Training the Trainers
To insure consistency of approach, the ownership group personally spend hours conducting training sessions with the on ice assistants. Part of the philosophy behind the success of PFGS is that to train and develop students the approach in teaching technique needs to be consistent. PFGS instructors are all skill tested prior to being accepted and are committed to regular in – house training sessions to assure consistency of approach in teaching different techniques.
Instructor Approachability
PFGS has adopted a policy that we ask all the family members of our clients to respect. Individual instructors can be asked to discuss student’s progress after the completion of training sessions, subject to the instructors availability. Any concerns regarding program content, teaching techniques, or overall program issues are to be directed to the ownership group. All students are provided with contact information for the ownership group.
Experience Counts
Anyone who understands hockey knows that goaltenders are a special breed. It takes a combination of outstanding athleticism, a strong commitment to mental toughness and preparation, and a fearless approach as skilled athletes fire pucks at speeds up to 100 mph at you. There are many different preparation styles and training methods to becoming a premiere goalie and while we believe that we have designed an outstanding program oriented to achieving success, we also respect the training that other aspiring goalies have received from some of their other mentors along their paths. Our training staff have a combined 127 years of goalie training experience to draw from and we share all that training and experience with our students.
Rob Fuchs – Owner Instructor
The first student of PFGS to receive a college scholarship, Rob has been Co-Owner of Pro-Formance Goalie Schools for over 16 years.
A graduate of Hamline University (St.Paul, Minnesota) in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and minor in Mathematics; Rob played four years of college hockey where as a freshman he won 2nd team all conference honors.
He has worked with many minor hockey organizations here in the lower mainland as well as hockey academies – St George’s (2018-2021) and Delta Hockey Academy (2015-2021)
He has also worked with the SFU Men’s hockey program (2008-2011) and the Surrey Eagles of the BCHL (2010-2014), when they won the league title and Western Canadian Championships (2013)
In recent years, Rob has had two of his goalies get drafted into the NHL
Joey Ali – Owner Instructor
Joey is the goalie consultant to; The Langley Rivermen (Seventh season in the BCHL, 2014 BCHL Champion), NCAA institutions, Fraser Valley Rush (FMML), Langley Tappers (PJHL), Team Canada Blind Hockey, Yonsei University South Korea & Lakeland Super Camps. In addition to using technology as teaching/training tools; his success is a result of the approach he takes (no cookie cutter approach) with each and every goalie he trains; being positive, energetic and challenging! Recently Joey has been excepted into Hockey Canada as a Certified Goaltending Coach and the NHLCA BIPOC Coach Program for a two year program. He looks forward to sharing all he learns!
Jordan Sigalet – Owner Instructor
Is excited to be back with Pro-Formance and share the skills and experiences he has learned throughout his career with his students. After 1 year with the Everett Slivertips (WHL), 2 years with Abbotsford Heat (AHL) and 5 years as the goalie coach, he is now the Goalie Director for the Calgary Flames (NHL).
Mark Dekanich – Head Instructor
A draft pick of the Nashville Predators, currently rostered with Columbus Blue Jackets, Mark was the recipient of the Ken Dryden award as the NCAA top goaltender with Colgate University. A longtime student and instructor with PFGS.
Brad (Darb) Howard – Head Instructor
A long time PFGS student, Darb (as he’s affectionately known to students) brings his love for the game and good humored approach to working with minor hockey associations throughout the lower mainland.
Pierce Dushenko – Head Instructor
Playing Career: Fernie Ghostriders(KIJHL), Coquitlam Express(BCHL), Fort Francis Lakers(SIJHL), Stevenson University (NCAA D3)
Achievements: Fred Page Cup 2013, Dudley Hewit Cup 2014 . Pierce has trained and coached with PFGS for over 10 years. Pierce’s has recent finished playing career starting from the Fernie Ghostriders, to Coquitlam Express, and finishing with Stevenson University. Pierce’s experience and knowledge of the position makes him a great mentor for goalies of all levels.
Naveen Kainth – Head Instructor
Grew up playing hockey at Burnaby Minor and started training with Joey Ali from the age of 11 years old. Afters years of rep hockey Naveen moved up to play Academy Hockey at BWC (CSSHL) where he had success. Finishing his Junior Hockey in PJHL where he was a proven top end goalie in the league. He’s now the Assistant Coach & Goalie Coach for his former team. He’s personable, patient and very knowledgeable about goal tending, able to articulate techniques, concepts & trategy to young goalies. Just a fantastic mentor!
Elliott Marshall - Head Instructor
Elliott trained with PFGS since he was 10 years old. He grew up playing at minor at Cloverdale as a Colt and progressed from zone, academy to PJHL ending his playing career with Ridge Meadows Flames. He’s received multiple Goalie of the month awards over his playing career. Elliot is a competitive and athletic goalie. He has an immense desire to win and has a team first mentality. This translates to his goalie coaching ability by always pushing the goalies to give their best at every session. Also, Elliott understands the importance of showing goalies what it means to be a part of a team. He’s been coaching with Joey since 2018.
Jeremy Brier Trenchuk - Head instructor
Jeremy is originally from Calgary where he played minor hockey and Junior B for the Calgary Royals. Jeremy spent time coaching with a goaltending school in Calgary, DMSG. After playing, Jeremy obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honors) from Mount Royal University, where he was able to conduct research investigating aspects of ice hockey goaltenders personalities. Jeremy combines a growth mindset with passion to continue learning and get the best out of his students!
Sean Murray – Founder
The original founder of PFGS, will not be forgotten as his legacy lives on in PFGS.