Coaches
Meet Our Expert Coach Members
Our coaching staff brings a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to the academy
Marcin Hak
Coach Profile: Martin Hak – Maple Ridge, BC
Martin Hak is a highly respected hockey coach based in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, with a rich background as both a player and a coach. Originally from Gizycko, Poland, Hak represented the Polish National Team as a player at the World Junior Championships before moving to Canada, bringing elite international experience to his coaching career. Coach Hak also played professionally in Japan and Germany.
Hockey Coaching Experience
Coach Hak has developed a strong reputation through years of coaching across multiple competitive levels:
•Junior B Coaching:
◦Assistant Coach with the Port Coquitlam Buckeroos (2004–2006)
•Player Development:
◦Instructor with Pro Play Hockey in Port Moody (2014–2016)
•Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association (RMMHA):
◦Head Coach for several age groups, including Atom A1, Pee Wee A1, and U15A1
◦Assistant Coach for U13A1 (2022–2023)
•Junior B and Junior A Hockey:
◦Regional Scout and Assistant Coach with the North Vancouver Wolfpack (2018–2019)
◦Scout and Assistant Coach with the Richmond Sockeyes (2022–2023)
◦Defensive Coach and Assistant Coach with the Ridge Meadows Flames Junior A (2023–2025)
•West Coast Wolverines:
◦Currently serves as Head Coach for the 2010 AAA, 2013 and 2015 teams.
Hak is known for his disciplined, development-first approach and his ability to connect with players through both his coaching expertise and professional playing experience.
Bayne Ryshak
Coach Profile: Bayne Ryshak – Maple Ridge, BC
RMMHA 2015-2016 COACH OF THE YEAR
Bayne Ryshak is a dedicated hockey coach based in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, with a deep-rooted passion for developing players and fostering team success. A product of the Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association (RMMHA), Ryshak has transitioned from a standout player to a respected coach in the local hockey community.
Coaching Experience
•Ridge Meadows Flames (PJHL):
◦Player (2008–2010): Competed as a forward for three seasons.
◦Assistant Coach (2013–2014): Contributed to team strategy and player development.
◦Head Coach (2015–2021): Led the team for five seasons, achieving significant milestones, including a league championship appearance and a Coach of the Year award in 2017–2018.
•West Coast Wolverines:
◦Head Coach (2014 and 2016): Currently coaching these age groups, focusing on skill development and competitive play. West Coast Wolverines Hockey
•Cloverdale Minor Hockey Association (CMHA):
- 2 time provincial finalist, 1 x GOLD Medal
- 2024/2025 – Mike Bose achievement in coaching award
◦Coach of the Year (2021–2022): Recognized for outstanding coaching contributions.
•SRT Hockey Academy:
◦Senior Coaching Staff: Involved in a program that emphasizes academic excellence alongside athletic development. Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News
Education & Personal Interests
•Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Integrated Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley, aiming for a teaching career.
•Passionate about the outdoors, particularly fly fishing and hunting.
Shayne Clarkson
Coach Profile: Shayne Clarkson – Our 2015 Spring Team Coach
Shayne expresses enthusiasm for the opportunity to coach with the 2015 Flames, a team with a notable connection to Hak. Shayne and Hak previously coached in Ridge for five years, guiding U11, U13, and U15 teams, prior to Shayne’s transition to coach the Cloverdale U13 A1 team. Currently, Shayne holds positions as an assistant coach with the Langley Hockey Academy 17U team and as an associate coach and player development specialist with the Mission Outlaws Jr A. Shayne and Mr. Hak have maintained a close professional and friendship. Shayne’s motivation to coach this team is rooted in his recognition of their importance to Hak and Hak’s significance to them.Shayne’s hockey background includes playing for Hastings in East Vancouver and playing junior hockey for various teams. He continues to play recreationally when he can find time.
Joe Olson
Coach Profile: Joe Olson, Maple Ridge BC, Our 2017 Spring Team Coach
Joe Olson grew up in Maple Ridge, BC, where his love for the game first took shape with the Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association.
His dedication, skill, and on-ice leadership propelled him to the Junior ranks, beginning with the Ridge Meadows Flames and eventually moving on to the Timmins Rock.
Joe’s strong performance earned him a hockey scholarship to the University of Alberta – Augustana, where he continued to develop both academically and athletically.
He later finished his playing career with the University of Victoria, ultimately graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Today, Joe brings his lifelong passion for hockey, his experience across multiple competitive levels, and his commitment to player development into his coaching.
He strives to create an environment where young athletes can grow, compete, and foster the same love for the game that shaped his own journey.
Playing Career:
Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association (RMMHA)
Ridge Meadows Flames (PJHL)- Rookie of the Year
Timmins Rock (NOJHL)
University of Alberta – Augustana (ACAC)