MEET THE TEAM

Cody played junior hockey in Ontario and professionally in Europe. He and Adrian started ISM because the agency model was broken. Players treated like transactions, families left in the dark, development as an afterthought. Cody handles contract negotiation, draft preparation, and long-term career strategy. He's on the phone with families, in the room for every deal, and involved in every decision. The goal is to keep building ISM the way it started: small enough to care, serious enough to compete.

Adrian came up through coaching and scouting in both Canadian and Swedish hockey systems. He and Cody built ISM around a simple idea: players and families deserve better than what the industry was giving them. Adrian works directly with players and families on recruiting strategy, development planning, and navigating the CHL, NCAA, and professional pathways. His network spans the OHL, WHL, QMJHL, USHL, and pro leagues across Europe. As the agency grows, his focus is making sure every family still gets the same level of attention they got on day one.

Courtney brings over a decade of coaching experience at elite levels of hockey, guiding athletes across Canada through development and championship success. She has served as Head Coach at Stanstead College for both the U15 Boys and U16 Prep Girls teams, leading the girls' program to a JWHL Championship in 2024. Previously, she coached at the Ontario Hockey Academy and Okanagan Hockey Academy, where her leadership contributed to a CSSHL Championship in 2018. A decorated athlete and coach, Courtney was inducted into the Northern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2023 and has competed at the national level, winning gold at the Esso Cup and multiple OWHA Provincial Championships. A former player for the University of Toronto Women's Hockey Team, she combines her playing background with High Performance 1 coaching certification to mentor athletes on and off the ice. Courtney is passionate about player development and preparing young athletes for the next level of their careers.

Justin manages ISM's Western Canada operations, handling client relationships, recruitment, and scouting across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. His regional expertise in the WHL pipeline, Western Canadian prep schools, and NCAA recruiting networks makes him invaluable for families navigating the path from minor hockey to junior and collegiate opportunities in Western Canada. Justin is on the ground at showcases and tournaments throughout the season.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (2016–2022). 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.

Danny holds Master's degrees in both Kinesiology and Occupational Therapy, plus Bachelor's degrees in Physical Education and Sport Psychology. He spent two seasons working with staff and players in the BCHL before joining ISM. Danny provides confidential one-on-one wellbeing sessions for every ISM client, addressing everything from performance anxiety and transition stress to the daily mental health challenges that come with competitive hockey at any level. All sessions are completely confidential.