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 (U15-2jrlakers2627@nbgha.com) - KYLE BOURQUE
Kyle brings 15 plus years of experience coaching female athletes, including 7 season in girls hockey in both head and assistant coaching roles.
Kyle’s coaching philosophy is built on the belief that every player wants to improve, and that growth happens best in a positive, supportive, and structured environment. He places a strong emphasis on skill development and helping players understand the game, so they can build confidence and make better decisions on the ice.
Kyle is committed to creating a team culture that values effort, respect, and accountability, while ensuring the game remains enjoyable for the players. His goal is to support each athlete in reaching their potential, not only as a hockey player but as a teammate and individual. He is looking forward to working together with players and families to make this a rewarding and successful season.
U13 TIER 1 (U13T1JrLakers2627@nbgha.com) - GAVIN FUROY
Gavin brings a passion for hockey and a strong commitment to the North Bay & District GHA. Gavin has been a coach within our programs since the 2019/20 season, and has continued to give back to female athletes in the area year after year.
His coaching philosophy is to encourage players with positive reinforcement, he wants each player to feel confident, and appreciated for what they can bring to the team. Most recently, Gavin served as our U11A Head Coach where they brought home an OWHA Provincial Bronze Medal.
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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 (U9BJrLakers202627@nbgha.com) ALEXIS LEMMEX
We’re excited to welcome Alexis Lemmex as our U9B Head Coach for the 2026-2027 season!
A former CIS player with St. Francis Xavier University Athletics, Alexis brings a wealth of experience both on and off the ice. With a background in adapted physical activity and experience in high-performance sport and teams (including work connected to the Commonwealth Games), she knows how to help young athletes grow and succeed.
Now in her 4th season coaching U9, Alexis is passionate about creating a fun, competitive, positive environment where kids can build confidence, learn the game, and love coming to the rink. Her focus? Growth mindset, teamwork, respect, and developing strong foundational skills.