Sep 15, 2025 | Laura Gagliano | 23 views
RISE ’N GRIND DEVELOPMENT SKATES
COMING SOON
🚨 Something New is Coming to CMHA… 🚨
Early mornings. Big energy. Bigger results!
RISE ’N GRIND DEVELOPMENT SKATES
Coming soon to Caledon Minor Hockey… Are you ready? 👀
Dave Volpe
Rise ’N Grind Trainer
Rise N Grind trainer David Volpe grew up in Bolton, beginning his minor hockey career in Caledon before moving on to AAA with the Mississauga Senators and Toronto Red Wings. He went on to play Junior A with the North York Rangers, Brampton Capitals, Cornwall Colts, and Wellington Dukes, before competing at the university level with the Guelph Gryphons from 2005–2010, where he was a consistent top scorer.
After graduating, David continued his playing career professionally with the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL and attended main camp with the Adirondack Phantoms of the AHL. He later combined his hockey experience with his academic background, earning a Bachelor of Education and pursuing a career as a Physical Education teacher in the Peel District School Board.
David has continued to give back to the game through coaching, running hockey camps, and leading development sessions across the GTA, bringing both passion and teaching expertise to players of all ages.
Kathy Simoes
Rise ’N Grind Trainer
Rise N Grind trainer Kathy Simoes brings elite playing and coaching experience to the Caledon Hawks. She earned a Division 1 NCAA scholarship to the University of Wisconsin and went on to represent Canada with the U22 National Women’s Ice Hockey Team, winning a 3 Nations Cup title. Kathy is also a 3-time World Champion with the Canadian National Women’s In-line Hockey Team.
As a coach, she has led power skating development at many levels, including with the Swiss National Junior Women’s Ice Hockey Team. She now serves as an assistant coach with the U13AA and U11A Hawks, where her sessions focus on stride mechanics and skating efficiency.
Nick Crawford
Rise ’N Grind Trainer
Rise N Grind trainer Nick Crawford brings an impressive playing and coaching background to Caledon hockey. Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, he spent four years in the OHL with the Saginaw Spirit and Barrie Colts, earning recognition as a two-time OHL All-Star, CHL All-Star, and the league’s top defenseman in both points and goals.
He went on to play professionally for four years in the AHL with the Portland Pirates and Rochester Americans, followed by six seasons in Europe competing in Austria, Denmark, and Slovakia. Since transitioning into coaching, Nick has served as Head Coach of the Mississauga Beast AA program, Assistant Coach with the Toronto Junior Canadiens AAA, and a trainer at the Canadian Ice Academy. His experience at every level of the game makes him a tremendous asset to our players.