Head Coach
Rob Short is a former Canadian Men’s National Field Hockey team member; professional field hockey player in The Netherlands; and founder of Rob Short Coaching Academy (RSCA). He understands the dedication it takes to be the absolute best. Rob was the assistant coach with the National Men’s Team when they successfully qualified for the 2020…

Technical Coach
Paul joins RSCA after 10 years of coaching at the international level, with both the Canadian men’s and women’s teams. As a full-time professional coach for the last 20 years, Paul has coached at the highest level and has qualified the Canadian Men’s Team to 2 consecutive Olympic Games and has coached at numerous events…
Defensive Specialist Coach
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…

Goalkeeping Trainer
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Head Physiotherapist
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…
Offensive Specialist Coach
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…
RSCA Manager
Kelly Vanry joined the RSCA team as Tour Manager in 2014 as her passion for high performance sport, positive energy, great organizational skills and love of teenagers made for a perfect fit. Why does Kelly love her job? She is energized and motivated by other people’s excitement and that’s what makes her one of the best managers in…
Physiotherapist
Justin grew up in the Tri-cities of British Columbia and enjoyed an upbringing that revolved around community and sport. He realized from a young age he wanted to turn the things he loves most into a career and that is exactly what he set out to do. He went on to study Kinesiology – Exercise…