SCFHA Welcomes Mike Macdonald as Director of Player Development
Bringing Elite-Level Experience and Vision to the Jr. Badgers
The St. Catharines Female Hockey Association (SCFHA) is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Macdonald as our new Director of Player Development. This exciting addition to our leadership team signals a strong commitment to advancing the skills, confidence, and overall hockey experience of every Jr. Badger.
Mike Macdonald joins the SCFHA with a remarkable track record in both coaching and player development. A former junior hockey player with the St. Catharines Falcons and Fort Erie Meteors, Mike has since dedicated over 23 years to developing athletes of all levels, from grassroots to university programs.
His coaching résumé includes:
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Six years as Lead Assistant Coach for the Brock University Men’s Hockey Team
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Seven seasons with Brock University Women’s Hockey, leading them to an OUA Championship in 2021–2022
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High Performance 1 certification from Hockey Canada
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Founder of the successful True Stride Hockey Development company
Throughout his career, Mike has prioritized individual growth while promoting high standards of coaching excellence. He’s worked closely with players across the Niagara Region, always focused on helping athletes reach their full potential.
“This is a major step to ensuring our girls have purpose, support, and the tools to continually challenge themselves” said SCFHA leadership.
In his new role, Mike will collaborate directly with coaches to design seasonal development plans, coordinate age-appropriate skills programming, and implement consistent, high-quality development strategies across the association. He will also mentor team staff and help bring all programs in line with the evolving standards of the modern game.
Mike’s passion for the sport and deep understanding of development systems will provide every Jr. Badger with more structure, greater opportunity, and elite-level support as they continue their hockey journey.
Please join us in welcoming Mike Macdonald to the SCFHA family — we’re proud to have him behind the bench as we skate forward into a stronger, more dynamic future.
For development-related inquiries, please reach Mike directly at:
[email protected]