/ Tru stride Hockey Development
Recommander 62- 905-329-0057905-329-0057
- mike.macdonald@truestride.ca
Sport: Hockey
Emplacement: Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Habileté: *Hockey total, Skating
With over 23 years of elite hockey development experience, Mike Macdonald brings a proven track record of elevating players at every level. A former junior player with the St. Catharines Falcons and Fort Erie Meteors, Mike transitioned into coaching early and has since built a reputation as one of the Niagara Region’s most trusted development leaders.
Mike has spent six seasons as Lead Assistant Coach for Brock University Men’s Hockey and the last seven seasons with Brock University Women’s Hockey, contributing to their 2021/2022 OUA Championship. Certified with Hockey Canada’s High Performance 1, he specializes in detailed individual skill development and high-performance training environments. Alongside his university coaching roles, he has coached multiple minor hockey teams and currently serves as the Head of Hockey Development for GCMHA, supporting and enhancing programs across several regional organizations.
Hockey excellence runs in the family—Mike’s brothers both played professionally, with one now coaching in the AHL—strengthening his deep understanding of the modern development landscape.
Through True Stride, Mike blends North American and European training philosophies to deliver sessions that are fast-paced, challenging, and growth-focused. His mission is simple: create an environment where players push beyond their comfort zones, improve rapidly, and leave every session sweating, smiling, and motivated for the next skate.