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 skills development coach, Bryant is also currently an Assistant Coach of Greater Vancouver Canadians U17AAA (BCEHL) and Vancouver T-Birds U13 A1. 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 Head Coach of North Vancouver U13A and Lead Coach of Richmond Oval Hockey Club. Strong passion for teaching the game and building strong relationships with athletes.
Andrew Seppanen
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.
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. Current coach of North Vancouver U13A. 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.
Jenn Gardiner
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.