2026/27 Competitive Coaches
U18AA (JrLakersU18AA2627@nbgha.com) - CHRIS KENDRICK
Chris brings over 30 years of coaching experience and nearly 15 years with the North Bay & District Girls Hockey Association as both a coach and executive member. A proud hockey dad of three, Chris combines his extensive background in minor and high school hockey with a 27-year career in Child Welfare and Youth Justice to create a positive, balanced, and player-focused environment.
Passionate about skill development, personal growth, and pushing athletes to excel, Chris is committed to helping players reach the next level while continuing to grow the female game. We’re thrilled to have his leadership guiding our U18AA High Performance Program!
U18 TIER 2 - TBA
U18 TIER 3 - TBA
U15 TIER 1 (U15T1JrLakers2627@nbgha.com) - MARK LUCENTI
Mark brings a competitive coaching background to the North Bay & District Girls Hockey Association. Mark has been a coach with the association since 2018 and has coached at various levels and held various roles over the past 8 seasons.
Mark’s coaching philosophy includes instilling each player to continue to love the game of hockey, develop hockey related skills, be a great teammate and to create lifelong friendships and memories.
U15 TIER 2 - TBA
U13 TIER 1 (U13T1JrLakers2627@nbgha.com) - DAVE ASPIN
Dave brings a strong competitive playing background and a clear passion for player development. A former collegiate goaltender at Seneca College, Dave was part of an OCAA Championship team before transitioning into coaching in 2017.
With experience coaching at multiple levels including the Powassan Hawks U13 Rep and U11DS Junior Lakers, Dave was also part of the staff that helped lead the association to its first DS tournament championship at the Scarborough Sharks New Year’s Classic.
Dave focuses on skill progression, confidence, and creating a positive team environment, while emphasizing respect, teamwork, and personal growth both on and off the ice.
U13 TIER 2 - TBA
U11 TIER 1 (U11T1JrLakers2627@nbgha.com) - BRODIE BEARD
Brodie brings a high-performance hockey background and a strong commitment to player development. A former OHL, university, and minor pro player, Brodie has coached at the AAA, USports, U7, U9 and U11 levels, focusing on developing players at the grassroots level.
In his spare time, Brodie enjoys providing on-ice skill development to young players. Brodie is driven to bring high-performance hockey to North Bay, he emphasizes player development, accountability, and strong team culture to help athletes reach their full potential.
U11 TIER 2 - TBA
U9B - TBA