The Sami Jo Small girls hockey school has been running since 1998.
Many young athletes have already taken great personal and hockey strides as they learned from some of the top women hockey players in the world.
The Sami Jo Small girls hockey school has been running since 1998. Many young athletes have already taken great personal and hockey strides as they learned from some of the top women hockey players in the world.
We invite you to experience a fun week with an individual focus where we guarantee that you will leave with a better appreciation of the game of hockey and much improved individual skills.
My philosophy is to teach in a safe, fun environment with a very individualized focus. I try to attract some of the top women hockey players and coaches in your region and in the country in order that you can learn and be motivated from Olympians and World Champions.
We want you to work hard, have a great time, leave with new friends and say, "This was the most fun I've ever had at hockey school!"
Instructors
I have been very fortunate to have had some of the best women hockey players and coaches in the world as instructors at my hockey school.
If you are interested in becoming an instructor at my hockey school, please e-mail your resume to samismall@hotmail.com
Instructors
Past and Present
I have been very fortunate to have had some of the best women hockey players and coaches in the world as instructors at my hockey school. Below is a complete list of all the instructors since the camp's inception in 1999.
If you are interested in becoming an instructor at my hockey school, please e-mail your resume to samismall@hotmail.com
| International Players | |
| Jennifer Botterill | Instructor 1999-present, Winnipeg, MB, Team Canada member 1998-present, 3 time Olympian (2 time Gold Medallist), 5 time World Champion, Harvard University ('03), 3 time National Champion, Mississauga Chiefs (CWHL) |
| Cherie Piper | Instructor 2007-present, Scarborough, ON, Team Canada member 2002-present, 2 time Olympian (2 time Gold Medaillist), 1 time World Champion, Dartmouth University ('07), 2 time National Champion, Calgary Oval X-Treme (WWHL) |
| Kelly Bechard | Instructor 2008, Sedley, SK, Team Canada member 2000-2008, 2 time Olympian (2 time Gold Medallist), 3 time World Champion, University of Calgary, Calgary Oval X-treme (WWHL) |
| Gillian Ferrari | Instructor 2007, Thornhill, ON, Team Canada member 2003-present, 1 time Olympian (1 time Gold Medallist), 1 time World Champion, University of Calgary, Calgary Oval X-treme (WWHL) |
| Heather Logan | Instructor 2006, Sault St Marie, ON, Team Canada program 1999-2005, U-22 Team Canada (2002-2004) Team Captain, 5 time National Champion (00, 02, 04, 05, 06), University of Toronto, Mississauga Chiefs (CWHL) |
| Susie Yuen | Instructor 1999-present, Winnipeg, MB, Team Canada member 1990, World Champion ('90), University of Manitoba ('91) |
| Billy Bridges | Instructor 2007-present, Summerside, PEI, Team Canada Men's Sledge Hockey Team 1999-present, 2 time Paralympian (Gold Medallist '06), World Champion '07, University of Toronto |
| Delayne Brian | Instructor 2008-present, Winnipeg, MB, U-18 Team Canada ('08), U-18 Team Manitoba ('04-07), Notre Dame ('08) Wayne State University (08-current) |
| Tara French | Instructor 2007-present, Truro, NS, U-22 Team Canada ('04), Colgate University ('07), Mississauga Chiefs (CWHL) '07-'08 |
| Hon Mei Wei | Instructor '02-03, Chinese National Team ('98-04) |
| Riia Kaupenen | Instructor '03, Finish National Coaching Program |
| Jillian Saulner | Instructor 07-current, U-18 Team Canada '08, U-18 Team Atlantic '08 |
| National Level Players/Coaches | |
| Bradi Cochrane | Instructor 2007-present, Harriston, ON, 3 time National Champion (00, 05, 06), Niagara University ('04), Coach of Abbleby College (Oakville, ON), Coach of the Mississauga Chiefs (CWHL) |
| Roberta Bartolo | Instructor 1999-present, Kenora, ON, University of Manitoba ('92) |
| Karen Mamchuk | Instructor 2004-present, Team Manitoba , University of Manitoba ('03) |
| Steve MacDonald | Instructor 2008-present, Coach: Female U-18 Team Manitoba - '08 |
| Krissy Jackson | Instructor 2005-present, Camper SJS Hockey School 2000-2004, University of Winnipeg |
| Alyscia Zaryski | Instructor 2008-present, Regina, SK, Notre Dame Hounds ('08), Dalhousie University (08-current) |
| Amanda Klassen | Instructor 2007-present, Winnipeg, MB, U-18 Team Manitoba ('04-07), RIT University ('07-current) |
| Kim McCullough | Instructor 2008-current, Toronto, ON, Dartmouth University ('00), Burlington Barricudas (CWHL), Author, Best Season Ever System, Owner. Total Female Hockey |
| Dana Rittmaster | Instructor 2007-current, St Margaret Bay, NS, McGill University ('04), Off ice coach: McGill University |
| Robyn Rittmaster | Instructor 2007-current, St Margaret Bay, NS, 3 time National Champion (98, 01, 06), University of Calgary, Ottawa Senators (CWHL) |
| Rachel DeVries | Instructor 2008-current, Dalhousie University ('06) |
| Nicole Hansom | Instructor 2008-current, Saint Francis Xavier University |
| Erin Brophy | Instructor 2008-current, Saint Francis Xavier University |
| Jill McIssac | Instructor 2008-current, Saint Mary's University |
| Dermot McDonald | Instructor 1999-current, Winnipeg, MB, University of Manitoba Track and Field ('05), Coach Winnipeg Senior AA |
| Kathryn McKenzie | Instructor 2004-current, Winnipeg, MB, University of British Columbia Volleyball ('02), Owner: SureFire Fitness |
| Lindsey White | Instructor '07, Dalhousie University ('06) |
| Bronwyn Whyte | Instructor '07, Dalhousie University ('06) |
| Kailey Robertson | Instructor '07, Winnipeg, MB, U-18 Team Manitoba '05 McGill University ('07) |
| Amanda Nolin | Instructor '07, Winnipeg, MB, SJS Hockey School camper ('00-'04) |
| Kristen Russell | Instructor '06, Russell, MB, SJS Hockey School camper ('00-'05), U-18 Team Manitoba '05 University of Connecticut ('06-present) |
| Megan Russell | Instructor '07, Russell, MB, SJS Hockey School camper ('00-'05) |
| Kim MacDonald | Instructor '07, Winnipeg, MB, Senior Winnipeg AA |
| Anders Johansson | Instructor '00-'07, Winnipeg, MB, Coach SJR Eagles |
| Rosie Densmore | Instructor '04-current, Winnipeg, MB, National Champion Weightlifter, Team Canada Weightlifting ('02-current) |
| Allison Goodman | Instructor '06, Kitchener, ON, Laurier University ('05), Brampton Thunder |
| Jenna Ouellette | Instructor '06, Winnipeg, MB, U-18 Team Manitoba '05 |
| Katherine O'Rourke | Instructor '06-current, Winnipeg, MB, U-18 Team Manitoba '05, University of Manitoba |
| Deena Caplette | Instructor '02, U-18 Team West '01 Bronze Medal, Yale University ('06) |
Graduates
There have been many Sami Jo Small graduates that have gone to realize their dreams on an international , national and University stage.
If you'd like to add to the list please e-mail samismall@hotmail.com
Graduates
There have been many Sami Jo Small graduates that have gone to realize their dreams on an international , national and University stage. If you'd like to add to the list please e-mail samismall@hotmail.com
| International | |
| Jocelyn Larocque | SJS HS 2001, Ste Anne, MB, 2014 Olympic Champion, Team Canada 2009-current, Team Manitoba '05, University of Minnesota-Deluth, CWHL Brampton Thunder |
| Jenelle Kohanchuk | SJS Hockey School 2000, Winnipeg, MB, Team Canada '14-current, 4-Nations Cup Champion, Team Canada Dev Team, Team Manitoba '07 Canada Games Silver Medal, Boston University, 2014 Clarkson Cup Champion, Toronto Furies |
| Eden Murray | SJS HS 2003, Medicine Hat, AB, U-18 Team Canada 2013, Team Alberta Canada Games '11, Yale University |
| Danielle Krzyszczyk | SJS HS '04, '07, Winnipeg, MB, U-18 Team Canada, Team Manitoba '13, Harvard University |
| Melissa Hunt | SJS HS 2008, Hartney, MB, U-18 Team Canada '15, Team Manitoba '15, '13 |
| Provincial Team | |
| Glenda Eadie | SJS Hockey School 2004, Dugald, MB, U-18 Team Manitoba '08, Bronze Medal, U-18 Team Manitoba '07 Bronze Medal, University of Lethbridge |
| Kristen Cockerill | SJS Hockey School 2002, 2003, East St Paul, MB, U-18 Team Manitoba '08, Bronze Medal, University of Manitoba |
| Addie Miles | SJS Hockey School 2005, Winnipeg, MB, Canada Games Team Manitoba '07, Silver Medal, U-18 Team Manitoba '05 4th place, University of Manitoba '07 |
| Ashley Lynch | SJS Hockey School 2001, 2002 Gilbert Plain, MB, U-18 Team Manitoba '05 4th place, U-18 Team Manitoba '05, University of North Dakota, '05 |
| Cassandra Flannigan | SJS Hockey School 2002, 2003, Great Falls, MB, U-18 Team Manitoba '05, 4th Place, U-18 Team Manitoba '05, University of North Dakota '05 |
| Amanda Klassen | SJS Hockey School 2004-2005, Winnipeg, MB, U-18 Team Manitoba '05 4th Place, RIT University '07, CWHL Toronto Furies |
| Alicia Cowieson | SJS Hockey School 2001, 2002, Souris, MB U-18 Team Manitoba '05, University of Wisconsin-Superior, 05 |
| Kristen Russell | SJS Hockey School 2001, 2002 Russell, MB , U-18 Team Manitoba '05 University of Connecticut '06 |
| Chelsey Clarke | SJS Hockey School 2008 Halifax, NS, Bishops University '11 |
| Kelly Murray | SJS HS 2003, Medicine Hat, AB, Team Alberta Canada Games '11, Cornell University |
| Rachel Dyck | SJS HS 2008, Winnipeg Beach, MB, Team Manitoba '12, University of Manitoba |
| Shannon Ormel | SJS HS 2008, Winnipeg, MB, Team Manitoba '15 |
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