HERE’S A BIT MORE ABOUT US.
ABOUT RUSH
Riley hearn - head coach, rush hockey
Born in Calgary, Riley grew up playing for the Glenlake hawks and Calgary Royals. Riley went on to sign with the Calgary Canucks of the AJHL follwing his U18AAA year, where he would spend 3 years, capping off his junior career with an AJHL championship, Centennial Cup appearance, and Hockey Canada Most Sportsmanlike Player Award.
Riley has now made the transition from playing to coaching as an assistant coach with the Calgary Canucks, specializing in Player Development and Skills.
“hockey has been my life since i took my first stride 18 years ago. along with playing, i quickly gained a passion for coaching as well. Starting in 2016, i’ve spent many years assisting coaches, camps and programs around calgary, before starting rush in january of 2023.”
“as my passion for the game grew, i dedicated myself to hockey, finding myself training year round. i discovered that i improved and learned the most in an individual or small group setting where i could get the repetition and attention on the areas needing improvement. this is the foundation of rush. we believe that athletes develop and thrive in a small group setting, surrounded by passionate coaches.”
QUALITY AND QUANTITY. THAT’S WHAT WE’RE ABOUT.
SCOTT mckenzie - ASSISTANT COACH, rush hockey
SCOTT grew up playing minor hockey for the Bow Valley Flames and the Calgary Buffaloes. AFTER THE BUFFS, Scott played junior “a” with the calgary canucks, BONNyville pontiacs, kindersley klippers, and fairbanks ice dogs. eventually choosing the usport path, SCott Currently plays for the carleton Ravens.
“Hockey has been my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been passionate about the coaching side of the game, but After getting the opportunity to work with coach Hearns last year, I gained a new love for small group and individual coaching. I Enjoy working with young athletes in an environment where we can break down game Mechanics and unlock new skills.”
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU BOOK AN INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUP SESSION WITH RUSH?
YOu get a session that’s completely tailored to your needs. we don’t specialize in one particular skill or component, we touch on all parts of the game, creating unique drills to help players work on what they need most.
OUR SUMMER CAMPS FOCUS ON CREATING A FUN, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PLAyERS TO DEVELOP BOTH AS PLAYERS BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY AS PEOPLE. similar to our other programs, our summer camps have limited spots to keep reps and attention high, allowing for an effective learning environment.
DEVELOPMENT THAT GOES BEYOND THE RINK.
BEING A VERY YOUNG COACHING STAff, we love supporting our players in all parts of their hockey journey. questions about performing your best in tryouts? we got you. questions about balancing school and hockey? we’re here. how to communicate better with your coaches? we can help. our coaches are proud to support our players not just on the ice, but as mentors away from the rink as well.