Optimal Training Academy Staff Member:
Matt Cockell

Playing experience:

• MJHL 2 years
• WHL 3 Years
• NHL Draft pick Vancouver Canucks 1997
• Attended two NHL Camps

Coaching Experience

Worked For/With the following Individuals:

• Jim Park (Toronto)
• Vladislav Tretiak (Toronto)
• Ian Clark (Seattle Thunderbirds & GDI)
• Gary Johnson (Winnipeg)

Goalie Specific Camp Instructor Experience

• 11 Years

Current Goalie Consulting

Head Instructor OTA Present

• Female University of Manitoba Bison Goalie Coach Present
• Junior Bison Elite Development Program - Goaltender Consultant – Present
• Goalie Consultant for Team Manitoba Under 18 Team - Present
• Stonewall Jets MMJHL -Present
• Balmoral High Prep School –Present
• Fort Garry Twins Organization – Present
• Goalie Coach with the Winnipeg South Blues Jr A Club for 4 Years 2001-2006

Additional Experience Instructor Experience

Ø Jim Park Goalie School – 1996
Ø Vladislav Tretiak Goalie School – 1998
Ø GDI - 1999
Ø Bison Development Camps – 1997-2001
Ø Gary Johnson – “Goal Net” 1 on 1 Development – 2001-2003
 

Accomplishments:

• Coaches award, All-star & Playoff MVP with Blues
• Scholastic Player Of The Year and Three Stars Winner Saskatoon Blades, WHL