Jeff Ovens

Jeff is an educator who worked as a teacher in the Foothills School Division from 2010 – 2015 and believes positive relationships can inspire young people to be the best they can be. Over the past 10 years Jeff has been building leading edge educational programs in both the academic and athletic areas.

Jeff is passionate leader who believes motivation through positive relationships can impact people on an emotional, physical, and spiritual level; and works to leverage student-athlete’s passion for sport to open doors after it.

Jeff grew up in King City, Ontario and played multiple sports well into high school. In fact, his favourite sport was originally basketball. After graduation, Jeff chose to attend Queen’s University where he played two years of Jr. Hockey and then five years of CIS hockey. During this time he was a 5-time Academic All-Canadian.

Jeff currently lives in Calgary with his wife Jessica and their children Jack & Wyatt. On weekends Jeff likes to travel to the mountains to ski and mountain bike.

Work & Coaching Experience:
Founder, Village Sports 2020 – present
Co-Founder, Global Sport Academy Group 2014 – 2020
Vice-President, Business Development, Global Sport Academy Group 2015 – 2019
Teacher, Foothills School Division – 2010-2015
Quest for Success
Hockey Canada Skills Academy
FSD Peak Athletics
Director of Player Development, Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL – 2010-2015
President-STIX Hockey Academy – 2011-2015

Education:
CSCS – National Strength & Conditioning Association, USA
BEd – Sr. Math & Science – Queen’s University
MSc – Pathology & Molecular Medicine – Queen’s University
BScH – Life Sciences – Queen’s University