Shawn Allard is a former professional hockey player, Stanley Cup Champion and is blessed to be the world’s most sought-after movement and performance coach for NHL athletes. He is the Creator of Perfect Skating™, an on-ice movement, skill and performance methodology for hockey players and the Perfect Skating Franchise System™, which inspires passionate coaches around the world to help hockey athletes learn kinetic feedback of their on-ice movement and develop personal methodologies to increase performance.

Andrea Allard is our director of operations and franchise on-boarding specialist at Perfect Skating HQ. As a former dental hygienist and graduate from Algonquin College in Ottawa, her love for people is at the heart of everything she does. Having raised four children playing competitive hockey, she knows what it takes to be a supportive hockey parent her love for children and the game echoes in her devotion to the PS family.

“Andrea is amazing; she embodies everything about the PS culture. Her love of people and willingness to serve is an inspiration for all the people she touches daily. I am truly blessed to have her as a life partner and excited to continue growing the PS family together.”
- Shawn Allard

Kyle Nishizaki is director at Perfect Skating HQ.  In this role he is responsible to train, develop and oversee all lead instructors in every
partner location across Canada and the U.S. Kyle is recognized as one of the top on-ice movement and performance coaches in the world, having worked with numerous NHL players and teams. A former captain of the University of Windsor Hockey Team, Kyle holds a master’s degree in human kinetics from the University of Windsor and reaches his athletes through a connective and detailed approach to performance.

“Kyle is truly what the PS leading and coaching opportunity is all about. He has this insatiable desire to stretch, to work and to get better every day. Over the past 10 years he has turned into one of the world’s top development coaches. His likeable, fun personality connect with athletes and his ability to identify asymmetry production
is truly elite.”
- Shawn Allard

Deric Boudreau is the Manager and Lead Instructor of our Cumberland, Gloucester, and Ottawa Centre corporate locations and acts as a R&D liaison to our university research partnerships. A
graduate of Kingston's Royal Military College, he is a four-year varsity player and former QMJHL player with the Gatineau Olympique. With a lifelong experience in hockey, Deric's passion lies in coaching and giving back to help and challenge his athletes to
compete, focus on the little things and work outside their comfort zone.

"Deric's detail, passion and work rate are second to none and he’s always uncovering new modalities of movement that can transfer onto the ice. Athletes absolutely love him; he is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after young On-Ice Movement and Performance Coaches in the world.”
- Shawn Allard

Matt is a co-lead instructor of our corporately owned Kanata and Nepean locations while doubling as a marketing coordinator at Perfect Skating HQ. Matt grew up playing in the RSL Kings organization, U18 AAA for the Brockville Braves and Jr. hockey for his hometown Westport Rideaus. A former PS athlete, Matt brings a strong hockey IQ and motivated detail into his coaching style connecting with all the athlete’s he serves.

“Matt’s developed into one of the great young On-Ice movement and skill coaches of his generation. His organized, detailed sessions are awesome, athletes love working with him!”
- Shawn Allard

Alderic is a senior instructor at our corporately owned Cumberland, Gloucester and Ottawa Centre locations doubling as a franchise support coordinator at PS HQ. Alderic played his minor hockey with the Ottawa Sting and Gloucester Rangers organizations before playing his U18 AAA with the Ottawa Jr. Senators. Drafted by the OHL’s Peterborough Petes, Alderic played his Jr. hockey with the Ottawa Jr. Senators and the Navan Grads of the CCHL. We like to call “Aldy” a 100% PS athlete. He had a dream as a young player and PS became an extension of that dream, a work vehicle to help him learn, grow, grind and get better. He’s the student turned teacher because of past positive experience and success. His friendly smile, never give up attitude, drive and determination makes him a hit with all the athletes he serves.

“Alderic has PS in his DNA. The fact that he’s here as a coach, re-creating his awesome youth experience for his athletes is pure nostalgia and honestly is the most humbling honor a founder can receive. He loves PS in every way and athletes love to work with him!”
-Shawn Allard

Sutton is a co-lead Instructor at our corporately owned Kanata and Nepean locations doubling as a franchisee support coordinator at PS HQ. A former European pro, Sutton played his minor hockey in the Kanata Blazer’s organization and played AAA with the Ottawa Senators, Upper Canada Cyclones, Brockville Braves, Northwood School and HC Grenoble in France. Sutton brings his energetic playing style, various international experience, and a ton of high fives into his coaching style and loves the athletes he serves.

"Sutton loves to bring his energetic personality and international perspective to the rink every day, his high pace and detailed sessions are synonymous with his lifelong PS experience, athlete’s love to get “after it” with him.
- Shawn Allard