MEET GENERAL MANAGER DAVID MONTELPARE

David Montelpare is a lifelong coach and youth mentor with more than 15 years of experience developing young athletes. An Oakville native, David first discovered his passion for coaching as a high school student with the Minor Oaks Hockey Association, where that early experience laid the foundation for a long and dedicated career in youth sports leadership.

After graduating from McMaster University with a B. Eng in Material Science & Engineering, David transitioned into competitive coaching in the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), where he spent eight years as a Head Coach with North Toronto. He led teams from U12 to U16 in both A and AA divisions, earning tournament wins and playoff success while fostering a strong team culture built on discipline, accountability, and personal growth. His coaching style blends structured development plans, personalized goal setting, and positive relationships to teach technical skills and game IQ. Outside the GTHL, David has also served as a Lead Instructor at Hockey Opportunity Camp and Edge Power Skating, specializing in skating mechanics and skill development.

In 2023, David joined TOP Sports as a Head Coach in TOP Hockey and quickly became a key contributor to the organization’s growth. He now serves as the General Manager of TOP Sports Oakville, where he leads program development, staff management, and long-term planning across all sports. Prior to joining TOP Sports full-time, David spent 11 years at Canadian Tire Corp. (CTC) as a Project Manager, overseeing large-scale infrastructure and cross-functional operations including distribution centres, logistics, analytics, transportation, reporting, and more.

Combining a deep passion for youth development with strong organizational leadership, David is committed to creating a positive, structured environment where athletes can thrive in sports and beyond. If you’re interested in connecting with Dave to chat about TOP Sports (or his love of the Florida Panthers and WWE Wrestling!!), he can be found at david@topsports.ca.