Rob Short – Elite Coach. Proven Winner. Rob Short is a former professional field hockey player and long-time member of the Canadian Men’s National Team. As the founder of the Rob Short Coaching Academy (RSCA), Rob brings the same intensity, expertise, and passion to coaching that defined his playing career. He understands what it takes…
Paul is a valued member of RSCA, bringing with him over 20 years of professional coaching experience, including a decade at the international level with both the Canadian Men’s and Women’s National Teams. Paul has led teams on some of the world’s biggest stages, including: Two consecutive Olympic Games with the Canadian Men’s Team The…
Lizzie Priest, a native of North Vancouver, BC, is a former member of the Canadian Junior National Squad and a standout Division I field hockey goalkeeper. A four-year starter at Northeastern University, she played every game from 2009 to 2012, amassing 5,772 minutes in goal—the most in program history and among the highest all-time in…
Bindi Kullar was a member of the Canadian Men’s National Field Hockey team playing in two Olympics (Sydney 2000 and Beijing 2008); two World Cups; three Pan American games and two Commonwealth Games. Bindi was an all-star athlete throughout high-school and earned accolades as one of BC’s best high-school american football and basketball athletes. Field…
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Brad comes to RSCA after completing a short but successful National Team Career. Brad is listed as playing 13 caps for Canada with his highlight being a spectacular come from behind series victory which granted Canada qualification for the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Brad is a very skilful fast defender with a lot of game intelligence.…
Sara Goodman made her first start for Canada in 2019. Since her start in 2019 she has played in Pan American Games, Pan American Cups and a World Cup. This World Cup was Canada’s first world cup in 30+ years. Sara is a stand-out young central defender who sees the game well and rarely makes…
Elliott began playing field hockey at West Vancouver Field Hockey club at age 8. Elliott played varsity field hockey for UBC as well as playing for Canada. In 2012, Elliott moved on from international hockey to work as an Exercise Rehab Specialist in Vancouver. Elliott subsequently completed a Master’s of Kinesiology and Coaching Science at…
Matthew Sarmento is a current member of the Men’s National Field Hockey team who competed at the 2016 Olympics, 2018 World Cup & Commonwealth Games, and has earned 3 Pan American Silver medals. As a fast, attacking, dynamic forward Matthew has played over 115 games for Canada in addition to playing professionally in Germany and Belgium. With the Men’s…
Oliver was born in Canada but raised in Jersey, UK. He moved back to Canada in 2011, and played for the UBC Thunderbirds. After graduation he focused all his energy on playing for Canada and was successful and played in 105 international matches for his country. Oliver has recently retired from playing for Canada and…
John Smythe has played 125 caps for Canada since making his international debut in 2013. John also was fortunate to play alongside his brother Iain in a number of major tournaments for Canada. John has not officially retired but has begun his career path after completing and MBA while working and coaching at RSCA. John…