Meet the Team
Owner - Director of Sports Performance
Zac Whitby
With nearly a decade of experience working with hockey players across various leagues, including the NHL, PWHL, AHL, ECHL, NCAA, CHL, and U18 and U15 teams, Zac is dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential.
He focuses on providing athletes a detailed approach to their performance enhancement and mental resilience, ensuring that each player is equipped to excel on and off the ice.
Since DASH Training Inc. was founded in 2018, Zac has been instrumental in developing the road map for success for a Stanley Cup Champion, three NHL Draft picks, six NCAA scholarships,15+ WHL Draft picks and the success of hundreds of other athletes.
Owner - Director of Administrations
Taylor Funk Whitby
Taylor is the Co-Owner and Director of Administrations at DASH Training Inc, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. With over a decade of experience in business management, Taylor excels in administration, client relationships, and branding. Her expertise is vital to the success and growth of the company, making her an invaluable asset to DASH.
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Ryley Price
A dedicated strength and conditioning coach with a passion for building stronger hockey players at elite levels since 2019. With a background as a multi-sport athlete and degrees in kinesiology and health and exercise science, he strives to equip athletes with the tools they need to excel both and off the ice. Ryley believes in a continuous journey of improvement, and is excited to help you become the version of yourself!
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Ben Walker
Ben has a deep-rooted passion for hockey and athletic performance, Ben brings a wealth of experience from my upbringing in a hockey family. Having served as a strength & conditioning and video coach in the DEL(Germany) and worked with various teams across different leagues in Europe. His goal is to mentor aspiring players and help them advance in their hockey careers, drawing from my journey and the valuable lessons learned along the way. As a graduate with honours in FHPR and a certified NASM-CPT, he passionate about optimizing athlete performance.
Strength & Conditioning Intern
Jarod Sigouin
Jarod, a former athlete who has come full circle within the DASH system. Now pursuing a degree in Physical Literacy & Health Education, he plays a vital role as a Strength & Conditioning intern. With firsthand experience as an elite athlete in our program, Jarod excels at building strong relationships with our athletes. His infectious energy and positivity brighten each day at our facility, making him a valued member of our team.
Skill Development Coach
Bryson Traptow
Coming Soon
Skill Development Coach
Lane Zablocki
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Skill Development Coach
Tyler Traptow
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Goaltending Coach
Aidan Pelino
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Goaltending Coach
Logan Drackett
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Director of Security
Henry
Meet Henry, our Head of Security at DASH Training Inc. He plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and happiness of our facility and clients. Beyond his security duties, Henry also serves as a comforting "support dog" for athletes recovering from their intense training sessions. With his presence, we create a safe and supportive environment for everyone.