Evolve Athletics
Evolve Athletics, founded in 2021, is proud to have coaches with experience from all levels of hockey. Team Evolve offers skating, puck handling, edgework, nutrition and wellness, and strength and conditioning coaches.
Meet The Team
Jesse Schwartz
- CEO
Evolve Athletics
Jesse started playing hockey at a young age in the GTHL and progressed from the North Toronto Organization to the AAA Toronto Junior Canadiens in his U13 year. From there, Jesse went on to play in the OJHL and played two years at South Kent School in Connecticut on his way to playing NCAA Division 1 for the University of Connecticut Huskies for four years on a hockey scholarship. Jesse also played in the BCHL for the Victoria Grizzlies and played professionally in the SPHL and ECHL before playing internationally. Jesse earned a Bsc. with a major in Sport Management from UConn and has been coaching youth hockey for several years.
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Jesse has a unique approach to coaching and his connection to his players is key to player development. From his playing experiences, Jesse has developed a program that brings out the most in his players and teams through the way he sees the game and his winning mentality.
Terri Ford
- Powerskating and Edgework Instructor
Terri started her skating career at the age of 9. Moving from Michigan, her grandma signed her up to learn to skate when her cousins and brother were playing hockey. Coming from an extensive hockey family, her dad playing pro hockey in the then IHL, her cousin playing junior hockey and her brother playing Junior and then on to US college hockey, there was no choice but to love hockey! Terri dabbled in power skating here and there through her career while coaching figure skating full time but when her son started to play she quickly realized that these kids really didn’t have a huge focus on the fundamental part of skating or have the ability to really build on that. Terri decided to leave figure skating behind and follow her passion and love of working exclusively with hockey players. Terri works the majority with the higher level hockey players, such as Junior, OHL, NCAA, helping them to reach and attain their goals. There is nothing Terri loves more than to rally behind these players, build their confidence and get them to the next level and beyond in their skating.
Noah Schwartz
- Strength and Conditioning Coach Nutrition/Wellness
Noah is a former competitive athlete who understands the value of a well-balanced, enjoyable lifestyle and has made it a mission to inspire others to become their best selves. Noah is a certified personal trainer, metabolic training coach, and nutrition coach, giving him a uniquely holistic approach to health and fitness. Noah has a solid hockey resume as well. With multiple years of competitive experience, playing AAA for the Toronto Junior Canadiens, the OJHL and GOJHL with the Hamilton Redwings/London Nationals, and finally the Western Mustangs of CIS, Noah has trained and created nutrition programs for many young athletes. He also has worked with Zach Hyman and Tyler Toffoli through their tenure in the National Hockey League.
Adam Jakopin
- On-Ice Skills Instructor
Adam grew up in Toronto playing hockey in the GTHL. He had the work ethic as a young player to climb from “A” to “AAA”. Adam is incredibly passionate regarding player development and advancement. He has been coaching hockey for 3 seasons. Adams greatest assets as a coach are his attention to detail, possesses a positive attitude, and the ability to get the best from the players he works with. Most importantly Adam creates a terrific environment for the players at the rink resulting in added improvemrnt.
Noah Walman
- On-Ice Skills Instructor
Noah has been involved in hockey his entire life and has seen first-hand what it takes to become a pro. With a degree in Psychology, Noah understands the importance of the relationship between players, coaches, and families. Noah also coaches in the GTHL and works in the sports management industry as a player agent. Noah has coached all ages and all levels of players. Noah understands all players learn and respond differently to coaching styles. Through his experience, Noah has learned the best coaches and instructors must have a player first mentality to find what works for them.
Harry Smith
- On-Ice Skills Instructor
Harry began his hockey career in St. John’s, Newfoundland at a young age. He quickly developed a passion for the game, learning the necessity of a strong work ethic in an athlete. Harry played house league hockey until he started climbing levels rapidly in his ‘U15’ year. He has been coaching and officiating hockey for 5 seasons now, and strongly believes in creating a fun learning environment; prioritizing fundamental skill development before all else. Harry moved to Toronto this year to further his hockey career, playing for the nationally ranked Vaughan Kings U18 AAA team.
Tye Campbell​
- On-Ice Skills Instructor
Skills & Power Skating Coach
With over five years of experience playing in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), Tye brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to the ice.
What drives Tye most is his passion for making a positive impact on players, both on and off the ice. He believes in mentoring athletes to not only become better hockey players but also strong, well-rounded individuals. His coaching approach emphasizes hard work, discipline, and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that every player leaves each session with new skills and a deeper understanding of the game.
Tye’s combination of professional playing experience, personalized coaching, and genuine passion for development makes him a valuable asset to any athlete looking to take their game to the next level.
Trevor Petersen
- On-Ice Skills Instructor
Coach Trevor has played in various leagues including the OJHL, OHL, U-Sports, ECHL and Europe. Coach Trevor is also a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer and current High School Teacher as well. Coach Trevor was the director of the Seneca College Hockey program for 5 years, and then coached at Upper Canada College with the varsity team the past 2 years. Coach Trevor transfers his own experiences to his players which helps them both from a physical and mental standpoint.