This WHL alumnus has been training goaltenders for the past decade. Tyler brings a positive and serious presence to the World Pro Centre. He concentrates on positioning and proper technique with his students, developing them through a series of graduated stages. He demonstrates unrivaled patience and a clear understanding of the goaltending position making him an ideal instructor and mentor for goalies of all ages. Tyler’s resume includes numerous success stories. Not only has Tyler been instrumental in elevating a number of goaltenders from beginner to the NHL, AHL, WHL and College levels; he also continues to train many of them today. Tyler is currently the goaltending consultant for the St. Louis Blues (NHL)
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Tyler Love
J.F. Martel
Having only recently retired from competition, this University of Calgary alumus has already established himself as one of the premier goaltending coaches in Western Canada. Born in Quebec, he was among the first generation of goaltenders to use the butterfly style. This put him in a unique position to instruct today’s goaltenders. When working with goaltenders, J.F. stresses hard work and simplicity in the movements and execution. He brings more than 10 years of experience working with goalies of all level across Canada and his currently the goaltending consultant for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL.
Derek Purfield
Newly acquired; this BC native coached with Kelowna Minor Hockey from 2003-2009. In 2008 Derek began working with World Pro Goaltending instructing at our BC camps in Kelowna, Chase, and Prince George. He began working at the World Pro Centre in Calgary this June and has since coached more than 400 one-on-one sessions; working with beginner goalies in community through to Minor Pro. His dedication and love of teaching are shown through the success his goaltenders have been achieving.
Mike Bergren
Mike worked for 5 years with the Okanagan Hockey School, 3 of those years as their head goaltending instructor. Additionally, he has also worked with Hockey Canada at their World Junior Summer development camp and for 2 years has helped with their minor hockey development programs and skills camps. Mike is currently working in collaboration with Hockey Canada as a contributing author of their new goaltending instructional manual. In addition he works at World Pro Goaltending instructing one-on-one sessions and is presently developing programs through World Pro for beginner and adult goaltenders wishing to work in group sessions.
Jeff Battah
World Pro Goaltending British Columbia
Jeff is the latest addition to World Pro’s full time coaching staff. Jeff will work with our staff in B.C.’s lower mainland as well as at our training facility in Calgary. Jeff brings a wealth of experience to World Pro’s team. Most recently Jeff spent 2 seasons coaching with the Prince George Cougars (WHL). Prior to that he coached 4 years with the Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL). While in Lethbridge Jeff helped the Hurricanes win the Eastern Conference Championship (2008). He also worked with goaltenders such as Juha Metsola (2008 WHL Eastern Conference Playoff MVP) and Tri City’s Drew Owsley (2010 WHL Western Conference Playoff MVP). In 2005 he was a member of Team Canada’s coaching staff that won the Gold Medal at the U18 World Championship in Breclav Czech Rep. When working with goaltenders Jeff stresses hard work, competiveness, and proper and consistent execution.



