Category Coaches, Barrie Colts AA (Barrie Minor Hockey)

Will Cushnaghan

My name is Will Cushnaghan,
I am the 2025-2026 Head coach of the Barrie Colts U10AA Team.

Experience:
Head coach with over four years experience in youth hockey. Am dedicated to developing player's skills and fostering teamwork. Demonstrates strong leadership by organizing effective training sessions and selecting a cohesive coaching team .Passionate about creating supportive environments that enhance player confidence and character development ,while maintaining clear performance goals for team and individual growth.

Philosophy:
My coaching philosophy reflects a well-rounded approach that emphasizes both personal development and the importance of teamwork:

1.Have Fun -Enjoying the process is essential for long-term motivation and engagement. A fun environment keeps athletes excited ,helping them grow while maintaining passion for the sport.

2.Work Hard- Success comes from consistent effort. Encouraging athletes to give their best every day helps develop discipline ,perseverance, and resilience.

3.Compete-Competing isn't just about winning; its about pushing yourself to improve. Competing with intensity and respect for opponents teaches athletes to strive for excellence while respecting the sport.

4.Be Disciplined-Discipline builds character. By fostering a culture of accountability and responsibility, athletes learn the importance of focus, time management commitment .

5. Display Sportsmanship- True sportsmanship is about respect for the games ,the players, and the officials. Athletes should understand that how they handle both victory and defeat is as important as the result itself.

6.Be a Leader in the Community-Leadership extends beyond the rink. Encouraging athletes to be positive role models in the community fosters a sense of responsibility and social awareness ,making them better individuals and citizens. This philosophy blends the joy of sport with the lessons that extend far beyond the rink 


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Tim Bailey

Barrie Colts U13AA (2025-2026)
Tim "Ace" Bailey brings a wealth of hockey knowledge having played Canadian Junior Hockey beginning at the age 15 (with the Markham Waxers in the OJHL and the Yorkton Terriers in the SJHL and Major Junior Hockey most notably with the Great Falls Americans (WHL) but also with the Spokane Flyers (WHL), Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL), Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), Toronto Marlboros (OHL) and Kitchener Rangers 1980-81 J. Ross Robertson, League Champions (OHL).

Tim also played three years professionally in the Central Hockey League with the Carolina Thunderbirds and the Nashville South Stars.

Tim brings over 35 years of head coaching experience having coached teams in the Alberta Junior Hockey League, the Ontario Junior A Hockey League and various GTHL AAA Boy's teams along with 8 years coaching Girls Rep hockey with the Clearview Ice Cats and the Vaughan Flames.

His Lower Lakes Female Hockey League achievements include:
(1) LLFHL Championship GOLD (2013-14)
(1) Central East Div. Championship
(3) Central East Div. Finalist
(3) Silver Stick Finalist
(23) Tournament Championships (Gold)
(358) Games Won

Junior ‘A’ and OCAA Men’s University achievements include:
(1) OJHL Buckland Cup - League Champions Brampton Capitals (2001-02)
(1) OCAA Men’s University, Lakehead Thunderwolves, League Champions (2018-19)
(2) OCAA Men’s University, Lakehead Thunderwolves, Orientation Cup Winners (2018 & 2019)

The past two seasons Tim head coached the U12AA Barrie Colts (1st place finish) & U13AA Barrie Colts (2nd place finish) leading with great success with only two regular season losses in two full seasons.×

Rudy Huften

    Rudy Huften brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the game. He has over 15 years of coaching experience for BMHA at various age levels. Rudy has had an exceptional record over the past 4 years as head coach for the 2010 AA team.   He has always strived to create not only an exceptionally skilled team, but also has made the team culture an important part of his coaching, that proudly represents the city of Barrie and has been recognized by many organizations. 
This season, he is looking for players who will compete, and who will practice as hard as they play while also possessing a high hockey IQ. I believe in high intensity, fast paced practices, with implemented systems to create a strong hockey team both on and off the ice.
   
SEASON 2024 TO 2025
U15AA OMHA Semi Finalist
U15AA York Simcoe Champions
U15AA Georgian Communities Winter Classic CHAMPIONS
U15AA 200X85 Nashville CCM CHAMPIONS

SEASON 2023 TO 2024
U14AA Kawartha Early Bird Peterborough CHAMPIONS
U14AA Coach OMHA Finalist
U14AA York Simcoe Finalist
U14AA  Glen Bellerby CHAMPTIONS

SEASON 2022-2023 
U13AA Head Coach OMHA RED HATS CHAMPIIONS
U13AA Head Coach OHF Finalist
U13AA York Simcoe CHAMPIONS
 
SEASON 2021 TO 2022
U12AA Head Coach OMHA Finalist
U12AA York Simcoe CHAMPIONS

SEASON 2021 TO 2022
U18AA Assistant Coach Mississauga Early Bird CHAMPIONS
U18AA Assistant Coach Oshawa Tournament CHAMPIONS
U18AA Assistant Coach OMHA Finalist

SEASON 2019-2020
U15A Assistant Coach OMHA Finalist
U15A Regional Silver Stick CHAMPIONS
U15A International Silver Stick CHAMPIONS
U15A Assistant Coach OMHA RED HAT CHAMPIONS×