2024 / 2025 Head Coaches
The Blues Executive are pleased to announce the Head Coaches for the 2024-2025 Season.

These coaches bring a vast amount of hockey experience, knowledge and passion to the Blues program. Their dedication and commitment to player development will enable the Blues to continue to build on our vision; offering players a quality Rep B program where they can excel individually and grow as a team.
U10 Chris Proulx
U11 Craig Parsons
U12 Chris Foster
U13 Jacques Boutin
U14 Jean-Marc Dupont
U15 Dave Robinson
U16 Chris Sideroff
U18 Drum Robertson

The Blues continue to seek applicants to fill the U10 Head Coach position for the upcoming 2024/2025 season.  This is your opportunity to step up and apply to become part of our development program and contribute to player development and success while positively impacting players within the Blues hockey program.

Please reach out to coachapplications@blueshockey.ca if you are interested in applying.


 

U10 Blues	Chris Proulx	Lindsay Young  gcmha.rep@blueshockey.ca
Hockey Background: Coaching Philosophy / Season Goal: 2024-2025 Tournaments: Rockland - CoCo Lemay Crush Tournament October 11-13 Northumberland - Regional Silverstick November 22-24 Ottawa - Bell Capital Cup:  December 29-31 Kingston Canadians Tournament Series: Jan 31-Feb 02
U11 Blues	Craig Parsons	Andrew Pile  bmha.rep@blueshockey.ca
Hockey Background: I have over 13 years of experience coaching hockey, soccer, and various other sports, both as a teacher with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and as a coach through the Gloucester Cougars/GOB Blues clubs.  I was head coach of the U10 Blues for the 2023/24 season, where we finished 4th in the regular season standing and tied for 3rd in upper bracket playoffs.  I was an assistant coach for the GOB Blues for 4 years (2019-2023; U10, U11, U12, U13). During my time as an assistant coach, the Blues won the Liftlock U10 Atom tournament, U10 league regular season championship, and the U10 playoff championship. They also finished second place in the U12 regular season, and won the Consolation Championship during the U13 season.  I was an assistant coach with Gloucester Cougars for 2 years (2017-2019, Novice B & C). During my time as an assistant coach for the Gloucester Cougars, the U9 Novice team won the regular season and playoff championship. I have also been the head coach of Dragons Soccer for the past three seasons (2022, 2023, 2024 -U12, U13, & U14).  As a teacher with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, I run and coach both the junior and intermediate soccer programs. I also coach and run the intramural floor hockey program.  Coaching Philosophy / Season Goal: Create a positive, fun environment: Creating a positive, fun environment is paramount. Promoting the social aspect of a team and the friendships that can be  gained can go along a way in strengthening the work of the team. For me, fun and teamwork are cornerstones to a successful season - win or lose.    Skill-development: The focus on the team should not be on winning, but rather on the development of the players. Part of this development is ensuring fair ice for all players. No one player is bigger than the team itself. I get my guidance for skill development from Hockey Canada's Atom Player Pathway document.    Foster a solid work ethic: Positive reinforcement and constructive criticism allow  players to take control of their actions through practice. It develops a belief system that, as a coach, I believe in them. They practice correcting mistakes and gain confidence, which fosters a great work ethic. They feel motivated to try harder because their work has earned them positive rewards and feedback.    Teaching how to win and lose: It is not about the outcomes - it is about how you got there. Learning how to take a loss and looking at it as an opportunity to learn is a valuable lesson for players. As coach, I will stress the importance of maintaining the proper balance between winning and losing graciously. No one is perfect, there is always room for improvement, and we all live to fight another day with what we have learned. Recognize what they did well, acknowledge what they did not do so well and what needs to be practiced and improved for future games.    Respect and sportsmanship: I will always promote respect among players towards their teammates, coaches, opponents and referees. Importantly, I will lead by example and promote an inclusive, safe and respectful environment.  2024-2025 Tournaments: Northumberland - Regional Silverstick November 22-24 Rockland - CoCo Lemay Crush Tournament December 6-8 Ottawa - Bell Capital Cup:  December 29-31  Kingston Canadians Tournament Series: Jan 31-Feb 02
U12 Blues	Chris Foster	Chris Proulx  omha1.rep@blueshockey.ca
Hockey Background: I have been playing hockey all my life starting my minor hockey career with the Cumberland Minor Hockey Association. I continue to play multiple times a week along with coaching duties. I have been an assistant coach with the Gloucester Cougars from 2019 to 2022 and most recently I have been assistant coach with the U10 in 2022/23 and the U11 Blues in 2023/24 Coaching Philosophy / Season Goal: I believe the most important aspect of hockey is having fun while building their hockey skills. I work with players to ensure they are building on these skills, making friends, being team players, and getting physical exercise.  This will create a well-rounded player. I believe that building on the players skills will develop the team to be competitive in all the games that they play. Hockey can also teach players how to be good people, whether that is helping people in their day-to-day lives or trying their hardest at everything they do. My favourite part about hockey is seeing smiles on the faces of the players and I hope to have a positive impact on all the players that I coach.  2024-2025 Tournaments: Ottawa - Bluesfest Sept. 27-29  Kingston - Kingston Canadians Nov. 8-10 Jay Peak, Vermont  - Green Avalanche Tournament Dec. 12-15 Ottawa  - Capital Winter Classic Jan. 17-19
U13 Blues	Jacques Boutin	Andrew Pile  bmha.rep@blueshockey.ca
Hockey Background: Jacques is an NCCP bilingual trained hockey coach who's been active at both the Rep and house league levels since the 1990s, having coached U16 and U18 AAA in the Greater Toronto Hockey League and House League A/B with Orleans Minor Hockey in Ottawa. A native of the region of Halton in the Golden Horseshoe, Jacques played his minor hockey in the Tri Cities Hockey League of Alliance Hockey playing out his final years of Rep Hockey at the AAA U16 and U18 levels, playing Junior level hockey and three seasons of high school and prep hockey in the Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference, CISAA Athletics and the TNPHL. Jacques is father of three children who works for the federal public service and moved to the Ottawa area to complete his law degree at the University of Ottawa after graduating from Queen's University.  He believes that players can balance learning excellence both at school and the hockey rink, which teaches players balance, time management and discipline. Coaching Philosophy / Season Goal: Jacques' coaching philosophy is paramountcy of work ethic and the team, with players learning awareness, hockey systems and developing their individual skills.     2024-2025 Tournaments: (Projected) Ottawa - Bluesfest Sept. 27-29 Guelph - Powerplay Tournament (provisional) - Nov. 22-24 Ottawa - Bell Capital Cup Dec 27-31 Peterborough A, BB, B Tournament - Jan 31-Feb 2
U14 Blues	Jean-Marc Dupont	Chris Proulx  omha1.rep@blueshockey.ca
Hockey Background: Jean-Marc is a local bilingual NCCP trained hockey coach with more than 13 years experience at the varsity and minor hockey levels.  His playing career included experience at the AA, Junior, and Senior levels.  After completing his studies, his transition to a career as a high school teacher and Principal has afforded him the opportunity to work with today's youth and help them thrive in their own areas of interest.  He loves to share his passion for the game of hockey and impart the values of fun, respect, and effort to the players he works with. Coaching Philosophy / Season Goal:   2024-2025 Tournaments: (Projected) Ottawa - Bluesfest Sept. 27 - 29  Rockland - Coco Lemay Memorial - Oct.  Utica - Fall Frenzy - Nov. 1-3 Northumberland - Silver Stick Nov. 22 -24 Ottawa - Capital Winter Classic Jan 3 - 5 2025  Please note that the Utica Fall Frenzy is in the USA and valid travel documentation will be required (ex. passport, birth certificate etc.)
U15 Blues	Dave Robinson	Andrew Pile  bmha.rep@blueshockey.ca
Hockey Background: I am a Certified High-Performance Coach with Hockey Canada and have been coaching hockey for 20 years, with much of that experience at AAA and CCHL Junior A. Coaching Philosophy / Season Goal: The primary purpose for my involvement in youth sport is developing young people. This involves their social, emotional, and psychological development as well as the more obvious physical development as hockey players. We will develop a group of players that prioritize a team-first approach to the game. Within this framework, a strong understanding of the value of hard work, commitment, and team play will be established. I am excited to work with this team and can’t wait for the season to start. 2024-2025 Tournaments: Ottawa - Bluesfest Sept. 27 - 29  Belleville - Mid-Season Tilt November 1-3 Pembroke - Regional Silverstick November 22-24 Rockland - CoCo Lemay Crush Tournament December 6-8
U16 Blues	Dan Fontaine	Chris Proulx  omha1.rep@blueshockey.ca
Hockey Background: Dan has more than 10 years experience coaching different levels, helping organizations, teams and other coaches achieve hockey goals. His successful coaching path has returned multiple winning championships and tournaments. He’s a certified Dev 2 coach with Hockey Canada and is heavily involved in Spring and Summer development camps. Dan is a passionate coach, always willing to put in the extra time. His ability to inject humor at almost anytime helps create a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment.  Coaching Philosophy / Season Goal: His model is built on players’ trust. He is a highly organized individual who offers a positive and solution-driven approach. Players and parents can expect the priority areas to be fun, respect, team effort, and focused hard work.  2024-2025 Tournaments: Ottawa - Bluesfest Sept. 27 - 29  Rockland - CoCo Lemay Crush Tournament October 11-13 Quinte West - Hangar Classic November 8-10 Barrie - Kutting Edge Klassic November 21-24
U18 Blues	Drum Robertson	Lindsay Young  gcmha.rep@blueshockey.ca
Hello my name is Drum Robertson. I bring a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to coaching the Blues U18 Boys this year. My background as a Registered Massage Therapist, my military service, and my involvement in competitive sports all contribute to a diverse set of skills that I will bring to my coaching role. Hockey Background: I have played hockey since I was 6 and stopped playing competitively at 18, but continue to play beer league. Through the years I have had some great coaches who where excellent role models for me to emulate. I started coaching hockey when my son started playing 10 years ago. I have been an assistant coach and head coach with the Blues for the past 6 years. Coaching Philosophy / Season Goal: As coaches we play a role in preparing young men for life through hockey. I mean to provide an environment to enable the boys to have fun, to continue learn about being part of a team, while learning the fundamental skills needed to compete, succeed, and enjoy hockey for a long time. Through reenforcing a strong work ethic, discipline as well as respect for teammates, opponents, officials, and supporters, in a positive and fun environment. 2024-2025 Tournaments: Utica - Columbus Day October 12-14 Belleville - Mid Season November 1-3 Rockland - Coco Lemay Crush Tournament December 6-8

Levels are hosted by the three associations as follows:
Gloucester: U10, U13
Orleans: U12, U14, U16
Blackburn: U11, U15, U18

Blues Executives