The Hill Academy Announces Coaching Appointments for the 2025-26 Hockey Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Caledon, ON — March 17, 2023 — The Hill Academy, a premier institution for academic, character and athletic excellence, proudly announces its coaching appointments for the 2025-26 hockey season. With a proven track record of developing elite athletes, our program continues to set the standard for high-performance hockey development.

U15 AAA (2011) Team: Head Coach Gianmarco Aiello

Renowned for his ability to develop elite talent, Gianmarco Aiello returns to The Hill Academy as Head Coach of the U15 AAA (2011) team. With extensive experience coaching top-tier prospects—including future NHL players—Aiello is poised to bring his expertise and leadership to the 2011 age group. His coaching philosophy focuses on building successful teams from the net out. Aiello coached The Hill's U18 Prep team for the 2024-25 season and has previous experience coaching through A+ Performance Hockey School, Vaughan Kings, North York Rangers and York Simcoe Express.

U16 AAA (2010) Team: Head Coach Ryan Toomey

Director of Hockey Ryan Toomey will continue to lead the U16 AAA (2010) team as they enter a pivotal stage in their development. His leadership has been instrumental in the team’s success over the past two seasons, focusing on preparing players to reach the next level in their hockey careers. Toomey’s playing experience includes captaining Mercyhurst University (NCAA) and competing professionally in both Europe and North America.

U18 Prep Team (2008-2009): Head Coach Blaine McCauley

We are excited to welcome Blaine McCauley as the new head coach for the U18 Prep team (2008/2009). A former professional hockey player and experienced coach, McCauley brings a wealth of knowledge from coaching assignments with the Georgetown Raiders, Brantford 99ers, and Halton Hurricanes. His playing career includes stints at Lake Superior State University, as well as in the ECHL (Dayton Bombers) and AHL (Cleveland Barons, Syracuse Crunch). McCauley will be a fantastic addition to our already strong coaching team.

Leadership Perspective

"The Hill Academy’s commitment to excellence is reflected in our exceptional coaching staff," said Drazen Glisic, Director of Sports Science and Athlete Performance. "Gianmarco, Ryan, and Blaine bring unparalleled experience and a deep passion for athlete development. Their leadership will be instrumental in shaping the next generation of high-performance hockey players, both on and off the ice."

About The Hill Academy Hockey Program

The Hill Academy is a dedicated community of teachers, coaches, and staff, fostering an environment where student-athletes excel academically and athletically while developing strong character traits that shape their future.

In addition to Hill Hockey’s High-Performance Teams (U15, U16, and U18 Prep), The Hill Academy offers development-based programs for students in grades 5-12. These programs emphasize skill development, hockey IQ, and long-term success while allowing student-athletes to continue playing for their club teams outside of school.

For more information or to book a tour of The Hill Academy, please contact admissions@thehillacademy.com.

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About The Hill Academy

The Hill Academy was founded in 2006 in order to provide optimal academic and athletic programming for dedicated student-athletes. Located in Caledon, ON, just 45 minutes north of Toronto, The Hill campus sits on 134 acres of beautifully forested land. The campus offers students bright classrooms, daily outdoor education, a state-of-the-art athletic training experience, Hill Performance gym facilities, running and hiking trails, new turf field, exclusive off-site rink access, and an expansive boarding complex. 

Graduates from The Hill have been placed in some of the most prestigious academic and athletic institutions in the world. The Hill Academy is an institution for students who are committed to striving academically, and who would like an opportunity to take an in-depth exploration into their respective sport. 

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