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Sami Mantere - Program managerHistory:
Originally from Finland, Sami came to Australia as an work placement student from the University of Haaga-Helia for the SAISF. Sami became involved in the Ice Factor program as a coach, and gradually worked his way up to the position of Head Coach. At the conclusion of 2012, the Ice Factor and Ice ArenA were excited to offer a promotion to Sami to the position of Ice Factor Program Manager, which he gratefully accepted. Sami hit the ground running in his new role, and is pushing the program to new heights with each day that passes. Ice Hockey Exp:
Coaching Exp: 8 Years
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ambrose foster - coach and mentorHistory: Ambrose is himself a product of the Ice Factor Program after coming through with the Pasadena Predators (now Springbank Sabres.) After finishing in the program as a player Ambrose started volunteering helping out on the ice as an assistant coach. Ambrose showed his coaching skills during this time so he was signed as a team coach. After this Ambrose has gone from strength to strength taking on bigger and bigger role in the program as a coach.
As a player Ambrose has also risen quickly and is currently playing in the South Australian Premier League which is the highest level of play in the local competitions. Ambrose has also had experience with national level competition with the Australian Junior Ice Hockey League with the Adelaide Generals and played for South Australia in the U-18 National Tournament, |
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joey macdougall - coach and mentorHistory: Joey hails from Canada and has been studying law in Adelaide. Joey is one of the best players not only in the state but also in the whole Australia and has been playing as an import player for the Adelaide Adrenaline since 2019. He has been one of the top performer for the team in the national league. He has also been one of the best players in the South Australian top local league.
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lachie cahill - coach and mentorHistory: Lachie is another former Ice Factor student who excelled at the program with the Henley Beach Dingoes. Lachie became a real leader for the team both on and off the ice and after finishing in the program he started mentoring for his former team and other teams.
We were very impressed with the way Lachie was able to connect with the students so it was only a matter of time before he would join our coaching staff. As a player lachie started his hockey career with the Henley Beach Dingoes in the Ice Factor Program. Since finishing in the program Lachie started playing local hockey in the B-Grade level and is currently an A-Grade player in the SA leagues. Lachie also became a member of the Kaurna Boomerangs, indigenous ice hockey team, and later became the captain of the team. |
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dean "Wombat" worsley - mentorHistory: Where to start with Deano? Deano is a long time military veteran who has seen the world. After retiring from military Deano decided what any sane person would - in the late 40's why wouldn't I start playing ice hockey in Australia? As Deano started playing he was noticed by Ice Factor and eventually we asked Deano to come and speak to our students as a special guest. We noticed the students were very inspired by Deano's story and experience so we wanted Deano to become a more regular part of the program. Since then Deano has done anything and everything we have asked for him to do for the Ice Factor Program: Taking on ice classes, spoken to the students in the class rooms, mentoring and giving individual advice and driving the bus when needed.
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