Michael Hood, MA
Manager of Coaching and Development

Michael was a competitive athlete for 12 years and participated at an elite and university varsity level. Michael has a Masters degree in Education specializing in curriculum and instruction from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois.

Mike was born in Zambia and lived there until he was 7. He’s also lived in Scotland and MANY areas of Canada (Winnipeg, Mount Pearl, Toronto, Abbotsford, Victoria, and Vancouver)!

Mike has coached at both the grassroots level as well as at international competitions. Through all this experience, Physical Literacy is the most important sport philosophy and development option for participation growth and development he has come across.

Once Mike is able to connect with the kiddos and manage behaviors so a class environment allows for safe participation he loves to be fun with the kiddos and other coaches using his unique sense of humour.