Meet The Team

MEET GENERAL MANAGER TEVI MANDEL

Tevi Mandel is the General Manager of TOP Sports York Region, bringing a lifelong passion for sport, strong community roots, and a wealth of coaching and leadership experience to the role. A Toronto native with family roots in the Thornhill area, Tevi joined TOP Sports in 2022 as a Head Coach and quickly emerged as a trusted leader within the organization. His dedication to youth development, professionalism, and team-first mindset earned him a promotion to General Manager, where he now oversees all programming, staff, and development in the York Region.

A former competitive hockey player in the GTHL, Tevi has spent over a decade on the ice—as both a player and coach. His coaching experience spans several respected organizations, including CanPro Hockey, SDH Hockey, Camp Manitou, North Toronto Hockey Association, and TOP Hockey. Known for his ability to connect with kids, support their growth, and foster a positive team culture, Tevi also spent time at Right to Play in the People and Culture department, adding a unique perspective on athlete well-being and inclusive sport environments.

Tevi holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Political Science from Queen’s University, where he developed a strong foundation in leadership, communication, and organizational strategy—skills that have translated seamlessly into his role in youth sports.

Tevi is committed to building a positive competitive sports community in York Region — one that emphasizes skill development, character building, and passion for every participant. His energy, creativity, and deep understanding of youth sports make him a strong and inspiring leader for families across the region. If you’re interested in connecting with Tevi to chat about TOP Sports, he can be found at tevi@topsports.ca.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

  • Kevin Shier

    Executive Director & Co-Founder

    As the Executive Director of TOP Sports, Kevin’s dedication to leading the organization forward is rooted in his passion for creating a more well-balanced youth sports model. Kevin is a highly motivated leader who oversees the business side of the organization, including partnerships, facilities, finance, marketing, human resources, and expansion. Kevin played NCAA Div. 1 University Hockey at Union College and worked briefly in sports marketing at Sportsnet and TSN.

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  • Ian Mackenzie

    Technical Director, TOP Hockey & Co-Founder

    Ian has served as the Technical Director of TOP Hockey since 2019 and has quickly established himself as one of the premier minor hockey directors in Toronto. Ian’s unparalleled knowledge of the game provides our players, coaches, and parents with an excellent resource throughout their minor hockey journey. Ian was a very accomplished multi-athlete playing competitive hockey and provincial level volleyball, and holds a Bachelors of Business and Communication from Wilfred Laurier University.

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  • Tom Waud

    Technical Director, TOP Soccer

    Tom is a native of London, England where he graduated from the University of Worcester with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Sport and Exercise Science. Tom currently holds a Children's License and Youth License from Canada Soccer, as well as his Canada 'C' Coaching License, FA Level Two, and a certified NCCP Coach Evaluator. Tom has a 10+ years of high-school teaching experience in England, and worked previously at North Toronto Soccer Club.

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  • Bennett Drake

    Technical Director, TOP Lacrosse

    Bennett has been the Technical Director of TOP Lacrosse since 2023 after a lengthy playing career at the University of Albany Division 1 lacrosse team, where he led the team to 4x NCAA tournament appearances, 3x ‘Elite 8’ appearances, and 3x America East Championships. Bennett also currently serves as the Director of Scouting, Video Coordinator, and U.S. Scout for the Ottawa Black Bears in the National Lacrosse League, and holds coaching certifications through the National Coaching Certification Program and Hockey Canada.

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  • Maribeth De Leon

    Operations Coordinator

    Maribeth joined the TOP Sports team in 2023 after graduating from the Humber College Sport Management program. Maribeth’s primary focus at TOP Sports is on operations, human resources, and marketing, ensuring our parents, coaches, and players have the best experience possible while at our club.

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JOIN OUR TEAM!

Are you interested in getting involved and making a difference in the next generation?

We are always looking for passionate and enthusiastic coaches join our organization. Please send us an email with your resume and contact details and our team will be in touch soon!