitude to every session. Currently pursuing a degree in Food, Nutrition, and Health at UBC.
Stefanie Wallace
Coach
Former NCAA Division I player at Princeton University. Three-time U18 Team BC member, played for the Oakville Hornets (PWHL). Stef grew up playing for VMHA, participated in LGS development programs and now turned LGS coach. Patient and experienced coach focused on individualized player development and fostering empathy on and off the ice.
Alex Stephens
Coach
LGS athlete turned coach and current coach of North Vancouver U15A, Alex is a former player in the BCEHL U18 AAA (Greater Vancouver Canadians) and CSSHL U18 Prep (St. George’s). Patient and calm coach who is great working with young players on various skillsets. Currently pursuing a Masters of Education degree at UBC.
Gavin Sangara
Coach
Currently an assistant coach for GVC U17AAA (BCEHL), Gavin also brings very respectable playing experience to LGS, having played U18 AAA with the Greater Vancouver Canadians before advancing to junior hockey with the Richmond Sockeyes. Passionate about developing young athletes, Gavin brings great hockey knowledge.
Jenn Gardiner
lead Coach
Current PWHL player for the Vancouver Goldeneyes and Canadian Women’s Olympic Team, Jenn is a highly accomplished player with 2 x NCAA Div I National Champion and served as Captain at Ohio State. U18 Team Canada Gold Medalist. NCAA 2nd Team All American. NCAA Player of the Year Finalist. Graduate Degree in Sports Management. LGS Athlete and Intern.