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 Meet Our Great Team of Power Skating Instructors!
Every one of Tina Caron's power skating instructors has top-notch hockey skills and years of hockey success. They know exactly what it takes to excel at the game.
All our instructors were taught power skating by Tina Caron—this is why they understand the Power Plus training system from the inside out. They're living proof of what Power Plus training can help dedicated hockey players to accomplish!
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Name: Jean Bourbeau
Birthdate: December 13, 1983
Hometown: Bonnyville, Alberta
Achievements: Jean played 3 years of Alberta Junior Hockey for the Grande Prairie Storm. In 2001-02 he won the Storm Hustler and Most Improved Awards. In 2002-03, he won the
Hustler award again. Jean won the AJHL Championship in 2004. He has played for CIS Maritime
Division in Fredericton, N.B. and the Odessa Jackalopes (Central Hockey League). He is currently with the Elmira Jackals.
Favourite Quote/Saying: "You can't get going if you don't get up; hard work gets you where you want to be."
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Name: Tanya Morgan
Birthdate: September 1, 1990
Hometown: Wembley, AB
Achievements: Tanya played minor hockey in Wembley up to Pee Wee, then moved into
Grande Prairie Minor Hockey’s female system. In 2004, at 13, she played in the
Alberta Winter Games. For three years, Tanya played for the Northern Alberta
Allstars in Edmonton, and travelled with them to Europe. In 2005, Tanya joined the MJM Female Midget Storm of the Alberta Major
Midget Female Hockey League. She's currently in her 4th year with the
University of Calgary Dinos. This is the Dinos' third year playing in the CIS and Tanya is Team Captain this year. She is also is pursuing a Kinesiology Degree, majoring in Mind Sciences. She has been a student of Power Plus since 2002 and has 6 years coaching experience with Power Plus.
Favourite Quote/Saying: "You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction."
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Name: Dennis Rix
Birthdate: Aug 5, 1989
Hometown: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Achievements: Dennis played four seasons with the Grande Prairie Storm of the AJHL. He was named Most Improved Player in 2008 and led the Storm to the league championship in 2009. Dennis was all-star selection in 2010. He currently plays for Michigan Tech.
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Name: Kira Sonnenberg
Birthdate: December 7, 1992
Hometown: Sexsmith, Alberta
Achievements: Kira played Minor hockey in Sexsmith and in the Grande Prairie Minor hockey female system. She participated in the 2006 Alberta Winter Games and the 2007 Team Alberta Challenge. For her Midget years, Kira played for the Grande Prairie Female Storm team in the Alberta Major Midget Female hockey league (AMMFHL). She made the AMMFHL All-Star team in 2009 and 2010 and was voted "Player of the Game" for the 2010 All-Star Game. Kira is currently in her second year with the University of Calgary Dinos and is pursuing a Science degree. She is a former student of Power Plus and has two years of coaching experience with Power Plus and Black Elk Hockey Camps.
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Name: Jordan McTaggart
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Hometown: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Achievements: Jordan played all his minor hockey in Grande Prairie. He played for every GPAC team and was the "Unsung Hero" in the 2010/11 season for Midget AAA. Jordan has been a student of Power Plus for over 5 years and has now worked for Power Plus for over 3 years. He currently plays for the Grande Prairie Storm of the AJHL.
Favourite Quote/Saying: "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog."
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Name: Tyson Ness
Birthdate: April 10, 1993
Hometown: Grande Prairie
Achievements: Tyson played his minor hockey career in Grande Prairie, receiving the Rookie of the Year award in Midget AAA. At 16, he played 12 games for the Jr. A Storm before being injured and finishing out the season with the Midget AAA. After playing 2 years of Bantam AAA and playing in the 2008 Alberta Cup tournament, Tyson was drafted by the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL in the 7th round. In 2010, at 17, he moved to Red Deer to play at the next level. In his rookie season he put up 14 points, and is currently in his second year with the Rebels.
Favourite Quote/Saying: "Make something happen every shift."
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Name: Kacey Funk
Birthdate: December 11, 1988
Hometown: Debolt, Alberta
Achievements: Kacey played for the Female Midget AAA Storm
for two years and also made an appearance at the Alberta Winter Games. In 2006-07, she played for Red Deer College
in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. Kacey played for the University of Manitoba Bisons, who won bronze at nationals in 2008, were Canada West Champions in 2009, and were Canada West silver medallists in 2010. Kacey was an assistant captain with the Bisons for 2 seasons. She has been a student of Power Plus since 2002 and has 4 years coaching experience with Power Plus. Kacey has a degree in Kinesiology and is certified by Twist Conditioning in BC, where she has now gone to work. Congratulations Kacey, and we'll miss you! God Bless! - Tina
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Name: Emily Van Amstel
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Achievements: 14 years experience NCCP Level !! Initiation Hockey Coaching.
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Name: Shelby Robinson
Birthdate: July 5, 1990
Hometown: Beaverlodge, Alberta
Achievements: Shelby played Minor hockey in Beaverlodge until her second year of
Bantams. At 13, she played in the 2004 Alberta Winter Games. In 2005, she began her rookie
year with the MJM Female Midget Storm of the Alberta Major
Midget Female Hockey League as a second year Bantam. She's completed her fourth season wearing the C with the
Midget Storm. Shelby led a team to gold in the 2010 Arctic Winter Games. She is also an accomplished swimmer, medalling in the Alberta Summer Games and in numerous Provincial competitions. Shelby continues to compete, and coaches the
Beaverlodge Swim Club during the summer. Shelby is currently studying at GPRC. She has 3 years coaching experience with Power Plus.
Favourite Quote/Saying: "It's not whether you get knocked down—it's whether you get back up."
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Name: Jenna Cunningham
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Achievements: Jenna grew up playing hockey, ringette, soccer, volleyball, and basketball. She completed all levels of CanPower through Cypress School of Skating with Gay Dubeau, Course Administrator of CanPower. Jenna played with the Medicine Hat Midget ‘A’ Hawks for 2001/02 and 2002/03 seasons. She took gold with the Sunny South Pride in the 2002 Winter Games, and also took silver while playing ringette in the 2000 Winter Games. Jenna is a Certified Personal Trainer with Can Fit Pro, and the owner of Tri Fit Training in Fort St. John. She has 1 year coaching experience with Power Plus and 2 years of coaching experience with Minor Hockey and Ringette. She's NCCP Development 1 certified (in progress) and holds a Respect in Sport Certificate.
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Name: Craig Priestlay
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Achievements: Craig was the Edmonton Ice Scholastic Player of the Year in 1997-98. In 2004-05, he played with the Allan Cup Champion-winners, the Thunder Bay Bombers. Craig has been an on-ice instructor since 1998, and in 2006, he began his first season with Power Plus in Kamloops. Craig has a degree in
kinesiology and a Bachelor of Education, both from Lakehead College in Ontario. He is the Head Instructor at Superior Stride Power Skating.
Favourite Quote/Saying: "Never mistake activity for productivity."
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Also on the PowerPlus team:
- Serah Lanktree
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Parker Sharp
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Ryan Bauer
Our team of qualified instructors will show you how to improve every aspect of your game.
Put your game on a new
path—contact Power Plus today!
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 Gord Jones
Director
Black Elk Hockey Camp
What Gord says
about Tina Caron...
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"In my capacity as Director of
Black Elk Hockey Camp I have employed Tina Caron as a lead power skating instructor on several occasions. Tina has an extensive knowledge in the power skating field. Added to her knowledge is an expert methodology in teaching youngsters.... Tina is a beautiful skater and and is very capable in teaching all aspects of power skating. Tina has been a great addition to my hockey school program and I strongly recommend her."
Gord Jones
Director
Black Elk Hockey Camp
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Tyrell Mason
Defenseman
Clarkson University Golden Knights
Drafted by the New York Islanders
What Ty says
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"The higher up you go in Hockey, you have to improve upon all aspects of your game. In the last four years working with Tina Caron and Power Plus I have improved my skating technique and from that I have increased my overall speed.
When the puck gets dumped in, the sooner I get back to it, the more time I have to make good decisions on the ice. Increasing my speed has proven to be beneficial in adapting to the next level."
Tyrell Mason
Defenseman
Clarkson University Golden Knights
Drafted by the New York Islanders
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Sam Cannata
Defenseman
Salem State Vikings
What Sam says
about Power Plus...
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"Tina successfully combines a hardworking atmosphere with a lighter side. At the end of my sessions I feel I have improved and had a good time doing it.
With Tina you know you get 100%. She is continuously improving herself to make her students better."
Sam Cannata
Defenseman
Salem State Vikings
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"... I Improved Lots."
"Here are some of the things that Tina has improved: my stride is much better, I am a much faster and better skater both forwards and backwards. And the time when Mack helped me with the dekes and puck-handling I improved lots."
Logan R.
Fairview Pee Wee A
Provincial Champs, Pee Wee B 2004-5
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18+ years coaching experience