OUR COACHES

All of our coaches at Best Shift Hockey have extensive playing and coaching experience. Our team believes that drastic improvements in hockey skills can coexist with a fun, positive, growth-mindset focused environment. It is our mission to provide coaching that exceeds the standards while providing an environment in which athletes of all ages and skill levels can thrive. 

Head Coach/Co Owner: John Schiavo

Junior A, BCHL Merritt Centennials
2015 & 2016 NHL Rookie Camp, NY Islanders
2016 AHL Camp, Bridgeport Soundtigers
ECHL: Missouri Mavericks
SPHL: Macon Mayhem, Fayetteville Marksmen, Pensacola Ice Flyers, Evansville Thunderbolts, Quad Cities Storm, Huntsville Havoc (President's Cup Champions)
ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks
2009 - current: Professional Inline Hockey Athlete
Team USA Inline Hockey: 2017 IIHF World Champion, 2019 WRG World Champion
2022: 3 Ice, Team Murphy (Inaugural Season)
2023, 2025: 3 Ice, Team Fuhr 

Head Coach/Co Owner: Mike Lundin

Apple Valley High School, University of Maine, Tampa Bay Lightning, Norfolk Admirals, Minnesota Wild, Houston Aeros, Almtuna IS (Sweden), Ottawa Senators, Barys Astana (KHL), EHC Biel-Bienne (Switzerland), Jokerit (Finland)

Coaches:

Eddie Matsushima - Head Strength & Conditioning

Sam Anzai - Lead Coach

Burke Simpson - Lead Coach

Jake Parenteau - Director of Operations/Emotional Wellness Coach

Jonny Meiers - Assistant Coach

Franco Canevari - Assistant Coach

Santino Canevari - Assistant Coach

Bowie Slarks - Assistant Coach

Joe Martin - Assistant Coach

Tucker Carlson - Assistant Coach

Brooke Bryant - Assistant Coach