CORE represents the standard of "Excellence". The expectation at Core Hockey Training, we will provide a  winning performance in every session. "Excellence" is what we will achieve with each player, leaving them with more knowledge and a passion to improve their Core Skills!

The Meaning of the 'C': It stands for what we believe in, Character, Commitment and Courage. These three traits are vital for a player to improve their CORE skills. The player must have the character to know he/she can always improve their skills no matter how good they might be at the time. They must be committed to practicing, and understanding the importance of proper technique. The player must have the Courage to know they will make mistakes, and if they stay positive and focused, their skills will become better every day!


Blair Becker

Owner of Core Hockey Training

Head Coach of Louis St Laurent Hockey Academy, Current 

Certified Coach for Unbeatable Mind, 2019

Coach Mentor, Skill Instructor for Sherwood Park Kings Club 2017 to 2018
21 years of coaching experience, Novice to Junior

Assistant Coach with Camrose Kodiaks, AJHL 2008-2013, 2015 to 2018
Assistant Coach with Team Alberta Canada Winter Games 2015
Head Coach with Team Alberta 2011 U-16 Western Challenge Cup, Gold
Hockey Canada/IIHF 2011 International Development Camp - Finland
Assistant Coach of 2011 Team Pacific, World Under 17's, Bronze
2014 Hockey Canada U17 Nation Wide Camp
2011 Future Leaders Seminar - Hockey Alberta
2014 Program of Excellence Seminar - Hockey Canada
Assistant Coach with Team Alberta 2009 U-16 Western Challenge Cup, Gold
Head Coach 2010 Alberta Cup, Northwest Sharks, Gold
Hockey Alberta - Mentor for Future Leaders Program, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Education Degree
Head Coach of Louis St Laurent Hockey Academy
Past Instructor at St Edmund's Hockey Academy
Past Hockey Canada Head Instructor - Skill Clinics
Hockey Canada High Performance Level 1, NCCP Theory 3
Hockey Canada High Performance Level 2 - Course
Past operator of Puckmasters Edmonton


Tony Orsini

Played Novice to Midget AAA KC Hockey
15 years of coaching experience, Novice to Junior
Currently Head Coach with CAC Major Midget AAA

Alberta Cup Coach 

2016-17 Coach of the Year for Midget Category
Head Coach NAA Spring Elite 9 consecutive seasons
Hockey Canada Development 2 Certified

HP 1 Certified
Hockey Canada checking skills
Hockey Canada Speak out
Hockey Canada Safety



Ethan Maertens-Poole


Pac Minor Midget AAA, Head Coach, 2020-21

PAC Midget AA, Head Coach, 2019-20

CAC MMAAA, Assistant Coach, 2018-19

MLAC Bantam AA, Head Coach 2017-18

CAC MM 15 AA, Assistant Coach 2016-17

Gold in the Net, 2010 to 16


Mason Hawkes


Previous Hockey Coaching Experience

2010-2015 5 Seasons of playing experience with SSAC.
2012 Alberta Cup Edmonton South Predators.
2015/16 SEERA Stealth Peewee AA Head Coach.
2016 Zone 8 Grand Prairie Alberta Winter Games Hockey Assistant Coach. 
2015-18 Spring AAA Jr Oil Kings Gold Head Coach (03, 04, and 08 born players).
2016/17 MLAC United Cycle Bantam AA Head Coach.
2016/17 MLAC Coach of the Year Award.
2017/2018 MLAC Bantam AAA Head coach. 
2018/2020 Fort Sask MMAAA, Head Coach

2020-21 Head Coach Bantam AAA, Fort Sask
Development 1 certified 
HP1 trained 
Hockey Canada Checking skills
Hockey Canada Safety



Other Coaches:


Tyler Schendel - Grant MacEwen

Luke Prokop - Edmonton Oilkings