{"id":1053,"date":"2025-12-02T18:42:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T23:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/?page_id=1053"},"modified":"2025-12-03T10:36:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T15:36:22","slug":"coach-brendan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/index.php\/coach-brendan\/","title":{"rendered":"Coach Brendan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* ===========================\n   ROOT \u2013 SCOPED TO THIS PAGE\n=========================== *\/\n.gd-brendan-bio {\n  background-color: #05060a;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  font-family: \"Inter\", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", sans-serif;\n  line-height: 1.7;\n  overflow-x: hidden;\n}\n\n.gd-brendan-bio * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.gd-brendan-bio img {\n  max-width: 100%;\n  height: auto;\n  display: block;\n}\n\n\/* LAYOUT WRAPPER *\/\n.gd-brendan-inner {\n  max-width: 1160px;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 0 22px 72px;\n}\n\n\/* ===========================\n   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class=\"gd-hero-wrap\">\n    <video class=\"gd-hero-video\" autoplay muted loop playsinline>\n      <source src=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/HockeySchoollisting_V3-2-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n    <\/video>\n    <div class=\"gd-hero-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"gd-hero-content\">\n      <div class=\"gd-hero-inner\">\n        <div class=\"gd-hero-logo\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled-design-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Game Day Hockey Development logo\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gd-kicker\">Game Day Hockey Development<\/div>\n        <h1>Brendan McIntyre<\/h1>\n        <p class=\"gd-hero-sub\">\n          Brendan has spent more than a decade helping young athletes discover their potential on and off the ice. With a background in psychology and elite NCAA experience, he brings a teaching style that builds confidence, leadership, and a true love for the game.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"gd-brendan-inner\">\n\n    <!-- FEATURE CARDS -->\n    <section class=\"gd-section\">\n      <div class=\"gd-feature-grid\">\n        <!-- Card 1 -->\n        <article class=\"gd-feature-card\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/caa398f4-ebd7-4003-8fd2-54a38f14a6c6-1-580x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Coach Brendan McIntyre\">\n          <div class=\"gd-feature-overlay\">\n            <span class=\"gd-eyebrow\">Lead Instructor<\/span>\n            <div class=\"gd-feature-title\">Hockey Journey<\/div>\n            <p class=\"gd-feature-text\">\n              From Major Junior to NCAA, Brendan brings experience from every level of competitive hockey.\n            <\/p>\n            <a href=\"#journey\" class=\"gd-link\">Click for more info<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <!-- Card 2 -->\n        <article class=\"gd-feature-card\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MediahillGameDayHockey-025-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"On ice coaching at Game Day Hockey\">\n          <div class=\"gd-feature-overlay\">\n            <span class=\"gd-eyebrow\">On Ice Detail<\/span>\n            <div class=\"gd-feature-title\">Skill Development<\/div>\n            <p class=\"gd-feature-text\">\n              High tempo sessions focused on edges, puck control, shooting and game awareness.\n            <\/p>\n            <a href=\"#coaching\" class=\"gd-link\">Click for more info<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n        <!-- Card 3 -->\n        <article class=\"gd-feature-card\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/MediahillGameDayHockey-014-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Training session with players\">\n          <div class=\"gd-feature-overlay\">\n            <span class=\"gd-eyebrow\">Compete &amp; IQ<\/span>\n            <div class=\"gd-feature-title\">Leadership &amp; Mindset<\/div>\n            <p class=\"gd-feature-text\">\n              A psychology background and years of coaching experience help athletes think the game at a higher level.\n            <\/p>\n            <a href=\"#coaching\" class=\"gd-link\">Click for more info<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- BRAND STRIP GRAPHIC -->\n      <div class=\"gd-brand-strip\">\n        <div class=\"gd-brand-strip-card\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"Game Day Hockey Development graphic\">\n          <div class=\"gd-brand-strip-overlay\">\n            <div class=\"gd-feature-title\">Purpose Built Development<\/div>\n            <p class=\"gd-feature-text\">\n              Game Day Hockey Development is designed to give young athletes the structure, feedback, and confidence they need to perform when it matters.\n            <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- HOCKEY JOURNEY DETAILS (HIDDEN ON MAIN PAGE) -->\n    <section class=\"gd-section gd-hidden-on-page\" id=\"journey\">\n      <div class=\"gd-section-header\">\n        <div class=\"gd-eyebrow\">Player Path<\/div>\n        <h2>Hockey Journey<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"gd-two-col\">\n        <!-- LEFT COLUMN -->\n        <div class=\"gd-panel\">\n          <p>\n            Brendan McIntyre\u2019s hockey career spans elite level playing experience, dedicated coaching, and a passion for youth development. His journey reflects a strong foundation in leadership, discipline, and a lifelong love for the game.\n          <\/p>\n\n          <h3>Playing Career Highlights<\/h3>\n\n          <h4>Oshawa Generals (OHL)<\/h4>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Selected 101st overall in the 2000 OHL Draft in the sixth round<\/li>\n            <li>Offered an OHL contract but chose the NCAA route to pursue academics and athletics<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <h4>Cumberland Grads (CJHL)<\/h4>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Led Eastern Ontario to a 2001 Major Bantam Championship<\/li>\n            <li>CJHL Rookie All Star Game participant in 2002<\/li>\n            <li>Scored 161 points over three seasons<\/li>\n            <li>Named CJHL All Star in both 2002 and 2003<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- RIGHT COLUMN -->\n        <div class=\"gd-panel\">\n          <h4>Listowel Cyclones (GOJHL)<\/h4>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Played Junior B hockey in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League<\/li>\n            <li>Known for tenacity, two way play, and a high compete level<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <h4>Huntsville Otters (OJHL)<\/h4>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Played Junior A in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, further refining skill and leadership<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <h4>University of Alabama Huntsville (NCAA Division I)<\/h4>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Competed at the highest collegiate level in the United States<\/li>\n            <li>Played against elite Division I programs and learned under a professional level system<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n\n          <h4>Manhattanville College (NCAA Division III)<\/h4>\n          <ul>\n            <li>Continued NCAA career while completing a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology<\/li>\n            <li>Stepped into a leadership role and deepened understanding of team dynamics<\/li>\n            <li>Focused on the mental performance side of elite athletics<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- COACHING & INSTRUCTION DETAILS (HIDDEN ON MAIN PAGE) -->\n    <section class=\"gd-section gd-hidden-on-page\" id=\"coaching\">\n      <div class=\"gd-section-header\">\n        <div class=\"gd-eyebrow\">On Ice &amp; Off Ice<\/div>\n        <h2>Coaching &amp; Instructional Experience<\/h2>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"gd-panel\">\n        <ul class=\"gd-list-columns\">\n          <li>More than 10 years of coaching experience with minor hockey players of all ages and skill levels<\/li>\n          <li>Head Instructor at multiple multi sport and hockey development camps across Ontario and New York<\/li>\n          <li>Skills coach specializing in skating, puck handling, shooting, and hockey IQ for competitive players<\/li>\n          <li>Coach with the Rye Minor Hockey Association in Westchester, New York<\/li>\n          <li>Delivered on ice and off ice instruction to youth players from 2006 to 2008<\/li>\n          <li>Camp Counselor with NCAAA Hockey and Sports Camp in Ottawa<\/li>\n          <li>Taught hockey fundamentals and life skills and was praised for boosting athlete confidence and morale<\/li>\n          <li>Experience working with both grassroots and elite level athletes, including AAA players<\/li>\n          <li>Known for creating a high energy, supportive environment that promotes discipline and teamwork<\/li>\n          <li>Strong focus on character building, leadership, and mental performance, drawing from his Psychology degree<\/li>\n          <li>Trusted by parents for his ability to connect with kids, motivate them, and bring out their potential<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <!-- CTA (HIDDEN ON MAIN PAGE) -->\n    <section class=\"gd-section gd-cta gd-hidden-on-page\">\n      <div class=\"gd-cta-card\">\n        <div class=\"gd-eyebrow\">Next Step<\/div>\n        <h2>Elevate your game with us<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Have questions about the camp or want to learn more about registration? We would love to hear from you. Whether you are a parent, player, or coach, reach out anytime and we will be in touch shortly.\n        <\/p>\n        <p class=\"gd-body-muted\">\n          Let\u2019s connect and get your athlete game day ready.\n        <\/p>\n        <a href=\"\/contact\" class=\"gd-btn\">Contact Us<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Game Day Hockey Development Brendan McIntyre Brendan has spent more than a decade helping young athletes discover their potential on and off the ice. With a background in psychology and elite NCAA experience, he brings a teaching style that builds confidence, leadership, and a true love for the game. 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