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CHRIS BILLINGSLEYAfter an invite from the OHL's Niagara Falls Thunder to attend their training camp proved unsuccessful, Chris spent three years with the OHA Junior A Brampton Capitals. |
There, he won Rookie of the year honours in his first year, and was part of two division winning teams, culminating in a league championship in 1994-95 and a trip to the Royal Bank Cup. During his time with the Captials, he was coached by NHL goalie coach, Jon Elkin, and taught at Jon Elkin Goalie Schools.
After Junior, Chris played in the WOAA and OHA AAA senior leagues for the next 15 years, and created the first ever, Elora Rocks goalie school for goaltenders in the Elora/Fergus area.
During the summer of 2018, Chris re-united with his long time goalie coach, teaching at Jon’s world renown goalie school with NHL goalies Matt Murray, Mackenzie Blackwood, and London Knights star, Joseph Raaymakers, among others.
A veteran elementary teacher by profession, Chris knows how kids learn and how to use a students strengths and individual learning style to help them reach their potential. A life long learner, Chris is constantly updating his knowledge and says he learns as much from his students as they do from him.
During the summer of 2018, Chris re-united with his long time goalie coach, teaching at Jon’s world renown goalie school with NHL goalies Matt Murray, Mackenzie Blackwood, and London Knights star, Joseph Raaymakers, among others.
A veteran elementary teacher by profession, Chris knows how kids learn and how to use a students strengths and individual learning style to help them reach their potential. A life long learner, Chris is constantly updating his knowledge and says he learns as much from his students as they do from him.
What PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT CHRIS..
"Hey - just wanted to send a note of thanks for letting us get in on this (Monday Session). I know some of it was aimed at those going through try-outs in the next few weeks. My son told me in the car how much fun he had and that this was easily the best training he has had to date. I really liked how you had every goalie engaged all the time for the full hour. I have not had a single other trainer work in this manner (all of the others have used one person working with 4/5 goalies so he is in for 5 shots and then out for 15 shots). He has asked a couple times when does he get to go back."
“Chris is an excellent Coach and Teacher. Professional, dedicated and passionate. Using technology to help players excel seems fitting in 2019 – well done. Our goalies were fully engaged when working with Chris and I’m looking forward to what the future may have in store for Chris and his students”.
Matthew Smith
London Junior Knights Minor Atom AA Green 18/19
Matthew Smith
London Junior Knights Minor Atom AA Green 18/19
"Chris,
Very impressed with your work with My son this past couple of weeks. Passion and concern for the kids learning really shows on the ice. I will get him on your website as much as possible and recommend you for his team next season for sure. Thanks again"
Very impressed with your work with My son this past couple of weeks. Passion and concern for the kids learning really shows on the ice. I will get him on your website as much as possible and recommend you for his team next season for sure. Thanks again"
" Chris is knowledgeable, skillful and an amazing Goalie coach. Without a doubt he will help your goalie be the best he can be. He has been coaching my 8 year old for over a year, and over that year Chris has became a good friend. Chris shares his knowledge with me and my son, so we can make the best decisions on and off the ice. If you have a kid who really has a goalie spirit, I highly recommend that you give Chris a call."
Steve Beaulac
North London Nationals, Novice House League 18/19
Steve Beaulac
North London Nationals, Novice House League 18/19
" Hi Chris,
Thanks so much for all your work! My son loved the four sessions he had with you and takes your words of wisdom as if they are gospel! He keeps saying Chris told me this, Chris told me that .... it’s amazing to see the impact you have made.
We appreciate the link you gave us and will check it out this weekend. Thanks again."
Thanks so much for all your work! My son loved the four sessions he had with you and takes your words of wisdom as if they are gospel! He keeps saying Chris told me this, Chris told me that .... it’s amazing to see the impact you have made.
We appreciate the link you gave us and will check it out this weekend. Thanks again."
"Hello Chris,
Thank you so much for coaching my son at the Robbie Drummond power skating clinic! He learned so much from you. He really enjoyed it!"
Thank you so much for coaching my son at the Robbie Drummond power skating clinic! He learned so much from you. He really enjoyed it!"
"Dude, you're next level! Schedule or no schedule, you're at our practices next season! :)"
" I've always believed in the four P's of goaltending. Poise, Positioning, Patience and Presence. Today's shooters are quicker and more accurate, so goalies need to be able to move around the crease efficiently while maintaining balance and control. Fundamentals are the solid foundation in which they'll build their goaltending prowess upon ."
~Chris Billingsley
~Chris Billingsley
