2026/2027 U13AA Coach Spotlight, News (Saugeen Maitland Lightning)

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Feb 28, 2026 | Dave O'Brien | 14 views
2026/2027 U13AA Coach Spotlight
My name is Dean Wood and I'm honoured and excited to be a part of the U13AA program for Saugeen Maitland's 2026/27 season. 


My daughter joined the SML system this season after her successes in the Waterloo Ravens and Huron Heat systems... and now I'm thrilled to join her in the program as well.  

I bring a passion and extensive experience (specifically with the 2014 birth year).  My head coaching experience dates back to 2007 and includes a multitude of accolades developing players both individually and as a team in both the male and female programs.  My specific investment in this age group began in 2018 when I established and coached a U5 program for a dynamic cohort of players in Seaforth and surrounding areas.  More recently I led the charge to establish the Huron Coast Snipers spring program, connecting elite players from across the Saugeen Maitland landscape.  I, along with a great team of coaches continue to lead this exceptionally talented team each offseason.  

It will be our staff's intention to push players, while growing their passion for the sport they love.  The U13AA program will be aggressive in practice, games, power skating, dryland, and video, not only pushing skill, but systems, and hockey knowledge as well.  We will take pride in being able to make hockey fun, while continuing to develop our players both as teammates and citizens in our communities.  The U13AA staff will be empowered to ensure each player loves coming to the rink everyday, while getting at it once there.  

My accomplishments and proven track record of developing players while enabling team success will align the SML U13AA program with the top programs in Ontario.  If your player wants to be a part of this unique opportunity to compete at the highest level, while developing and succeeding, please reach out to me.  

 

Dean Wood

U13AA Head Coach

Saugeen Maitland Lightning 

(519) 525-2189

[email protected]
 
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