Riverside Secondary School District 43

Good morning gentlemen. 

I am quite pleased with the Pacific Rim Hockey Academy’s professionalism and have noted that my teenage son has had no problem getting up for the ice times and dry land training. He in fact quite enjoys the ice times and the on ice drills/coaches that he has had.

 

I have been impressed with Mike (my sons) attitude now with school and especially time management with homework and hockey. The late Midget A practice and game times where at least twice per week he is up until well after Midnight has certainly taken its toll on his performance in the earlier months, but I can see an improvement in his competitiveness and skill of late as he gets a bit more accustomed to the routine. His strength and shot still needs work, but that will come as he continues to develop in your program.

 

The program has certainly been worth the money from my perspective. Thanks all who are involved. Stu Anderson (Head Coach Port Coquitlam MHA)

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My son Chris is enjoying RPM.   He was a little hesitant at first given that it was 5 days per week, plus P.E. and of course he plays for a hockey team.  He has gone down 2 pant sizes in 2 months, he is stronger, faster, and enjoying the program.  He told me this week that he would like to sign up again for next year.

 

There are days when he has a hockey game the night before, a early ice time with RPM, then P.E., and then another game at night.  It would seem to me that given the RPM program is 4 course credits, he should be excused from the physical portion of PE.  I am sure that every kid that is taking the RPM program is also playing hockey outside of school for a community team as well with 3 or more ice times a week.  That is our only criticism. Keep it going!!! Kevin Cahoon,

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Hello, my son is enjoying the academy although I get the feeling it could be more challenging but realize it is hard to work with all the different levels. He is in the later class and feel if he was in the earlier it would not work out for us as the regular hockey goes to late during the week and this could be a problem for next year going into Midget. It is a lot of hockey when you combine the two. Ideally it would be better to have the academy in the off season -2nd semester but understand ice is a problem. The flu has not helped -getting them back to normal has taken sometime. Overall we feel it is a great opportunity for kids that are keen and hope it will be an option in the following years.Laura Genovese

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Hi, from my son has said it is good. Heather Hemphill

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Hi there - just wanted to let you know that I think you are doing a terrific job, and my son Chris Mah, has really enjoyed everything so far.  He is in Grade 12, and I wish this had been offered last year too.  He has no complaints, nor do I.  He is really looking forward to the next few months

Thanks a lot! Sandra Mah

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Hello Sir. Madam,

I would like to thank you for the hard and professional work of River side hockey academy team and coaches. It was a great opportunity for my son to build up some more skills and knowledge and good habit of early morning workout.

Best regards, Nasrin Khanmohamady

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Hello,

My son, Erik Rasche was thrilled when he first heard the hockey academy was coming Riverside Secondary.  It actually made him look forward to the start of school.  The academy is meeting both his and our (parents) expectations.  Erik talks highly of the on and off ice training with everything seeming to be balanced and well rounded.  The instructors are knowledgeable and to push the player to become better, not compared to others, but against themselves.   

 

Unfortunately Erik suffered a hockey related injury and has missed a couple of weeks of the academy.  We are hoping he will be back on the ice in 7 - 10 days, something he can’t wait to do.

Sincerely, Mitch Rasche

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My son, Justin Togno, is participating in the Hockey program at Riverside Secondary.  Although he has only had one year of hockey when he was much younger, I feel it is great that the academy has given him the chance to still participate in this program.  Justin loves the program and wants to continue in it next year.  He has been able to improve his skills and looks forward to going to school and to hockey.  His coach Darren Straumford has been very good and positive with Justin's progress.
 
Overall I'm very happy with the program and I hope that it will continue at Riverside.  I think it is a great way to get kids to come to school and participate in a team orientated course that promotes responsibility, exercise, and good life skills, doing something they enjoy. Nina Heller
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To whom it may concern,

 

I am writing this email in support of the Riverside Hockey Academy run by RPM. I have a long and diverse background in hockey having played up to Junior in my younger years. In addition I instructed power skating for years in the 70’s & early 80’s and I have trained at the High Performance 1 coaching certification level. I have coached in AAA programs at all levels of minor hockey, was Coaching Coordinator for Port Coquitlam Minor Hockey for the past two seasons and now scout for junior and college teams.

 

My son is a second year Bantam player (Grade 9) and enrolled in Riverside Secondary due to the considerable history of successful graduates, his social connections there, and largely to participate in the Hockey Academy. He has been very satisfied to date in his participation in the Hockey Academy despite the high physical demands of the schedule (ice 3 times per week and 2 intense dry land sessions) coupled with Physical Education every other day and his schedule playing for the Bantam A Rep team. The RPM instructors and Mr. Luongo have been very positive and the drill variety is very good along with the progression incorporated into each skill development. In this group there are several grades 9-12 (male & female) and the teachers have done a very good job at creating a positive and yet challenging environment for each participant.

 

I have coached several of the participants in the program in addition to my son and from speaking to them and their parents they all are very satisfied with the program in all aspects.

 

I have been advised that the dry land aspect of the hockey academy is very challenging and a great amount of variety in activities is incorporated. My son is in fine condition largely because of the academy and its program (on & off-ice).

 

There appears to be a positive group “culture” amongst the participants and the players appear to be enjoying the opportunity despite their various ages.

 

Overall I have seen the Hockey Academy improve my son’s hockey skills, fitness and he has really enjoyed this privileged experience. J. A. Michie, Chairman

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My son, Riley Schmidt is thoroughly enjoying the hockey academy at Riverside.  I have to be honest, it took a couple of weeks for him to adjust to the early mornings but now that he has he is glad he stuck it out and is looking forward to the four extra credits.  The separation of the stronger and weaker players in this session was a smart move on your part and will be beneficial to both parties.

 

It is unfortunate you were not able to secure the gym at Riverside for their dry land sessions.  Other than that you get two thumbs way up from our family for a job well done.  Looking forward to participating in the academy for the next three years. Laurie Schmidt