At JAG Hockey, we’ve spent years refining the art of crafting elite athletes. Our proven track record speaks for itself: players trained under our transformative methods consistently rise to new heights. Unlike traditional programs, we reject the “one-size-fits-all” mentality. Our secret? Small-group training designed for precision, personalization, and progress.
We don’t just run drills—we teach.
Speed and repetition mean nothing without technical mastery. Too many players plateau by reinforcing bad habits through mindless, high-paced sessions. At JAG, we slow down to speed up. Every stride, shot, and stickhandle is broken down, corrected, and rebuilt with intention. Our coaches teach the “why” behind every movement, empowering players to own their growth.
No politics. No tryouts. Just development.
This isn’t an ID camp or a scouting showcase. We’re here to create a safe, supportive space where athletes focus solely on skill-building—free from judgment or roster pressures. While our coaches bring competitive team experience, JAG programs exist to equip players, not evaluate them.
Break the cycle. Reignite your potential.
If you’re tired of grinding through the same drills without results, it’s time to train smarter. Join a community where details matter, feedback is immediate, and growth is non-negotiable.
Your Coaches
Jeff Gardner
Spencer Barlow
Spencer Barlow
Jeff is a seasoned coach, former physical education teacher, member of the Canadian Armed Forces, and now follows a life long passion of coaching. Through years of experience he has developed an advanced training methodology that has developed many elite hockey players. He is the director and owner of JAG Hockey Development. His coaching
Jeff is a seasoned coach, former physical education teacher, member of the Canadian Armed Forces, and now follows a life long passion of coaching. Through years of experience he has developed an advanced training methodology that has developed many elite hockey players. He is the director and owner of JAG Hockey Development. His coaching expertise is highly sought after. He is currently serving as the head coach of the High River Flyers in the Heritage Junior Hockey League (HJHL). Jeff has mentored several successful players and is dedicated to helping athletes become mentally stronger, recognising the importance of mental resilience in achieving peak performance.
Spencer Barlow
Spencer Barlow
Spencer Barlow
As a coach I’m all about the players I fully believe you put them in the right atmosphere to thrive and fall in love with the sport they will succeed on and off the ice in achieving there goals. I take pride in shaping young athletes and helping to guide them along the path to their success.
I played for the Calgary Buffaloes Hockey a
As a coach I’m all about the players I fully believe you put them in the right atmosphere to thrive and fall in love with the sport they will succeed on and off the ice in achieving there goals. I take pride in shaping young athletes and helping to guide them along the path to their success.
I played for the Calgary Buffaloes Hockey association, junior in Okotoks, and ended my career travelling over seas to Sweden to play semi pro for the Ronang lobsters ik.
I have been a power skating coach for 7 years with multiple companies and organizations. I have coached Peewee AA out of Airdrie and have worked with a variety of different teams ranging from community up to Midget AAA. This season I will be an assistant coach with the Fernie Academy Midget Prep team.
Chris Williamson
Chris Williamson
Chris Williamson
Chris grew up playing minor hockey in Okotoks from Atom through Midget AA Okotoks Oilers. He went on to his first year of junior hockey after graduating from HTA in Okotoks to play for the Ambri-Piotta Junior Elites in Switzerland’s top junior hockey league, and returned to Canada for his 19 year old season to play for Steinbach Pistons
Chris grew up playing minor hockey in Okotoks from Atom through Midget AA Okotoks Oilers. He went on to his first year of junior hockey after graduating from HTA in Okotoks to play for the Ambri-Piotta Junior Elites in Switzerland’s top junior hockey league, and returned to Canada for his 19 year old season to play for Steinbach Pistons in the MJHL to secure a college education and play NCAA Division III hockey in Minnesota. After completing his studies in Finance and Economics, Chris went on to play 2 years of professional hockey in Switzerland followed by 2 seasons in Sweden before finishing out his last season playing in New York in the Federal Hockey League and Australia in the AIHL. Chris has returned home to pursue a job in Finance/Banking in the Calgary area and give back to the grassroots level in his hometown of Okotoks and help with hockey development in the area.
"I really stand behind what JAG Hockey is about and the way they go about hockey development. I grew up here and and extremely passionate in the development of local minor hockey in the area. I am excited to be a part of the JAG team and am looking forward to help local players realize their true potential and have fun doing it."
Bruce Perrins
Chris Williamson
Chris Williamson
Bruce has been involved in organized hockey more than 25 years playing Jr B in both Alberta and British
Columbia. Bruce also played college hockey in Alberta in the
ACAL for St. Mary’s University. He is a graduate of the National Sport Academy High School Hockey
Program. As a coach Bruce has been working in hockey development and elite hocke
Bruce has been involved in organized hockey more than 25 years playing Jr B in both Alberta and British
Columbia. Bruce also played college hockey in Alberta in the
ACAL for St. Mary’s University. He is a graduate of the National Sport Academy High School Hockey
Program. As a coach Bruce has been working in hockey development and elite hockey for the last 15
years, coaching Tyke through Midget AA and Jr. B.
