Tryout Schedule (Barrie Minor Hockey)

Jamie Pope

Jamie Pope – Head Coach As a coach, I bring a lifelong dedication to athlete development and over three decades of elite coaching experience to my role as Head Coach. I am a proud honors graduate of Seneca College’s Advanced Coaching Techniques program and hold Coach 3 and Club Pro 3 certifications through Tennis Canada, along with an NCCP Level 3 certification. I’ve spent 32 years coaching in private club settings while also managing both national and international athletic programs. My background includes extensive experience in player development, sport psychology, and high-performance training. While my primary coaching career has been in tennis, my passion for hockey led me to begin coaching youth hockey programs in Barrie in 2021. Since then, I’ve coached tournament and summer development teams across the U11 to U13 age groups. As a former collegiate hockey player, I bring strong technical knowledge, a team-first philosophy, and a deep commitment to helping every athlete grow both on and off the ice. At the core of my coaching approach is a belief in creating an environment where athletes can have fun, work hard, and compete with purpose. I value discipline, sportsmanship, and leadership—not just in the game, but in everyday life. By combining passion for sport with life lessons that extend far beyond the rink, I aim to help shape confident, respectful, and responsible young athletes.×

Ken Biron

Ken Biron, U11 B Barrie Colts Head Coach.

 My name is Ken Biron. I have the privilege of being selected as the head coach of the Barrie Colts U11 B hockey team.

Experience: I have been coaching my son's teams since they began playing sports.  I have coached them in several different sports and leagues.  This will be my third year coaching in the Barrie Minor Hockey Association.  I was the assistant coach of the 2015 U9 MD silver team.  I was the head coach of the 2015 U10 B team and am very excited to be coaching the 2015 U11 B team.

 Goals: It is my goal as head coach to teach these young players the importance of teamwork, hard work, sportsmanship, and being a great teammate.  My focus will be the development of the team as a whole, developing individual player skills in the areas needed, along with building confidence and character on and off the ice.  

Philosophy: I believe improvement comes from hard work, consistency, and dedication.  I will be dedicated to providing a positive and fun learning environment that meets the needs of my players.  It is my goal to teach the importance of working hard and being disciplined both on and off the ice, as this is a quality I take much pride in.  Great satisfaction comes with working hard and achieving team and individual goals.

 Coaching within the BMHA organization has been an amazing experience, and I am looking forward to another great season.×

Lee Archer

About Me  

With over 15 years of coaching experience, I’ve dedicated much of my life to the game I love. Born and raised in Barrie, I proudly played for the BMHA until the age of 17 and later contributed as a referee within the same organization.  

Throughout my coaching career, I’ve had the privilege of leading teams from U9 through U14, reaching the OMHAs every single year, a testament to the consistent effort and development of the players and coaches that I’ve worked with. Highlights include winning the OMHA Red Hat Finals with the U12 BB team in 2023 and again with the U14 BB team in 2025.    

Coaching Philosophy  

My goal as a coach goes beyond wins and standings, I’m here to help shape confident, disciplined, and resilient young athletes who carry those traits with them both on and off the ice.  

I believe in building a team culture rooted in accountability, respect, and relentless effort. Every player brings value to the team, and every role is vital to our success.  

I focus heavily on strong fundamentals, hockey IQ, and team-first play, creating a structured environment that still allows for creativity and smart decision-making. My coaching style is high-energy and purposeful; designed to challenge players while fostering a deep love for the game.  

Play hard. Play smart. Earn every shift. That’s our standard, and that’s how we grow, together.×

Brian Langman

About the Coach  
Brian Langman has been coaching minor hockey with BMHA for over 8 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience coaching minor hockey. Brians strengths are coaching players to excel in a non-contact, competitive environment. He has always strived to develop the skills and abilities of every individual player to create a team-first focused environment. Brian believes that no one player is greater than the team, and instils the values of sportsmanship, dedication and hard work to ultimately achieve the goal the Team sets for itself at the beginning of the year.  

About BB Hockey  
BB hockey is different from other competitive divisions as body checking is not permitted. The game itself changes as a result; clutching, grinding and hitting normally found in hockey is removed from the game. The game opens up and often has a faster pace. Players who make this team will need to skate hard and make quick, smart decisions, in order to be successful.  

Mission Statement  
The purpose of the U16 BB team is to provide quality leadership and coaching to develop the understanding of teamwork and sportsmanship in a competitive atmosphere with positive reinforcement for all players. Players will instill BMHA’s core values of community spirit, fellowship, team play; promote determination, hard work, and positive life skills; and to foster community volunteerism.×