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 Hockey Coach

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.

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Owen Hart

Lead Coach / Coordinator

Coordinator and Coach for LGS. Client Coordinator for Leslie Leadership Development. Current Female U18 A1 Head Coach for VFIHA. Responsible for LGS communication, marketing, and operations.

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Bryant Hsiao

Lead Coach / Private Lesson Coordinator

Skills Development Coach. Fluent in Mandarin and English. Former Professional Player  and member of Team Chinese Taipei , IIHF DIV III.  Patient, calm and a highly skilled player capable of breaking skills down into smaller chunks for players to learn.

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Rick Lanz

Lead Coach

2019 Stanley Cup Champion (St Louis Blues Scout). Former NHL player (500 games). Head Coach Delta Hockey Academy, CSSHL

Ryan Page

Lead Coach

Longtime LGS athlete turned coach! Currently coaching U11A, U13A, and Richmond Oval Hockey Club. Strong passion for teaching the game and building strong relationships with his athletes.

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Jenn Gardiner

Coach

2x NCAA Div I National Champion at Ohio State. Captain 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.

Celine Tardif

Celine Tardif

Coach

Former Professional & Collegiate athlete. Played 4 pro seasons in Sweden in the SDHL and spent 5 seasons with University of British Columbia (USports). Was UBC T-birds Captain in senior season. Holds a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology Degree.

Emily Costales

Emily Costales

Coach

Emily is a household name in BC female hockey. Her playing experience includes KRS Vanke Rays (Russia), Shenzhen Kunlun Red Star HC (China), Syracuse University (NCAA I), & University of British Columbia (USports). Emily is a Faculty of Education student training to be a teacher.

world class instruction - personal service

It has never been easier to find world class hockey training you can rely on. We care about the needs of every player.