ATC GOALTENDING STAFF
Dave Rathjen - Owner/ Instructor
Dave grew up playing AAA hockey in Penticton , B.C. before going on to a successful junior career playing for the Penticton Panthers (BCHL), the Vernon Vipers (BCHL), and TriCity Americans (WHL). After junior, he attended the University of Alberta and played for the Golden Bears Hockey Program winning the national university championships in 2005. In 2005-2006, he signed a professional contract with the United Hockey League's Muskegon Fury and attended their training and exhibition camp. Dave has been instructing goalies for the past 13 years and has gained experience as the Head Goaltending Instructor for the Okanagan Hockey School , the University of Alberta Golden Bears Goalie School, and Edmonton Oilers Hockey School . Dave also runs goalie development camps, coaching clinics, and various evaluations for Hockey Alberta . Dave currently is the goalie coach for the Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL. Dave was selected to be the goalie coach for Team Alberta ’s U16 team in both 2009-10 and 2010-11. Dave is married to Amanda Rathjen and they have a son Isaac who is 2 years old.
Jamie McCaig - Owner/Instructor
Jamie grew up playing AAA hockey in Prince George, B.C. before going on to a successful junior hockey career with the Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL), Regina Pats (WHL), Penticton Panthers (BCHL) and the Merritt Centennials (BCHL). After concluding his junior career, Jamie went on to play for Brandon University Bobcats (CIS) and the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns (CIS). After completing his Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Lethbridge , Jamie went on to play for the Anchorage Aces (WCHL), Victoria Salmon Kings (ECHL) and the Bakersfield Condors (ECHL). Jamie has been instructing goaltenders for the past 10 years where he worked for the Goaltender Development Institute, OHS Hockey Schools and the University of Lethbridge Hockey School. In 2009 Jamie was hired to be the goalie coach for the Chinese Women's National Ice Hockey Team. Jamie helped the team qualify for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver . Jamie has been working with the Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL) for the past 3 seasons where last season they won the 2009 AJHL league championship. Jamie is also the goaltending consultant for the Merritt Centennials (BCHL) and the Dawson Creek Rage (NAHL). Jamie is married to Karen McCaig and they have 1 daughter – Hope who is 3 years old.
Karen McCaig - Office Manager
Karen is in charge of all the off ice administrative activities of ATC Goaltending. Karen has been with ATC Goaltending for the past 3 years and continues to find new ways to streamline the business side of ATC Goaltending. Karen is the initial point of contact for ATC Goaltending; for all general inquiries please email Karen (admin@atcgoaltending.com). Karen is married to ATC Owner Jamie McCaig and they have 1 daughter – Hope who is 3 years old.
Stu Carruthers – On Ice Instructor
Stu grew up in Hardisty , AB and moved to Edmonton to play competitive hockey in Midget. Stu was a proud member of the Canadian Athletic Club (CAC) for 3 seasons. Stu also played in the KIJHL with the Golden Rockets and Chase Chiefs. Stu finished his playing career back in Alberta by playing with the Wainwright Bisons (NEAJBHL) and the West Edmonton Wild (CJHL). Stu has been instructing at ATC Goaltending for 3 years now. Stu was the head goaltending instructor at the Oilers OHS Hockey School last summer. Stu is currently the goalie coach for Team Northeast and they will be competing in the upcoming Alberta Cup. Stu brings a strong foundation of game experience as well as an articulate understanding of the goaltending position. He strives to motivate and push his goalies in order to get the maximum effort and consequent positive results. Stu also brings a rare understanding of young goalies which allows them to have fun while remaining competitive, regardless of age or experience. Stu is also in charge of ATC Goaltending’s video/game analysis…..if you want to break down you game performance then Stu is the guy for you! Stu is currently attending Grant MacEwan College where he is studying business and history.
Chris Noble – On Ice Instructor
Chris Noble grew up playing AAA hockey in Sherwood Park , AB before going on to a very successful junior hockey career with the Kelowna Rockets (WHL) and the Omaha Lancers (USHL). After finishing his junior career, Chris went on to play for the University of Alberta Golden Bears (CIS) where he won a national championship. Groin and Hip injuries cut Chris’s playing career short but his time in the WHL allowed him to graduate from U of A with a Bachelor of Education Degree. Chris is currently teaching Grade 6 in New Sarepta, Ab. Chris brings enthusiasm and passion to each ice session. With his teaching background Chris does a great job of relating to the young goalies as well as keeping them on a short leash! Chris has been instructing with ATC Goaltending for the past 2 seasons.
Jesse Kallechy – On Ice Instructor
Jesse grew up in Sherwood Park , AB where he played for the Kings Athletic Club all the way through Midget AAA. Jesse has followed up his successful minor hockey career with an impressive start into the junior hockey world. Jesse played for the Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL), Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) and the Golden Rockets (KIJHL) in 2008-2009, Jesse was a unanimous all star selection while playing for Golden. In 2009-10 Jesse suited up for the Ft McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL). Jesse took the Oil Barons all the way to Game 7 of the League Championship series, along the way he was a finalist for goalie of the year, named to the All Rookie team, he was voted as an alternate all star selection as well as finishing in the top 5 for all statistical categories in the regular season. Jesse has been working for ATC Goaltending for the past 3 years; his superior technical skills allow him to be a great full gear demo goalie at all our summer camps.
Layne Swier – On Ice Instructor
Layne grew up in Rimbey , AB where he played minor hockey until he was in Bantam. For the following 3 seasons Layne was a member of the Leduc Junior Athletic Club. In his final season of minor hockey Layne played Midget AAA for the Grande Prairie Athletic Club Storm. This past season Layne was a member of the Blackfalds Wranglers of the Heritage Jr Hockey League where he guided his team to a league championship. Layne has been instructing at ATC Goaltending for 3 years now. Layne has also worked for Hockey Alberta and the Oilers Hockey School (OHS). Layne has a great technical foundation that allows him to show all our students how to perform skating and save techniques properly. You can catch Layne in full gear at most ATC camps as our full gear demo instructor.
Derek Yeomans – On Ice Instructor
Derek grew up playing AAA hockey in St Albert before moving on to Kelowna and Seattle in the WHL. During his time in Kelowna Derek won 2 WHL League Championships and 1 Memorial Cup Championship. While in Kelowna Derek also attended the Nashville Predators (NHL) training camp. Derek continued his winning ways at the University of New Brunswick (CIS) where in 2008-09 they captured the Canadian University National Championship. Derek is currently finishing his 3 rd year of his business degree at UNB. Derek has been working with ATC Goaltending for the past 3 years; his experience and knowledge make him an invaluable asset! You can also see Derek in full gear as one of our demo instructors at our summer camps.
