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MEET MEL THOMAS

Mel started her skating journey early in life with a strong foundation in edge work and technical skills. As she started her high performance ringette career (Edmonton WAM!, Team Canada and Pro League in Finland), it was natural to transform her vast knowledge into becoming a highly trained skating instructor.

Goup of ringette refs after a skating lesson with Mel Thomas Performance

With a background in Education as a high-school teacher, she is able to communicate and train skating skills for female athletes in both hockey and ringette using intuitive language and game-like scenarios. Many trust Mel to take their game to the next level; in 2023 Mel was even named as the skating instructor for Team Canada,

Qualifications

  • Skating Skills Coach -  Team Canada Ringette

  • Skating Skills Coach - International Skill Development Ringette Camp 2023

  • 6 Years Lead Instructor with Quantum Speed High Performance Skating Systems

Education

  • Masters of Science

  • Bachelor of EducationCertified Coach in Ringette, Hockey and CanPowerSkate

  • Trained Facilitator for Ringette Canada Coaching Clinics​

Playing Experience

  • 19 Seasons NRL

  • Team Canada

  • Team USA

  • SM-Liiga

 
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