CHE ACADEMY

COACHING STAFF

Morten Kjølby will serve as the Hockey Director and U18 Head Coach, and brings with him a strong hockey background from his various roles across the world. Morten served as Head Coach for Odense U17 and U20 in Denmark, Sollefteå HK J18 in Sweden, Club Hielo Jaca in Spain, as well as working with the Danish, Chinese and Hong Kong National Development teams. Morten has spent time in North America with the Summerland Steam of the KIJHL and Cold Lake Aeros of the CAJHL. This wide ranging experience helps Morten bring a strong understanding of different strategies across the globe, that he has used to help develop several players who have had success professionally in North America and abroad, including the NHL.

Ashlea Jones is a highly sought-after Technical Power Skating Specialist who has built a reputation for transforming how hockey players move on the ice. As the founder of Ashlea Jones Athletes in Training, she bring a meticulous, detail obsessed approach to edge control, balance, and explosive power, helping players at every level become faster, more efficient, and more dynamic skaters.
Ashlea’s profound understanding of biomechanics stems from her 20+ years as a fitness professional, and a 14-year career as a competitive figure skater, during which she competed at five National Championships. Over the past two decades, she has successfully reverse-engineered elite edge work and body control to fit the high-speed, physical demands of modern hockey.
What sets Ashlea apart is her microscopic attention to the finer details of movement. She doesn’t just run players through standard repetition drills; she breaks down the skating stride to its absolute core. Focusing of hip activation, ankle mobility, deceleration, and precise weight transfer, she challenges athletes to connect with the ice in entirely new ways.
Ashlea’s expertise and analytical eye have made her a trusted resource at the highest levels of junior and professional hockey. Ashlea is a prominent fixture in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), serving as the Technical Skating Coach for the Peterborough Petes, and Skating Coach for the Oshawa Generals in the past.

Mike Bryan brings over 10 years of experience as a goaltending coach, working with minor hockey, junior, and professional players through No Excuse Goaltending. He is passionate about developing confident, technically sound goaltenders by creating a positive, challenging, and supportive learning environment.
In addition to his work as Goalie coach Mike has extensive coaching experience in minor hockey and has also served as a Assistant coach with Fleming College. His commitment to player development, attention to detail, and ability to build strong relationships with athletes to help them with reaching their full potential both on and off the ice.

Dan is the U18 Assistant Coach, bringing with him a strong hockey background. Dan won a National University Championship as a player and coach at the University of Nottingham. While playing in Nottingham, Dan led all defensemen in points during their championship season. Dan played minor hockey in Peterborough, and went to the Canadian Hockey Skills Academy in Norwood. Dan played his junior hockey for Powassan in Northern Ontario. Dan played hockey for the Shelburne Muskies and Creemore Coyotes in the Ontario Elite Hockey League. Dan currently plays for the Tweed Oil Kings in the Northern Premier Hockey League. Away from hockey, Dan is a qualified lawyer in the province of Ontario as well as a faculty member at Trent University. Dan has taught at law schools in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Josh Gillam, Founder and Owner of HYBRID, will serve as the Director of Sports Performance for CHE Academy. A Peterborough native, Josh grew up competing in AAA hockey and lacrosse before earning a full athletic scholarship to Dartmouth College, and Ivy League NCAA Division 1 Institution, where he competed in both sports. His athletic background combined with heard of experience working alongside elite coaches, professional trainers, and performance specialists across North America and Europe, has established him as a respected sports performance professional in the region.

As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified coach, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each coaching relationship. He is passionate about helping you unlock your full potential, and he’s committed to investing in your growth and development every step of the way.
As a seasoned senior manager with several years of experience in both the private and public sectors, Mike understands the challenges and opportunities that come with professional growth and development – and how to implement strategies to navigate them. But even before his professional career, Mike was impacted by the coaching profession.
Mike has a lifetime of competitive sports experience, which afforded him great practice and understanding of mental toughness, discipline, and resilience. Mike has been coaching sports, health, and fitness for over 10 years and has fostered countless successful mentorship relationships over the years.

Alyssa is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner with a Master of Science and she brings a modern, athlete-focused approach to performance nutrition, wellness and healthy living. Through her platform vibrant self health, she has helped individuals build sustainable habits that fuel both performance and everyday life. Her role is beyond nutrition plans. She will be supporting athletes and billet families with meal prep guidance, grocery purchasing strategies, nutritional coaching, education and help players perform at their highest level.

Felicia Pennanen is a Registered Massage Therapist and Athletic Trainer who works full-time at Thrive Health PTBO. A graduate of Bryan College, she completed outreach placements working with athletes from the NHL, OHL, Team Canada, Major League Baseball (MLB) and Cirque du Soleil, gaining valuable experience in sports injury assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. A lifelong hockey player, Felicia began as a defencemen before transitioning to goaltender. Her experience in both athlete and healthcare gives her a strong understanding of injury prevention.

Born and raised in Peterborough, Chad Cavanagh has had a long career in hockey, as a player, coach and instructor. Originally selected by the London Knights of the 1995, Chad had a successful OHL career amassing over 200 total points, and leading the 1999 Soo Greyhounds in scoring. Chad went to University with the Acadia Axemen, leading the team in goals in each of his 4 seasons. Selected by the Washington Capitals in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, Chad played over 200 games professionally with over 150 points, before returning home, where he has worked with Canadian Hockey Enterprises for over 20 years.

Jim Bedard is one of hockey’s most respected goalie coaches. Jim played in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, then played 14 seasons professionally in Finland. Jim spent 2 decades with the Detroit Red Wings as a Goaltending coach, helping guide the team to multiple Stanley Cups. Jim transitioned to the Dallas Stars organization, where he served as the Goaltending Development Coach. Throughout his time in the NHL, Jim helped build the careers of Dominik Hasek, Chris Osgood, Jimmy Howard, and Jake Oettinger, among many others.