Our Instructors

Eric Calder, B.A., NCCP HP II, Dip. B. Admin, Can-Fit-Pro PT

Coaching Experience: Coaching experience: Eric is a Certified NCCP High Performance 2 Coach with NCCP Level 3 Theory from Hockey Canada and a Can-Fit-Pro Certified Personal Trainer. He has been one of the most sought-after instructors in the area for many years. His professional coaching includes Canadian University, Junior B, Elite Professional and Junior hockey in Europe, and 11 years with Skills Plus Hockey, along with many years of Minor Hockey. Eric has lectured on Hockey Theory at Wilfrid Laurier University since 2004.

Scouting Experience: Eric has been involved in elite hockey selection as an OHL scout and with the U17 and U16 Evaluation camps.

Playing Experience: 11 years of professional hockey including NHL / AHL and elite professional hockey in Europe. Awards and championships include two-time Club European
Cup Finalist, CIAU All-Canadian, Memorial Cup Champion, and Canadian MVP of World Junior Championships.

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Experienced Staff

Skills Plus instructors are highly trained athletes with a wealth of experience. Our staff has a high level of proficiency and is able to demonstrate each skill at an elite level. We use correct technique, giving our students a good visual image of the different skills being taught. To maintain a successful teaching environment, Skills Plus utilizes a balanced player-to-instructor ratio (approximately 4:1).