Brad Bowen
-- Head On-Ice Instructor
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The WA Fraser Hockey Academy is proud to have Brad Bowen on board with the program. Brad brings 20 years of instructional experience with him. In addition, Brad is presently the regional scout for the New York Islanders (NHL). Brad has also scouted for the WHL's Medicine Hat Tigers. Brad graduated from TWU with a Bachelor's of Human Kinetics. In addition to running the Vancouver Selects Program, Brad has coached within the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association for many years, and has been head on-ice instructor for the Yale Hockey Academy for 2 years. Students are very fortunate to have Brad Bowen leading their program.
For information on Brad's hockey programs, or the Vancouver Selects Program, please contact him at:
bnbowen@telus.net
cell 604 996 4347
Brad has worked with Yale Hockey Academy since the 2008-2009 season.
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Andy Nielsen
-- Goalie Instructor
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Andy Neilsen has been developing goaltenders in Western Canada for 18 years. He has an extensive background in Goaltending. His playing career includes Junior A, Major Junior and playing professionally. Through his company Next Level Goaltending Development Inc. he is responsible for the design and implementation of the Pacific Rim Hockey Academy's goaltending programs in Maple Ridge. Next Level Goaltending Development Inc. also consults for several minor hockey associations throughout the lower mainland.
Andy is a CAHA certified coach and has coached for the Abbotsford Minor Hockey Association for the past 4 years. He is well known in the hockey circles throughout the lower mainland for helping develop elite athletes. Throughout his coaching career he has helped athletes reach their goals ranging from AAA minor hockey, Junior, NCAA College, and the professional ranks.
Andy has worked with Yale Hockey Academy since the 2008-2009 season.
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Mike Grant
-- Assistant Coach
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Over 9 Years of Hockey Instructional Experience
This is Mike's first year with the Yale Sport Academy. Mike has been a coach with the Vancouver Selects AAA Hockey Association
and a Scout with the Edmonton Oil Kings (Western Hockey League)
Mike has also volunteered with the Langley Minor Hockey Association.
Mike has worked with Yale Hockey Academy since the 2008-2009 season.
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