About Mike Macdonald
Mike Macdonald began his hockey career playing junior for the St. Catharines Falcons and Fort Erie Meteors before transitioning to coaching. With over 23 years of experience in Hockey Development, he has accumulated more than two decades of coaching expertise, including six years as the lead assistant coach for Brock University Men’s Hockey. During that time, he focused on individual player development while also coaching several minor hockey teams in the area. Mike holds his High Performance 1 certification from Hockey Canada and has spent the last seven seasons as the Lead Assistant Coach for Brock University Women’s Hockey, the 2021/2022 OUA Champions. Additionally, he serves as the Head of Hockey Development for GCMHA and works closely with multiple organizations in the Niagara Region to build and strengthen their development programs.
Hockey runs deep in Mike’s family. His brother Matt played professionally in North America and Europe and is now the Assistant Coach of the Bridgeport Islanders in the AHL. His youngest brother, J-T, finished his pro career in Germany and continues to stay involved in the sport through various avenues.
True Stride’s mission is to combine North American and European coaching styles, creating a fun and challenging skate experience that pushes players beyond their comfort zones. In a positive, motivating environment, players will develop more rapidly and leave each session not only sweating, but also smiling, eager for the next skate.