Glen Bueckert - Camp Director

Glen is the director and head coach of YWAM Hockey and has many years of experience in this great sport. As a fiery, passionate goaltender, Glen played his minor hockey in Prince George, then continued on thru Jr. A. in Penticton with the Broncos and Major Junior with Victoria Cougars of the WHL. He then coached in the BC Jr League and for many years in the Campbell River, BC Minor Hockey Assoc. He has been a hockey school instructor for many years and has developed a number of schools of his own.

Brian Toll - Head Coach/Power Skating Instructor

Brian has been a highly respected teacher and high school Principal in the Prince George area for many years. He played hockey for 4 years at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont. and then with the Pr. George Mohawks Senior Hockey Club for 6 years. He has over 30 years coaching experience at the Rep level in the Prince George Minor Hockey Assoc. and is currently a Coach Mentor facilitator. Brian has also coached at the Junior A level. He has spent over 30 years working in various hockey schools specifically, as a Power Skating coach for which he is widely known and respected.

Garth Koop - Speaker/ On Ice Coach

Garth has been a pastor to youth for more than 10 years. He and his wife Carly, along with their two boys (Tysen and Rylen) have been in Prince George for the last 3 years and are passionate about bringing Jesus into life. In addition to full-time ministry, Garth also serves as a chaplain to the Prince George Cougars of the WHL.

Parrish Child - Dryland/Coach

After a successful minor hockey career in Prince George which included Bantam & Midget B.C. Championships, Parrish went on to play in the WHL and then 3 years with the P.G. Spruce Kings. While receiving his Bachelor of P.E., Parrish played in the Alberta Collegiate Athletic Assoc. with Red Deer College. Since 2000, Parrish has been a P.E. teacher in PG and, last year, accepted the position of Vice Principal in School District #57. Parrish combines creativity, patience, fun, work ethic and passion to create an amazing Dryland program that campers enjoy.

Bob Greenaway - Camp Chaplain

We are pleased to have "Uncle Bob" join us again this summer. As the local rep for Youth for Christ for over 20 years, "Uncle Bob" provides lifestyle counseling and recreational services for teenagers in the local high schools.

Jan Kascak - Coach

Jan played his minor hockey in Penticton and won the provincials in Midget Rep in 1969. He made the jump to Junior Hockey and played for the Penticton Broncos from 1970-1972. Following that he attended St. Louis University on a four year college scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. It was then that Jan went on to play pro hockey with the Houston Aero’s organization with their minor league affiliate. Jan was drafted in the 11th round of the 1974 NHL Entry Draft, played one year of pro and then settled back in Penticton. In 1979 Marc Pezzin hired Jan to be an assistant coach with the Penticton Knights. The Knights then went on to win three BC Hockey Championships in a row. Jan was also very active in the Okanagan Hockey School for 17 summers. Jan is the director of the Penticton Vees Mentorship Program.

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