MEET THE TEAM

Coach Derek has been a coach with Blais Performance since early 2019.  He enjoys helping  athletes reach their goals and improve in their individual sports.    He is a coach at our Barrie location.

Sport Background:   Derek grew up playing AAA for the Barrie Colts. He was Drafted to Windsor Spitfires in the 5th round of the 2008 draft & played 6 years of Tier 2 hockey before receiving a scholarship to play ACHA D2 hockey at the University of Lindenwood-Belleville.

When he is not at Blais Performance he enjoys weightlifting, golf & snowboarding.

 Coach Sargeant has been a coach with Blais Performance since the beginning of 2020.  He is the head coach at our Newmarket location.  He is passionate about helping young athletes reach their athletic and lifestyle goals through coaching and mentorship.  

Sport Background: Jimmy grew up playing in goal for the York Simcoe Express from Novice to midget before making the jump to play Junior A hockey for the Newmarket Hurricanes. He earned an athletic scholarship to play NCAA Division 1 hockey for the Mercyhurst Lakers where he earned a conference player and goalie of the year in 2014. Post University, Coach Jimmy had a short stint playing minor pro hockey with the Brampton Beast of the ECHL.

When he is not at Blais Performance he enjoys going to live concerts, sporting events, socializing with friends and family.