About Us / Our Coaches

About Us/Our Coaches

The Pond… Where Hockey Players Are Made

You play the way you practice… So why not practice better?

The Burlington Pond is open all year round with a main focus on constant development and immediate correction. Our progressive drills touch on all aspects of skating and skill development with a concentration on efficient techniques.

Whether it is your first time on the ice, or you lost count a very long time ago, The Pond has something for you. The Pond offers clinics ranging from private 1 on 1 instruction to low student-instructor ratio clinics and team instruction. Providing players with the tools they need that will give them the edge over the opponent.

training that makes a difference

Supplement your existing hockey programs with a customized Pond program. Our instructors are passionate and committed to making our players the best they can be.

partners, not just trainers

All of our coaches are highly experienced including professional hockey players and world level figure skaters. Let us help you take your game to the next level!

what we do

Creating players for the modern game

Whether it is your first time on the ice, or you lost count a very long time ago, The Pond has something for you.

The Pond offers clinics ranging from private 1-on-1 instruction to low student-instructor ratio clinics.

FOUNDER

GREG MOORE

Coach Ryan Moore is son of Pond Founder, Greg Moore and is brother to and co-owner of with Coach Michele Moore Davison.

WHAT WE DO

MICHELE MOORE

Coach Michele Moore Davison is daughter of Pond Founder, Greg Moore and is sister to and co-owner with Coach Ryan Moore.

INSTRUCTOR

RYAN MOORE

Coach Ryan Moore is son of Pond Founder, Greg Moore and is brother to and co-owner of with Coach Michele Moore Davison.

Founder - Greg Moore

Founded The Burlington Pond in 2000, Ontario’s first rink of its kind.
Played minor hockey in Burlington, then for the Burlington Cougars.
Earned a scholarship to Oswego State University, captained team to championship.
Nominated to NCAA All American Team.
Known for skating, passing, game awareness, and leadership.
Served as captain on multiple teams.
Mentored players like Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard.

Owner & Pond Coach - Michele Moore Davison

Years of Experience: 20 years coaching
Current Team or Organization: Toronto Maple Leafs – Skating Development, Oakville Rangers – Skating Development
Professional Achievements: Inducted into the Skate Canada Hall of Fame

National-level singles figure skater, competed in 9 National Championships
World Champion with the Nexxice Synchronized Skating Team (2009)
Specializes in Technical Skating Development: posture, balance, weight transfer, acceleration, speed, stride, power production, edges, agility and mobility.

operations manager & Pond Coach - Ryan Moore

Years of Experience: 16 years coaching
Current Team or Organization: Oakville Rangers Skating Development Coach
Professional Achievements: Drafted to the OHL

Played Rep AAA, Junior, OHL, CIS., and Sr. A levels
Won championships in Junior and Sr.A
Ryan works with players of all ages, from AAA, Junior and Pro levels helping them reach their next level and success
World-class expertise in acceleration, agility, mobility, and power skating.
Notables: Evan Bouchard, Darnell Nurse, Malcolm Spence & many other OHL & NHL players

Pond Coach - Udo Springman

Years of Experience: 10 years coaching
Current Team or Organization: Minor Hockey Evaluator
Professional Achievements: Junior German National Team U16/U17

Influenced by various nationalities of coaches had growing up in Germany.
Germans, Czechs, Russians & Canadians
These diverse influences shaped his approach to coaching and skating.
Involved in hockey from 2014 to 2020 with the Burlington Eagles. Head coach and assistant coach
Detail-oriented approach to coaching.
Highly influential in developing players at The Pond.
Brings a positive attitude
Encourages players to reach their full potential

Pond Coach - Tristyn Svetyk

Years of Experience: 6 years coaching
Current Team or Organization: Head Coach U18AA Oakville Hornets
Professional Achievements: NCAA

Played most of minor hockey for BGHC
Finished minor hockey with the Burlington Barracudas Junior team
Earned NCAA Division 1 scholarship to the University of Connecticut
Three consecutive Hockey East championship appearances
Coaching the Burlington Barracudas for 5 years
Pursuing Master’s in Education at Brock University
Passionate about developing young athletes

Pond Coach - Jaymie Mara LTS Program Director

Years of Experience: 8 years coaching
Current Team or Organization: Learn to Skate Program Director
Professional Achievements: National-level synchronized figure skater, competed in 4 National Competition

Certified CanPower, CanSkate, and STARSkate Coach
With a focus on biomechanics and efficiency improving stride power, balance, and edge control for faster, more explosive skating
Passionate about sharing her love of skating and helping every skater reach their full on-ice potential

Pond Coach - Taylor Woods

Years of Experience: 12 years coaching
Current Team or Organization: Head Coach U11AA Burlington Barracudas
Professional Achievements: Represented Team Canada U18, NCAA

Competed in 2011 U18 World Championship
Assistant captain, Cornell Big Red (NCAA), Toronto Six (PHF) & PWHPA
BSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Setanta College, Certified: CSCS, ISSA
Coaches with Burlington Barracudas
Specializes in biomechanics, sports performance, and strength training
Focuses on skills development to enhance players’ overall game

Pond Coach - Tom MacDonald

Years of Experience: 25 years coaching
Current Team or Organization:
Professional Achievements: Drafted to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) & Tampa Bay Lightning

Played four seasons with the Greyhounds, including three Memorial Cup appearances (1993 Champions)
Experience as a head coach, skating instructor, and personal development coach.
Specializes in teaching skating through balance and edge work, helping players reach the next level.
Emphasizes the mental aspect of the game, an often overlooked component of player development.

Pond Coach - Justin Cloutier

Years of Experience: 15+ years coaching
Current Team or Organization: Head Coach U18AA Burlington Barracudas, Canadian Girls Elite Academy
Professional Achievements:

15 plus years experience of coaching and skill development.
Currently Head Coach of the Burlington Barracudas U18AA team
Owner/operator of CGEA (Canadian Girls Elite Academy) spring hockey and individual skill development.
HP1 certified

Michele Moore

COACH

Michele works with players across the NHL, OHL, and minor hockey levels. In 2022, she was hired as a Skating Consultant by the Toronto Maple Leafs. She specializes in hockey skating fundamentals, focusing on explosive power, quickness, stride efficiency, edge control, and weight transfer helping players become more balanced, agile, and efficient on the ice. By refining posture and body mechanics, her athletes gain speed, power, and endurance, with improved transitions and overall movement.

A former national-level figure skater, Michele competed in nine Canadian Championships in Women’s Singles and won a World Championship with the Nexxice Synchronized Skating Team in 2009. She was later inducted into the Skate Canada Hall of Fame.

Ryan Moore

COACH

Ryan enjoyed a successful playing career at the Rep AAA, Junior, OHL, CIS, and Sr. A levels. He was drafted into the OHL and won championships at both the Junior and Sr. A levels. Known for his elite skating, powerful shot, and high hockey IQ, Ryan now focuses on developing those same skills in players at The Pond. He works with athletes of all ages, helping them reach their next level of performance and success. Notable players he has worked with include Evan Bouchard, Darnell Nurse, and Malcolm Spence, among others.

Greg Moore

COACH

Coach Greg Moore founded The Burlington Pond in 2000, creating Ontario’s first facility of its kind. He is the father of Coach Michele and Coach Ryan, and the foundation of their hockey journey. Greg grew up playing minor hockey in Burlington before joining the Burlington Cougars. He later earned a scholarship to Oswego State University of New York, where he captained his team to a championship and was named to the NCAA All-American Team.

As a player, Greg was known for his exceptional skating, vision, and playmaking ability, along with his natural leadership earning captaincy on multiple teams. Now semi-retired, he continues to coach players of all levels, helping them unlock their potential. He has played a key role in the development of several top athletes, including Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard.

Udo Springman

COACH

Coach Udo’s style of Hockey and skating was influenced by the different Nationalities of Coaches he had growing up in the german hockey system such as Germans, Czechs Russians & Canadians who coached and guided him throughout my time over there. In 2004 Udo moved back to Canada and got involved in Hockey once again in 2014 within the Burlington Eagles organization as a coach. He was head coach and assistant coach to teams from 2015 – 2020. Coach Udo is detail oriented and very influential to hockey players at The Pond. He brings a positive attitude and pushes players to reach their full potential.

Tristyn Svetyk

COACH

Coach Tristyn played the majority of her minor hockey for the BGHC. Finished her minor hockey career playing Junior for the Burlington Barracudas. Went on to earn a scholarship to play NCAA Division 1 hockey for the University of Connecticut. Coach Tristyn’s ability to read the ice and make smart plays helped carry her team to 3 consecutive hockey east championship appearances. Tristyn is continuing her hockey journey coaching for the Burlington Barracudas for the past 5 years while attending Brock University for her Masters of Education. She enjoys working with and seeing the development in young athletes.

info@thepond.ca