Kim Rasmussen
During the past five years, the Waxers U18 AA team has cemented its place as the most successful U18 hockey team in the province. With a remarkable record that includes winning the 2022 OHF Championship, qualifying for every OMHA Championship Tournament, capturing 16 tournament victories, and claiming five consecutive YSMHL league titles, the achievements speak volumes. Notably, the Waxers U18AA team operates more like a Junior program or 'AAA' team than a typical AA team, with an incredible average My Hockey Rating of 91.20 and more than 250 wins across the past five seasons. Twice ranked #1 overall at the end of the season by My Hockey Rankings, success is no accident. It's not just about talent—it's the direct result of consistent coaching, a relentless commitment to player development, and a strong culture of excellence, discipline, and teamwork on the ice. Off the ice, the Waxers cultivate a sense of brotherhood and camaraderie, with regularly scheduled team activities ensuring a well-rounded, rewarding experience for every player and their family.Leo Scimemi
My journey in the world of hockey began at an early age, where I played AA in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) from U10 to U18. I was fortunate to have played both forward and defense, developing a strong and versatile hockey IQ. Throughout my playing career, I was fortunate to have been coached by former NHL hockey players.
After my playing days, I transitioned into coaching and training, dedicating himself to developing young talent. With eight years of experience, I trained players ranging from U5 to Junior, NCAA, and NHL athletes. I started working at SK8ON, where I had the opportunity to train elite NHL players, including Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, and the Tkachuk brothers, and assist at the BioSteel Camp.
Currently, I work with XCEL Hockey Development, where I focus on advanced skill development for youth and junior athletes. Passionate about teaching the game, I strive to foster independence, leadership, and teamwork in the next generation of hockey players. I believe that coaching is more than just teaching the game of hockey, but an opportunity to help the youth what it is like to overcome adversity, collaborate with others that have similar goals and celebrate team and individual success.Tyler McKeag
Tyler is a dedicated coach who cares deeply about the development of young athletes. He focuses on teamwork, respect, fun, and GRIT while fostering their physical, intellectual, and emotional growth. His coaching philosophy emphasizes discipline, hard work, and creating a competitive yet supportive environment where players can be creative while participating in an organized team structure. With years of coaching experience, he is committed to helping players reach their full potential while instilling lifelong values that extend beyond the game.
Tyler's passion for hockey started at the age of seven in the Scarborough Hockey League with the Scarborough City Cougars (now the Scarborough Ice Raiders in the GTHL). A dedicated power forward, he was part of the SHA Championship-winning team in 1991 before playing AA for the Scarborough Stallions from 1992 to 1994. From 1995 to 1998, he played for the Hillcrest Summits in the MTHL (now the GTHL) and competed at the collegiate level for Sir John A. Macdonald CI from 1996 to 1998.
In 2017, he began coaching with the Markham Waxers. Over the years, Tyler has worked with young athletes at all different levels and age groups, including house league, U9 Select, U10AA, U11AA, U13A, and 14A. And has dedicated himself to developing the next generation of athletes.Benjamin Carr
My name is Benjamin Carr. I am a Markham Waxer alumni. I started my minor hockey career with the Waxers in Novice AE and progressed to finish it with the Waxers at the Midget AA level.
After I graduated from Markham District High School, I attended Sir Wilfrid Laurier University on a rugby scholarship and played on their varsity rugby team for four years. I graduated from the Lazarzidis School of Business with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Economics and a specialization in accounting.
When I returned to Markham, I went back to my hockey roots. I went to work with the Waxers hockey development team that I worked with when I was in high school. I strive to develop all levels of player's skills through practice and individual coaching. My specialty is developing players to achieve their goals and aspirations as athletes. I have helped numerous players develop to the next step or level of their hockey career. I currently work with the U11 age group (U10s, and 11s) to work on skills and hockey IQ. I coach 6 teams at this age group, working on their skills and developing dedicated practice plans for their growth as players.
For the past two summers, I have spent my time coaching with the Markham Irish Rugby Club, coaching at the U16 and U18 levels. The goal of working with these players is to develop their skills to help them move to the next level, which is varsity athletics or provincial teams.
As a coach, my philosophy is to develop better players, athletes, and members of the community. I have been heavily involved in volunteering within the sporting community from a young age and I want to pass this on to my players as I think it is a great way to help grow not only sports but grow as people. As a coach, I look to bring a competitive and professional approach to developing players. I look for a 3 of things in my players: athletes who bring a positive attitude to the culture of the team, hard-working individuals who want to get better every day, and players who are looking to learn and better understand the game.
As a coach my biggest achievements have been developing some of my rugby athletes into being recruited for varsity programs at their schools of choice. In hockey, I have helped develop players from house league programs into rep programs.
As a hockey player, I have won numerous tournaments, selected to 2 Midget AA all-star teams (GTHL and OMHA) and scouted for Junior A hockey. In rugby, I have been a 2-time provincial athlete, representing Canada in Ireland and winning the Eastern Rugby Canadian Championship for Ontario. I have been selected and long-listed for U18 team Rugby Canada. In university I have won Ontario University Athletics Silver and represented my school at Nationals in BC.
For this coaching year, a successful year will include a competitive season with hopes to bring home a banner. the development of players as athletes and community members, and creating a culture of success.