MIKE PILON, President
Mike is a native of Munster, Ontario – having graduated from Brock University with an Honours degree in Physical Education. Mike has vast experience in player development, advising, and consultation – having attained his Master Level Coach certification from USA Hockey. He has multiple coaching symposium experiences, along with a variety of high profile media events including the inaugural season of CBC’s “Making the Cut”, Powerade & Nike’s “Powerdome Camp”, APTN’s hit television series “Hit The Ice”, and iPlayHockey.ca’s “Video Development Program”. Mike has also participated in the “Right To Play” program, traveling all over Canada into communities helping promote sport as a positive lifestyle initiative. Mike is also the former Director of Coach & Player Development for the Gloucester Rangers Minor Hockey Club. & the Casper Amateur Hockey Club.
Passionate about his work, he is a strong & honest communicator with international instructional experience in the UK, Italy, Holland, and Slovenia. Mike has worked with hundreds of NCAA/USport/ACHA/Junior/Prep/AAA athletes and dozens of current NHL players – possessing a strong network within the game.
His coaching experience has seen him previously work ten years as an assistant coach at the Jr. A level (Chicago Freeze-NAHL; Wyoming Outlaws-AFHL); a Regional Scout for the USNTDP; the State of Wyoming Coaching Coordinator for USA Hockey; Midget (LA Jr. Kings U18AAA; Team Wyoming AA); as well as CIS hockey with the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees. He currently also participates as an evaluator at both the Carolina & Mid-Am USA Hockey District Player Selection camps. Mike is also the former Director of Coach & Player Development for the Gloucester Rangers Minor Hockey Club. & the Casper Amateur Hockey Club. His consultation work has seen him work with several NCAA programs, as well as numerous Professional Clubs in Europe. His resume also includes work as a manager with Fox Valley Ice Arena, Huron Hockey Schools, and other sports organizations prior to launching ESG. Mike played five years of Jr. hockey in Ontario (Pembroke Lumber Kings, Massena Americans, Thorold Blackhawks, Goulbourn Royals), and two seasons of Sr. A hockey for the Jackson Hole Moose.
SAMI HOLMES, Director of Female Development, JOG Rep
After ten years of playing competitive boys hockey, she started playing girls hockey in the Ottawa area at the AA level. She then attended Tilton Preparatory School in Tilton, New Hampshire. While studying there for 2 years, Sami played soccer, softball, and excelled on the ice. This led to her acceptance to Utica College in the fall of 2007. While majoring in health studies, Sami played 4 years of NCAA hockey with the Utica College Pioneers. She obtained the “Blue Collar Award” her junior and senior years, as well as filled the alternative captain position. Sami also played NCAA soccer in her senior year. While attending Utica, Sami spent her summers instructing hockey in Lake Placid, NY. She now leads Endeavour Sports Groups mentoring/advising program on the girl’s side of the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YFeNWZ37tE
SHANE HILEY, Mentor, Instructor
Shane Hiley is an Ottawa native that graduated from Lake Forest Academy outside of Chicago in 2012. After two years as a forward on the prep hockey team at LFA, Shane returned to the Ottawa area and played four years of junior hockey. In 2020, he received his Advanced Diploma in Business Administration – Marketing from Algonquin College. Shane was a client of ESG during his minor hockey career and he now strives to help young players develop and excel in the same way his mentors through ESG have helped him in the past. Shane is also responsible for directing the JOG Athletics sales & service for ESG.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEsoZTouGpQ
ALLAN CHARBONNEAU – Mentor, Instructor
From Cornwall, Ontario, Allan is a graduate of the Seaway Valley Minor Hockey Association. During his days as General Manager of Huron Hockey School, Mike Pilon got to know Allan, as he worked as one of his head counselors for a couple of summers. Allan would move on to play a year of Junior B hockey with the Akwesasne Wolves before joining the Gloucester Rangers of the CJHL. After two seasons in Gloucester, he would go on to finish his junior career as a defenseman for the Brockville Braves. Upon completion of his junior career, Allan was offered an academic scholarship to Geneseo State University and skated with the varsity hockey team competing in the SUNYAC Conference at the NCAA Division III level. He successfully earned a degree in Business Administration in May of 2011 and most recently, a Master’s in Human Kinetics (MHK) with a concentration in Sports Management from the University of Ottawa in 2019. His coaching background includes seasons serving as an Assistant Coach at both the Junior B level with the Alexandria Glens and the Junior A level with the CCHL’s Nepean Raiders. He specializes in Defence specific on-ice training and mentoring given his experience playing the position. He is proud of the work he has done with past clients in helping them reach the next level whether that is Junior A, Major Junior (OHL, QMJHL), or Collegiate (NCAA and USports). He is also eager to continue building his network within the hockey community. He is especially interested in sharing his experience, knowledge, and insight with the many young and talented players who are presently developing their skills both on and off the ice. Just as he benefited from having many dedicated individuals guide his career, he wants to give back to those who share the same passion for the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLjmxVBQTrA
COSMO CLARKE – Mentor, Instructor
Currently, Cosmo is the Owner-Director and head Strength/Conditioning Coach of Clarke Athletics (Plano, TX). He is a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician, and is also The Coach In Chief for USA Hockey’s Rocky Mountain District.
Cosmo comes to Endeavour with an extensive background in the hockey and fitness fields, having trained athletes of all ages and in all sports for over 25 yrs. He has trained athletes at the amateur, junior, collegiate and professional level and has spent time working in the private fitness field, corporate fitness field, as well as in private prep schools.
Cosmo enjoyed playing 4 years of collegiate hockey at Brock University, 5 years of professional hockey (1995 to 2000), and also spent some time as an assistant coach at the professional level. More recently, Cosmo coached youth hockey in Dallas for 12yrs. He holds a Level 5 Master Level Coach certification from USA Hockey and is also a certified physical fitness instructor. Cosmo has also spent over 20 years developing, directing, and instructing at hockey schools across North America and Europe.
In addition to leading hockey teams overseas to compete in and win in European Tournaments, Cosmo is the GM/Coach of Team Texas-High School, and led a number of Alliance Midget Major AA teams to State Championships from 2003-2007. In 2012, he helped lead the Dallas Oilers Midget Major AA Team to a Tier II National Championship .
Cosmo coached 4 years at Plano West Varsity High School Hockey Team(04-08), and led this high school team to win the 2005 Texas State Championship. In the same year, Cosmo was named the High School Coach of the Year in Texas. Prior to that, Cosmo was the strength and conditioning coach at St. Mark’s School of Texas where he coached JV Lacrosse and led the JV Hockey Team to a City Championship in 2002.
Cosmo is a native of Ottawa, Ontario, and has been living in Dallas since 1997. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Brock University, Ontario – 1994.
PETER AMBROZIAK – Mentor, Instructor
Peter Ambroziak spent four seasons playing for the Ottawa 67’s in the OHL, before being drafted in the fourth round (72nd overall) in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. Ambroziak played 12 games for the Sabres during the 1994-95 NHL season. He also spent parts of seven seasons (1991-98) in the AHL with the Rochester Americans, Albany River Rats, Cornwall Aces, and Hershey Bears. Peter then spent 6 seasons with the New Mexico Scorpions of the Central Hockey League as a player and assistant coach before retiring in 2005. Since retiring from playing Peter has coached at the professional level as well as several seasons as a General Manager and Head Coach with the New Mexico Renegades (WSHL), Ottawa Junior Senators (CCHL), and Kemptville 73’s (CCHL). After spending 3 years as the Head of Hockey Development for the Ottawa Senators, overseeing the in-season development programs and the hockey camps held annually, Peter has joined Endeavour Sports Group.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAIIom12NAI
DR. SHAYNE BAYLIS – Mentor, Instructor
Dr. Shayne Baylis grew up playing minor hockey in the St.Catharines area and in the MTHL (Metro Toronto Hockey League) for the Mississauga senators and Toronto Red Wings. He received a B.Sc. in Biology from Niagara University. He later graduated with Suma Cum Lata from New York Chiropractic College.
Shayne was drafted in 2000 to the Ottawa 67’s but opted to accept a scholarship to NCAA Division I Niagara University where he played from 2001 to 2005 and won a CHA Championship – and a birth to the NCAA tournament. After graduating he spent 3 years at Chiropractic School and afterward was invited to try out for the American Hockey League (AHL) Syracuse Crunch. He most recently played professionally in 2009 with the Columbus Cottonmouths in the SPHL before starting his career as a chiropractor in Ottawa.
Shayne (Doc Hockey) is a Chiropractor at Orleans Chiropractic Clinic. Shayne’s interest and background in hockey have led him to specialize in prevention, recovery, and treatment for hockey players. He has certifications in various Sports therapies namely Active Release Technique, Graston, Kinesiotaping, KT1, KT2, KT3, and is also certified in explosive power strength and conditioning training for athletes from Primordial Strength Systems.
Currently, Shayne has been an athletic trainer for Region 5 Ontario Soccer Association and writes the Doc Hockey Column for the Ottawa Sports page. A complete player skill development program of mental and physical: prevention, performance, and recovery is his purpose.
TODD MARCELLUS – Mentor, Instructor
Todd grew up in the Ottawa area and played Jr.B/Jr. A in the CCHL/EOJBHL. He went on to play for 4 years at McGill University and graduated with a B. ED, majoring in Physical Education. Upon completing his degree, Todd went on to play 10 years of professional hockey in various leagues in France, Italy, and Germany – as well as WPHL and CHL. The 3 final years of his career were spent as a Player-Coach for the Tulsa Oilers of the CHL.
Todd has enjoyed instructing hockey for the past 20+ years and is excited to continue to teach for ESG.
ARIANNE BÉRUBÉ-LAVOIE – Mental Performance Consultant
Arianne has a Master’s degree in Human Kinetics with a concentration in Intervention and Consultation to bridge the gap between physical and mental training. Arianne’s passion for helping others, along with her love for sport and performance inspired her to pursue a career as a Mental Performance Consultant. She has experience working with recreational through international level athletes of all ages and disciplines. She helps high-performance athletes develop self-awareness and build essential cognitive skills in their sport, transferable to the everyday lives of the athletes. Through a holistic and client-centered approach, Arianne’s objective is to enhance the athletic performance and personal growth of all her athletes.
Arianne is also a personal trainer and has obtained her certification through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP). Given her diverse background and former experience as a competitive athlete, she is able to understand the many dimensions of high-performance athletes.
MIKE CLANCY – UK Hockey Director
Mike has an extensive playing and coaching resume in the UK, and currently is Endeavour’s main liaison in charge of directing all of the company’s camp efforts in the UK. He has multiple coach education experience through EIHA/IHUK, having grown up playing through the Deeside juniors – before several stops tending goal at the Senior level. His coaching experience includes his current role as Head Coach of the Great Britain Women’s squad and current Head Coach of the EN1 Deeside Dragons. He also has extensive experience with the England National program & Conference teams. He also is the founder of the highly successful Clancy’s Goalie Clinic (January 2019).
JEFF REA, Mentor & European Scout
JAMIE DUMONT, European Scout
RIX BENSON – Digital Media Coordinator
A native of Casper, Wyoming (USA) Rix Benson joins Endeavour as their Digital Media Coordinator. Rix grew up playing hockey in Wyoming and Colorado and attended The University of Notre Dame (IN), where injuries forced him to give up his playing career. After attending graduate school in Denver, CO, Rix entered the world of corporate finance, working for several multi-national corporations in various roles.
A relocation to California and ingrained love for the game meant that he couldn’t stay away for long, so Rix began coaching youth hockey in California, ultimately earning his USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certification while coaching all levels of youth hockey for multiple clubs, including the Anaheim Junior Ducks. While coaching for the Ducks, Rix recognized a huge opportunity for the club to better engage with its families and the community and launched the club’s social media presence. After moving on from the Jr. Ducks, Rix started a boutique hockey photography business, SnapShot Sports Photography (@snapshotsportsphoto), where he’s able to combine his love for hockey with his love for photography and design.nn