Ryan Foster - Head Coach Profile
Foster is entering his second year as the U16 Head Coach after having a .648 winning percentage with the 2024-2025 team and winning an OMHA Championship as an assistant coach with the 2022-2023 U16 team.
Foster and his staff believe in creating a culture of high expectations, accountability, and togetherness. They believe success is built on hard work, discipline, consistency, and a willingness to learn and be coachable. They want players who are determined to reach the OHL/NCAA level by learning how to play both with and without the puck.
Certifications:
· Hockey Canada HP1 Certified Coach
Coaching Experience:
· Head Coach:
o U16 AAA Peterborough Petes (2024-2025)
o U13 AAA Central Ontario Wolves 2020-2021)
· Assistant Coach:
o U16 AAA Peterborough Petes, won OMHA Championship and 13 OHL Drafted Players (2022-2023)
o U15 AAA Peterborough Petes (2021-2022)
o U13 AAA Central Ontario Wolves (2019-2020)
Hockey Instructional Experience:
o Overtime Hockey – Instructor (2015-Present)
o Power Edge Pro - Instructor (2016-2019)
o Roger Neilson’s Hockey Camp – Instructor/Camp Counsellor (1996-2000, 2007-09)
o Roger Neilson’s Coaches Clinic – Assistant (2008)
Playing Experience:
· Professional Hockey
o Queens University (2005-2006)
o EV Neuss – Germany (2003)
o Sir Sandford Fleming College (1996-1998)
· Junior Hockey:
o Uxbridge Bruins Jr. C (1995-1996)
o Bowmanville Eagles Jr. C (1994-95)
o Peterborough Petes Provincial Jr. A (1993-94)