In this episode of The SPORTi Podcast, hosts Laura and Pam sit down with Dave, General Manager at Top Sports Oakville, to dive into the value of multi-sport development for young athletes. Dave shares his personal journey from growing up in Oakville playing soccer, hockey, and football, to coaching in the GTHL, and ultimately leaving the corporate world to follow his passion in youth sport development. Inspired by his father’s commitment to giving back to the sport, Dave has made it his mission to create positive, flexible environments that keep kids engaged in sport longer.

Dave walks us through Top Sports’ unique model, which blends hockey, soccer, and lacrosse into a year-round, low-conflict schedule, offering kids the opportunity to experience multiple sports without over-committing. With a focus on skill development, injury prevention, and keeping sport fun, Top Sports attracts families who want balance, flexibility, and high-quality coaching. Dave emphasizes the long-term benefits of multi-sport participation—including reduced injury risk and greater athletic versatility—backed by stats from NCAA and professional athletes. He also shares how the program builds a strong community through consistent teammates, overlapping coaches, and a positive culture that prioritizes the athlete’s overall experience, not just performance.

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