OUR COACHING TEAM
Our industry-leading development team comprises subject-matter experts with diverse backgrounds in professional hockey, data science, biomechanics, education, exercise science, and strength and conditioning.
MEET OUR EXPERTS
Dan Bittle
Managing Partner, Apex Skating USA
Dan Bittle is the Managing Partner of Apex Skating USA. With a specialization in strength and conditioning, Dan has developed athletes at the Junior A, Major Junior, AHL, and NHL levels. From 2011-2015, he served as a Fitness Evaluation Consultant for NHL Central Scouting at the NHL Scouting Combine. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania and is a Master of Science student majoring in Exercise Science and Health Promotion with a concentration in Performance Enhancement and Rehabilitation Studies.
Michael Del Bel, PhD
Director of Research and Development
Michael Del Bel is the Director of Research and Development for Apex Skating. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (Honours) in Biology from Acadia University, a Master of Science Degree in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, and recently completed his PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Ottawa, specializing in Biomechanics. His research interests include the prevention and rehabilitation of ACL injuries in athletes.
Alex Hulford
Lead Skating Development Coach
Alex brings extensive experience in hockey development and skating biomechanics to the Apex Skating team. His expertise in movement analysis and personalized coaching has helped countless players improve their on-ice performance at all levels.