THE ROAD MAP TO COLLEGE HOCKEY

Sean played NCAA D1 hockey at St. Lawrence University under Greg Carvel, who went on to become an NHL coach and won D1 coach of the year. Before that, he went through the Taft School and played in the BCHL with the Surrey Eagles. So he knows the prep school path, the junior path, and the D1 path. After college, he played 6 years of pro in Europe. He coaches in Calgary now and genuinely enjoys helping kids understand all the options available to them, not just the obvious ones.

Colton's been on every side of this. Four years in the BCHL, NCAA scholarship to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, finished his Psychology degree at the University of Regina, then played pro in the ECHL and Sweden. After hanging up the skates, he became the director of player recruitment and development for the Vernon Vipers in the BCHL, and coached at the CSSHL level with the Rink Kelowna Academy. He's recruited players, he's been recruited himself, and he's coached kids through the transition. When he tells a family how the process works, it's from experience.

Michael grew up in Springfield, IL and went on to play at the University of Illinois. He began his coaching career as the head coach and general manager of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini (ACHA II) in the 2023-24 season. In 2024-25, he served as the video coach intern for the Bloomington Bison's inaugural ECHL season. Fox also serves as a Tracker for Clear Sight Analytics, where he analyzes over 85 NHL games per season, and as the goaltending coach for Notre Dame College Prep Hockey. Michael holds a master's degree from the University of Illinois in Recreation, Sport and Tourism.

Sean spent 13 seasons as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Anaheim Ducks, where he won the 2007 Stanley Cup, and 6 seasons with the Minnesota Wild. He's also worked with Boston College and the University of North Dakota in the NCAA. A published author (Total Hockey Training), Sean brings 20+ years of elite-level player development expertise to every ISM client through customized performance programs. He also serves as ISM's client manager for the Mid-West USA region.

Nick grew up in rural Newfoundland and took the long road through the game. Three years at Ontario Hockey Academy, then Junior A across four leagues: the BCHL, CCHL, OJHL, and MHL. He finished with a season playing professionally in Sweden. That kind of path gives you a real understanding of how many different routes actually exist for players, and what each one demands. Off the ice, Nick is a part owner of Vision Hockey Group, a well-established development program in Newfoundland. He's spent over a decade working privately with players at every stage, from kids just figuring it out to guys preparing for the next level. Between his playing career and his years of on-ice development work, he knows what it takes to make a player's game more efficient and where the real opportunities are. He helps families cut through the noise and make decisions they feel good about.

Michael hails from Buffalo, New York and brings experience in the AAA minor hockey leagues in New York and Ontario. Through his experience playing in the Jr. Sabres minor hockey organization, NAHL, USHL, NCAA and finishing his minor pro career in Europe, he brings knowledge to what leagues would fit the player best and the recruiting process of each league. Michael strives on communication and getting the player to the next level through player development, his own experiences and the understanding of different pathways/routes for each player to achieve their goals.

Nick grew up in the Ottawa area, where he played junior hockey and developed a deep appreciation for the game and the experiences that shape a player's journey. His focus is helping players and families navigate the hockey landscape by providing guidance throughout the recruitment process and ensuring players are positioned for the best opportunities both on and off the ice.

Aaron is a born and raised Massachusetts native who played MIAA hockey at Catholic Memorial in West Roxbury, MA and NCAA Division III hockey at Westfield State University, where he was also a member of the NCAA baseball team. After his playing days he coached both half-season and high school hockey in Massachusetts. Aaron's focus is on Massachusetts and New England born players, helping them navigate decisions and opportunities in hockey.

Paolo has been coaching and developing players for over a decade. He came up through Harrington College and Ontario Hockey Academy, played junior in the OJHL and GOJHL, then spent time at the University of Oklahoma and coaching throughout the Montreal area. He just wrapped his fourth season in Europe, where he led the Baden Rhinos to a championship in Germany. Now he's heading into a head coach role with ERC Lechbruck. He's a player, a coach, and a mentor, and his experience across North America and Europe gives him a perspective most advisors don't have.