Maple Leaf Athletic Club

MEET OUR OTHER U-15 AA HEAD COACH 🏒🎉

“Entering my 18th year coaching. I have coached jr in Bc, and all levels of club hockey in Alberta. Looking forward to returning to MLAC for my 5th season after a couple seasons off. Away from the rink I enjoy spending time with my wife and two sons.”

MEET OUR U-15 AAA HEAD COACH 🏒🎉

“My name is Ethan Maertens-Poole and I am extremely excited to be back coaching the U15AAA Scott Pump team for the 2026-27 season. I have been coaching for 10+ years. Coaching has taken me to 3 different provinces spanning from Assistant Coaching in the KIJHL and MJHL to being a Head Coach at the U18 Prep level in the CSSHL. My staff this year is excited to get going, preaching Commitment, Compete, and Togetherness from all of our athletes. Away from the rink I am the General Manager for the Veterans Association Food Bank here in Edmonton. ”

MEET OUR U-13 AA HEAD COACH 🏒🎉

“Raised in Kimberley, BC, James developed a strong passion for hockey at an early age, going on to play junior hockey with the Creston Valley Thundercats. After completing his time in the KIJHL, he continued his education at SAIT before eventually settling in Edmonton, where he has remained deeply involved in the hockey community.

Over the years, James has dedicated himself to developing young athletes, coaching his sons and their teams to multiple successes, including championships at Minor Hockey Week and City titles. His commitment to excellence and player development was recognized during the 2024/2025 season, where he earned Coach of the Year Honours, along with Team of the Year.

Now stepping into coaching at a higher level, Coach James is excited to continue helping players grow—not only in their skills on the ice, but also in building character, discipline, and life skills that extend far beyond the game.”

MEET OUR U-13 AAA HEAD COACH 🏒🎉

“Jason brings a strong blend of technical expertise and athlete‑development experience to the U13AAA program. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and is a practicing physiotherapist for almost 20 years. He is proficient in movement analysis and rehabilitation and integrates evidence‑based principles into his coaching to support safe, progressive, and high‑performance development.
He is recognized for establishing structured, high‑standard environments where players are expected to compete, communicate, and take ownership of their growth.

Coaching Philosophy:
Jason’s approach emphasizes preparation, attitude, and work ethic along with accountability, and detail‑driven skill development. He focuses on high‑tempo practices, strong fundamentals, and team concepts built on responsibility and trust.

Program Vision:
His priority is preparing athletes for the demands of elite hockey by developing confident, resilient players with strong habits, technical and tactical awareness, and a commitment to team success.”

MEET OUR U-17 AAA HEAD COACH 🏒🎉

“With over 20 years of coaching experience, hockey has been a huge part of my life, from grassroots development to elite-level hockey.
I’m currently the U17AAA Head Coach with Maple Leafs Athletic Club, an organization I have a long-standing history with and one that represents a tradition of development, character, commitment and excellence.
I’m also the Owner of Prodigy Hockey, an Instructor at Vimy Hockey Academy, and a Scout with the Whitecourt Wolverines.
My focus has always been bigger than wins and losses. It’s about development, accountability, work ethic, character and creating an environment where players can reach their potential both on and off the ice.
Develop the player. Build the person. Respect the game.”

MEET OUR U-15 AA HEAD COACH 🏒🎉

“My name is Dario Cutulle, and I’m excited to return for my second season as Head Coach with the Maple Leaf Athletic Club for the 2026–2027 season. I’m proud to be back with the U15AA program and to continue building on the foundation we established last season.

In addition to my role with MLAC, I remain actively involved in hockey at multiple levels, taking on coaching, player development, scouting, and leadership roles throughout the hockey community. These experiences have allowed me to continue learning the game, work with different coaches and players, and gain a better understanding of what it takes to build competitive teams and help athletes reach their potential.

I coach because I want to give back to the game and help athletes reach their goals. One of my core beliefs is, “We’re building people first, and athletes second.” I believe in developing the whole athlete, both on and off the ice, while helping players grow their skills, hockey IQ, confidence, leadership, and compete level.

I also believe hockey should be fun. I want to create a competitive, demanding, and positive environment where players enjoy coming to the rink, challenge themselves, compete for one another, and take pride in the jersey they wear. Establishing strong habits, accountability, and a commitment to the team are important parts of creating that environment.

For me, the most rewarding part of coaching is watching players gain confidence, take ownership of their game, overcome challenges, and continue moving forward in their hockey journey. Seeing players leave the program as better hockey players, teammates, and people is what makes coaching so rewarding.

I’m proud to have our full coaching staff returning for another season, and I’m excited to get back to work. We have a strong foundation in place, and I’m looking forward to another season of competing, growing, and representing MLAC with pride.”

MEET OUR U-11 AA HEAD COACH 🏒🎉

“With a strong background in hockey and years of playing experience, Kris brings a deep understanding of the game and a genuine passion for helping young athletes develop. His playing experience has given him a strong foundation in hockey skills, positioning, teamwork, compete level, and the importance of preparation and sportsmanship.

Kris is excited to bring his knowledge and enthusiasm to the U11 AA level. He is committed to creating a positive, encouraging, and competitive environment where players can build confidence, develop their skills, and learn to work together as a team.

His goal is to help each player improve throughout the season while making sure they continue to enjoy the game. He believes in teaching strong fundamentals, accountability, teamwork and respect, while keeping the focus on development and having fun.

Kris is looking forward to working with the players and their families to make this season a rewarding and memorable one for the team.”

MEET OUR U-16 AA HEAD COACH 🏒🎉

“I am taking over the role of head coach for the U16 AA team. I am stepping into the role after spending the last 2 seasons as an assistant coach with MLAC’s U18 AA team. It is my 8th season coaching having spend time as an assistant coach in Junior and para ice hockey where I got to work with a variety of skill levels including players for both the men’s and women’s national teams. I have also spent time in the organization as a player, playing as high as U18AA with MLAC.

I believe in building a positive yet challenging environment where athletes can grow both as players and as people off the ice. With a focus on structure, clear communication, accountability, and developing good habits my staff and I will ensure the rink is a place athletes want to be and help them develop the skills necessary to succeed both at this level and moving onwards in their careers.”

MEET OUR U-18 HEAD COACH 🏒🎉

“Hello my name is Greg Terry.

This will be my 26 season coaching hockey and my third year coaching U18AA for MLAC. Over the years I have help coached 30 teams from U7 to U18. I have also held a director role with the NEZ and vice president role with the Northstars in the past. I have the most understanding wife on the planet and two great children.
I am lucky enough to have the same coaching staff with me for the upcoming season, they are Andrew Kalavrias, Blair Berthelette and Kevin Griffin. This season we are excited to have Kaley Huston join us as our trainer. We are already looking forward to the 2026-27 season.”

REMINDER TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Go to mlac.net to see if you or your kids qualify to register for this years tryouts!