Nexus Team.
Dedication. Expertise. Passion. Compete
At Nexus Development our staff mission it to nurture the love for the game, challenge players to reach their full potential and provide mentorship every step of the way. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to creating an environment where players can grow their passion and develop their ability to open the avenue to pursue hockey.
We believe in the power of competition and value of pushing the limits. As a staff we emphasize these limits and realized they come with failure. FAILURE is a positive and initiates growth.
Mentorship is at the core of our coaching philosophy. Our knowledgeable staff serves not only as development coaches but as mentors, guiding players through their hockey journey.
Whether you're just starting our or aspiring to play at the highest level, Nexus Development is here to fuel your passion, push your limits, and provide the mentorship needed to thrive. The Atmosphere in which you attend is unmatched.

Owner | Founder
Luke Baleshta
B.s Accounting Finance | Plattsburgh State University of New York
RRI Hockey Advisor
NCAA - Plattsburgh State Alumni
GoJHL - Elmira Alumni
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Hockey Performance Program Design
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Hockey Advisory Lead
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Private On Ice Performance Coach

Toddler Development Coach
Nicole Kufske
CYW Fanshawe College
10 + Years EA WCDSB
u18 - Kitchener Lady Rangers
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Toddler Athlete Programming
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2 to 3 Mini Ball Hockey
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Young Athlete Summer Program Lead

Development Coach
Brayden Crawford
WMH Grad
Undergrad - Sports Management
5 + Years Coaching
5 + Years Instructing
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Private On Ice Performance Coach
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Summer Camp Lead
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Spring Team Coach
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Young Athlete Offseason Coach

Development Coach
Jeff MacGregor
20+ Years Hockey Development Experience
10 + Years Coaching Experience
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Lead On Ice Performance Coach
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Hockey IQ Mentor Coach
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Offseason Team Coach

Development Coach
Alexis Mckenzie
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Former Lacrosse Athlete
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OWFL - Guelph Regals
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Ball Hockey Programming
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Private + Small Group Strength
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Young Athlete Summer Program Lead

Development Coach
Maddy Adam
Laurier Rugby
Kitchener Lady Rangers
Student - Laurier
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Private On Ice Performance Coach
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Private + Small Group Strength
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Young Athlete Summer Program Lead

Development Coach
Joel Washington
UoW - Undergraduate
Coach u13 Woolwich Wildcats
2 + Years Coaching
2 + Years Instructing
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Private On Ice Performance Coach
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Private + Small Group Strength
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Young Athlete Summer Program Lead
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Summer Team Coach

Development Coach
Charlie Fast
U18 AAA
3+ Years Nexus Camp Counsellor
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Private On Ice Performance Coach
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Private + Small Group Strength
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Young Athlete Summer Program Lead

Development Coach
Jaimee Macdonald
Bs. Sport and Physical Education | Laurentian University
Bachelor Education | University of Ottawa
U Sport - Laurentian
U Sport - Ottawa Gee Gees
PWHL - Cambridge Rivulettes
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Private on Ice Performance Coach
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Off Ice Programming
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Private + Small Group Strength Coach
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Young Athlete Summer Program Lead

Development Coach
Nigel Hatesohl
Jr B - Ayr Centennials
Kitchener Jr. Rangers Grad
2 + Years Development Coaching
D Coaching
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Private On Ice Performance Coach
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Private + Small Group Strength
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Young Athlete Summer Program Lead

Development Coach
Josiah Kraayenbrink
Kin Student - St Lawrence College
OJHL - Caledon Admirals Alumni
GoJHL - Listowel Cyclones Alumni
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Private On Ice Performance Coach
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Private + Small Group Strength Coach
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Young Athlete Summer Program Lead

Development Coach
Kambel Beacom
Active Player
NCAA - Syracuse University
Undergrad - Sports Managment
PWHL - Cambridge Rivulettes
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Summer Development Camp Lead
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Private On Ice Performance Coach
Summer Camp Support
At Nexus Development we encourage the support of young mentors. All of our volunteers have enrolled in Nexus Programming and are now providing their knowledge back to the next generation of athletes.

Apply Today
Interested in joining the Nexus Team please contact below. We're always looking for the "right" partners.
We're always looking for summer camp volunteers.
























