About Northern Elite Sports
About Northern Elite Sports
Meet the owner
Brianne Shunock
Brianne Shunock was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, where she played for local hockey associations. She went on to pursue her hockey career at the USport level for Brock University and served as assistant captain for the women’s hockey team. Additionally, Brianne has an extensive background in organizing and directing hockey schools both in Canada and overseas.
Her passion for coaching began while teaching CanSkate and power skating programs in St. Catharine’s, Ontario. She further developed her knowledge and skills in directing programs as the Camp Coordinator for the Niagara Girls Hockey Camp for four years. In August 2012 and 2013, Brianne traveled to Europe to serve as a guest instructor at the Färjestad BK Hockey Alliance Girl Power Camp in Karlstad, Sweden.
Following graduation, Brianne pursued a post-graduate certification in Sport and Event Marketing, during which she worked for the Toronto Maple Leafs and organized the annual Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey School.
Brianne also served as the head coach of the Sault College women’s hockey team, which competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). In her four years as head coach, Brianne led the team to three consecutive National titles in women's division 2.
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About Northern Elite Sports
At Northern Elite Sports, we recognize the need for sport development growth in Northern Ontario. Our programs are designed to develop elite athletes while simultaneously strengthening sports in the region. We provide athletes with the opportunity to learn from top athletes who have achieved great success in their sports and serve as positive role models for our participants.
Our detailed drills focus on all aspects of the game to enhance athletes’ knowledge and skill level. The Academy’s instructors are local athletes who have competed at the NCAA D1 & D3, USport and ACHA levels, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the program.
Off-ice conditioning is a crucial component of the sport, and our athletes work with Certified Personal Trainers to learn proper warm-up and cool-down activities. They are also educated on training programs to become more aware of their mind and body, allowing them to maximize their potential.
Throughout the season, the Academy offers skill-specific clinics, and in the summer, we hold week-long camps for athletes to fully immerse themselves into the sport(s) their are passionate about. These camps are designed to enhance athletes’ skills and knowledge of the game while providing a supportive and encouraging environment.
We've perfected our teaching model on the ice, and now we’re expanding into a multi-sport model, offering families the choice of full-day multi-sport weeks or sport-specific weeks in a wide range of sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball and more!
FAQ
Register your athlete in the division that matches the age they are entering in the upcoming sport season.
As long as your athlete has been on the ice before and has all equipment, they are in the right spot for our U5-U7 division where we teach basic skills like skating, stopping, stick handling, passing and shooting.
You are required to register your athlete in the division that coincides with their age. After the first on ice session, instructors will determine whether or not an athlete should move up or down a level.
