"Experience comes from the journey, not the destination" Kevin McLaughlin Kevin brings to HOC a vast array of knowledge, skills and experience garnered from his time spent at camp, university, playing and coaching hockey, as well as in business. Having cottaged on Eagle Lake all his life, Kevin spent his first summer at HOC as a shy and homesick camper at the age of seven. He quickly grew to love camp life and eventually spent 11 summers on staff in various instructional and supervisory positions before purchasing the business in 2004. Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Recreation Management degree from Acadia University in Nova Scotia. He played varsity hockey throughout university and was part of the CIAU National Championship winning team in his graduating year. Kevin's dedication to hockey includes many years of coaching both boys and girls at a competitive level. His coaching experience includes boys Bantam and Midget AAA teams in Oakville, as well as the Mississauga Ice Bears, formerly a team within the Women's National Hockey League. His instructional experience includes six years as both an on/off ice instructor for the Mitron High Performance Hockey System. Most recently, Kevin built a career in marketing, selling high technology software solutions in Toronto, Calgary and Dallas, Texas. His decision to leave a successful career is testament to his commitment and desire to enhance the experiences of young children and their athletic interests through sport. Sophie McLaughlin While growing up in Toronto, Sophie's personal affinity to sport and recreation helped steer her interests as a youth, as well as her chosen education and professional career. Sophie spent numerous summers working as a counsellor, instructor and program coordinator with Toronto Parks and Recreation. While maintaining an active role in recreational sports, Sophie pursued a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology and a Sport Management Certificate at York University in Toronto. Following university, she went on to work as an Event/Project Coordinator for the Ontario Physical and Health Education Association for four years. Her experience grew to include other not-for-profit organizations, charities and corporate business. Before coming to HOC, Sophie spent a number of years as a Corporate Event Planner. She built her organizational and administrative skills while managing business meetings and incentive programs throughout the world. Sophie's passion for sport and diversified business knowledge are key ingredients that she contributes to her new endeavor, Hockey Opportunity Camp. Experience comes from the journey, not the destination. This motto has engaged both Kevin and Sophie throughout their lives and will continue to do so at Hockey Opportunity Camp.