Meet 2026 Team Prep Camp!
We are thrilled to officially announce our world-class coaching staff and support team for the 2026 Prep Camp season! This year’s roster brings together unparalleled experience from the highest echelons of professional hockey—including the NHL, AHL, PWHL, NCAA, and international Olympic stages—alongside dedicated off-ice specialists, certified medical staff, and operational leaders.
Whether your goal is developmental growth or elite-level scout exposure, our 2026 team is ready to guide you to the next step of your hockey journey.
On-Ice Coaching & Leadership Team
- Barry Smith (20 Years at Camp) – 7 x Stanley Cup Winner
- Brady Robinson (18 Years at Camp) – Philadelphia Flyers, NHL. The Goalie Group
- Mike Coflin (17 Years at Camp) – Calgary Flames Scout, Camp Owner
- Andrew Shaw (5 Years at Camp) – Abbotsford Canucks, AHL
- Jenn Gardiner (12 Years at Camp) – Canadian Olympian. Vancouver Goldeneyes, PWHL, PWHL
- Sandra Abstreiter (1 Year at Camp) – Olympian. Montreal Victoire, PWHL Champion
- Malia Schneider (1 Year at Camp) – Vancouver Goldeneyes, PWHL
- Myles Fitzgerald (11 Years at Camp) – Vancouver Goldeneyes, PWHL
- Brad Lazarowich (11 Years at Camp) – 1970+ NHL Games Officiated
- Kerry Gladson (17 Years at Camp) – Saskatoon Blades Scout, WHL. Camp Owner
- Nico Somerville (12 Years at Camp) – Wichita Thunder, ECHL
- Liam Cavanagh (4 Years at Camp) – Robert Morris, NCAA I
- Caden Tremblay (8 Years at Camp) – Univ. of Alaska-Anchorage, NCAA
- Ryan Rehill (4 Years at Camp) – Alberni Bulldogs, BCHL
- Nate Leslie (17 Years at Camp) – Certified Executive Coach, Camp Owner
- Lynden Sammartino (20 Years at Camp) – The Goalie Group
- Kai McDonald (7 Years at Camp) – The Goalie Group
- Mark Taylor (17 Years at Camp) – Delta Hockey Academy, NHL player, Camp Owner
- Rick Lanz (8 Years at Camp) – Delta Ice Hawks, Delta Academy, CSSHL. 500 NHL Games Played
- James Gaertner (6 Years at Camp) – Shawnigan Lake School, CSSHL
- Amanda Levesque (6 Years at Camp) – Langley Leafs, Female Super League (FSL)
- Melanie Jue (2 Years at Camp) – 2026 Team BC U18, Vancouver Comets U18
- Ben Walter (2 Years at Camp) – Trinity Western University, USports
- Tomas Sille (3 Years at Camp) – Romania U18 Coach
- Otakar Cajka (1 Year at Camp) – SHKM Hodonin, Czech Republic U18/U20
- Bobby Reed (1 Year at Camp) – Portland Junior Winterhawks
- Reese Hiddleston (1 Year at Camp) – Delta Hockey Academy
- Jeff Gardner (2 Years at Camp) – JAG Hockey Development
- Joe Caldarone (4 Years at Camp) – Powell River Minor Hockey
- Trevor Sherban (4 Years at Camp) – Spartan Academy, HSL. Former Team Canada player
- Marcus Beesley (1 Year at Camp) – Marcus Beesley Goaltending
- Cam Robinson (2 Years at Camp) – eliteprospects.com
- Alli Schneider (2 Years at Camp) – Nanaimo Minor Hockey
- Kyle Bergh (1 Year at Camp) – Mental Performance Coach
Off-Ice Skills, Strength & Conditioning
- Rachel Llanes (1 Year at Camp) – S&C Coach. Olympian. TPR Hockey
- Cam McCarrick (1 Year at Camp) – S&C Coach. Teacher, Alberni Bulldogs
- Ben Friend (2 Years at Camp) – Off-ice Skills Coach. Island HC, JPHL
- Molly Cole (3 Years at Camp) – Off-ice Skills Coach. Bemidji State, NCAA I
- Troy Newans (5 Years at Camp) – Off-ice Skills Coach. Alberni Bombers, VIJHL
Medical & Athlete Care Team
- Monika Hall (11 Years at Camp) – Certified Athletic Therapist CAT (C).
- Abbey Peters (1 Year at Camp) – Certified Athletic Therapist CAT (C), Alberni Bulldogs
- Jake Wilhelm (2 Years at Camp) – Certified Athletic Therapist CAT(C), Victoria Grizzlies
- Holland Friesen (1 Year at Camp) – Certified Athletic Therapist CAT (C). Swan Valley Stampeders, MJHL
- Ian Ball (1 Year at Camp) – Certified Athletic Therapist CAT (C). Powell River Kings, BCHL
Campus Operations, Catering & Experience
- Patsy Wangler (18 Years at Camp) – Director, Catering. Patsy’s Catering
- Mike Doucette (6 Years at Camp) – Coordinator, Infrastructure. Alberni Bombers, VIJHL
- Halle Waram (1 Year at Camp) – Coordinator, Residence Hall
- Grace Moir (2 Years at Camp) – Coordinator, Residence Hall
- Jenny Gear (4 Years at Camp) – Camp Experience Team. Teacher
Camp Counselling Team
Our dedicated student leadership team ensuring an incredible daily and overnight camp experience.
- Danika Foster (7 Years at Camp) – Camp Counsellor, Day
- Deacon Massop (2 Years at Camp) – Camp Counsellor, Day
- Mikaela Chimbakas (1 Year at Camp) – Camp Counsellor, Overnight
- Abi Maass (2 Years at Camp) – Camp Counsellor, Overnight
- Austin Cleaver (2 Years at Camp) – Camp Counsellor, Overnight
- Brody Hsiao (2 Years at Camp) – Camp Counsellor, Overnight
- Joelle Lutz (2 Years at Camp) – Camp Counsellor, Overnight
- Makena Schwenning (2 Years at Camp) – Camp Counsellor, Overnight
See you at camp!
For schedules, registrations, and more information, visit www.prepcamp.com.
