Coach Like A Shark!
Keep learning. Keep moving. Keep coaching.
Coach Like A Shark!
Keep learning. Keep moving. Keep coaching.
The Originals
Wally Kozak
Tim Bothwell
Wally Kozak
Wally Kozak (b. Dec 22, 1945, Macklin SK) played forward for Canada’s national team, the IHL and WHL before becoming a respected coach and developer of talent. He served as head coach in the WHL and led scouting and player development for Hockey Canada’s women’s program. Widely regarded as a world-class technical coach, Wally was inducte
Wally Kozak (b. Dec 22, 1945, Macklin SK) played forward for Canada’s national team, the IHL and WHL before becoming a respected coach and developer of talent. He served as head coach in the WHL and led scouting and player development for Hockey Canada’s women’s program. Widely regarded as a world-class technical coach, Wally was inducted into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018 for his lifelong contribution to the game.
Tom Molloy
Tim Bothwell
Wally Kozak
Tom Molloy is a longtime Calgary-based coach and educator whose career spans more than five decades across grassroots, university, and professional levels. He led the Mount Royal University women’s hockey team to a 71% win rate and two ACAC championships, coached internationally with professional and development teams, and co-authored Ho
Tom Molloy is a longtime Calgary-based coach and educator whose career spans more than five decades across grassroots, university, and professional levels. He led the Mount Royal University women’s hockey team to a 71% win rate and two ACAC championships, coached internationally with professional and development teams, and co-authored Hockey Coaching: ABCs of International Ice Hockey, used in coach education programs worldwide.
Tim Bothwell
Tim Bothwell
Tim Bothwell
Tim Bothwell (b. May 6, 1955) was a standout defenseman at Brown University and played over 500 NHL games with the Rangers, Blues, and Whalers from 1978–1990. He transitioned into coaching as a player‑assistant and later led junior, pro, university, and women’s teams. Tim served as assistant coach for Canada’s 2006 Olympic women’s team a
Tim Bothwell (b. May 6, 1955) was a standout defenseman at Brown University and played over 500 NHL games with the Rangers, Blues, and Whalers from 1978–1990. He transitioned into coaching as a player‑assistant and later led junior, pro, university, and women’s teams. Tim served as assistant coach for Canada’s 2006 Olympic women’s team and has coached at both University of Vermont and in the CWHL.
The Contributors
About the Sharks
The Sharks started as a group of coaches grabbing lunch in Calgary — just a few longtime friends talking hockey, sharing ideas, and reflecting on the game they love. But when the pandemic hit, the meetups went virtual… and something special happened.
Every Thursday, what began as a small Calgary tradition became a North America-wide Zoom call for coaches at all levels — grassroots to elite — to connect, challenge ideas, and keep learning. Some weeks are focused on X’s and O’s; others are about culture, leadership, or the heart of coaching. There’s no agenda, no ego — just shared passion.
The name “Sharks” came from coach Tim Bothwell, who reminded the group that sharks need to keep swimming or they die. These coaches have the same mindset: never stop moving, never stop growing.
Who It's For
Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re a volunteer in minor hockey, a university coach, a player transitioning behind the bench, or just someone who loves talking the game — there’s a place for you on the call.
The Core Group
- Wally Kozak – National team coach, teacher of coaches, and a lifelong developer of women’s hockey across Canada.
- Tom Molloy – Coaching educator, author, and international teacher of the game with more than five decades of experience.
- Tim Bothwell – Former NHLer, Olympic coach, and mentor at all levels of hockey.
Each week, Wally leads the charge — recording, editing, and sharing segments from the 2-hour conversation so more coaches can benefit from the exchange of ideas.
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