Billy Wilms
Director, Yale Sport Academy

604 853 0778Phone
604 217 6509Mobile
34620 Old Yale Road
Abbotsford, BC ,V2S 7S6

Instructors

 

 

Brad Bowen

BRAD BOWEN

The Yale Hockey Academy is proud to have Brad Bowen on board with the program. Brad brings over 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. 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 the academy since 2006.

Andy Neilsen

ANDY NEILSEN

Andy Neilsen has been developing goaltenders in Western Canada for 17 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. For information on Andy's goaltending schools / camps, please contact him at andy@nextlevelgoaltending.com


Andy has worked with the academy since 2007.

"I thought that your program really prepared all those young players for the next level. Your ice sessions have great tempo and your skill development is second to none. Keep on doing what you are doing. You [Brad Bowen] are the type of coach that will be remembered by his players, whether or not they make it, because you care, you teach and you have an impact."

~ Marc Crawford