Our Head Coach

- Nick Campoli

I started playing house league hockey when I was 7 years old with the Etobicoke Bulldogs as the year went on I started to fall in love with the game of hockey. The following years moving up to select, A, AA, and then finally making that jump to AAA in grade 8 for the Toronto Jr Canadians. As all kids do, I had the dream of being a professional hockey player. But did I know how much skills, work, and training was involved? Absolutely not. That's why I want to help your kids have that step ahead and compete.

Fast forward to three years after playing AAA I was drafted into the OHL by the Saginaw Spirit. I quickly jumped to play in the OJHL the season following due choosing to go the NCAA route to get my education. I received a full scholarship to Clarkson University to play hockey. In 2017 1 was drafted in the 6th round to the Vegas Golden Knights.

After my 4 year of my college career I went on to sign my first professional contract with the lowa Heartlanders of the ECHL who are an affiliate of the Minnesota Wild.
I am currently going into my second Pro year with the same team, it has been a long journey to this point and a lot of hard work, determination and grit.

I feel it is important to be able to give back to kids and help them reach there highest potential and their dreams/goals like I once had growing up as a kid.

Why Wasaga Area? I want to grow the game of hockey for kids in the area and help them in all ways I can.

Services for Next Up development have begun since the spring of 2024 and continue throughout the summer to come!

Hope to see you there!