Own Your Story with John Nelson HC and GM of the LaSalle Vipers
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English - July 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBMental Health Health & Fitness Nutrition 75hard accountability adversity bank bebetter body businessethics coaching fun honesty Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
My old buddy John Nelson stops by today to talk a little junior hockey and share perspectives on the state of the game. John is currently the Head Coach and Gm of the LaSalle Vipers in the GOJHL. Lots of discussion these days as there is a petition to give the GOJHL Junior A status. Lots of reasons why but you have to listen to hear why John and so many others are passionate about this status change and keeping local talent.
As a player John was always ready to battle and although not the biggest or most gifted player he's the guy you want on your team. You always new when John was on the ice he would give you 100%. John played in the OHL from 86-90 with the Toronto Marlboro's and the Kingston Frontenacs. John then went east in 1991 where he won an Allen Cup playing Senior A in PEI. he stayed out east and went on to play U sports for UPEI from 91-96. He then played a few years in the minors like many of us did from 96-2000.
John is very active not only as a coach but he has been a partner for 15 years at Proven Performance Hockey Academy. He and his partner Jimmy Sonmez are also partners in the PerfectaShot Shooter Tutor.