2025 / 2026 - Head Coaches

Sep. 22, 2025

Please welcome our head coaches this season!
We are thrilled to introduce the head coaches for the 2025/2026 Tillsonburg Twisters ringette season.

Without out these dedicated head coaches and all of their bench staff this season we would not be able to offer and share our love for the sport!

2025 / 2026 Head Coaches
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Fun 1 / Learn-to-Skate - Becky Turrill
Becky brings over 20+ years of experience in the Ringette community, from cheering on and coaching her own daughter in the sport to now being the memorable coach to many of our local athletes over the years. Winner of the 2023 Ontario Coaching Excellence Award for her dedication, unmatched enthusiasm and support in teaching our youngest Twisters to skate and the joys of ringette.

Fun 2 -Kyle Hollister
Kyle is a returning coach to our Fun 2 division and after enjoying it so much last year he is returning to the bench again. Kyle enjoys coaching this age as it is such a growth year for the kids in their skating skills and learning the game. His goal this season is to help the kids improve their skating, get use to a ring in their stick and learn the game of ringette.

Fun 2 - Billy Martens & Nick Morganti
Billy & Nick are co-leading and together are new to coaching this year, stepping up to give the girls an opportunity to play and have fun with their daughter's while doing it. We welcome them to the Twisters coaching family.

Fun 2 - Jessah Dieleman
Jessah has spent her life surrounded by the game of ringette: lifetime player, a referee, coach, assistant coach and executive member. She always played for Tillsonburg until she went to university where she played for Nipissing University as well as coached and reffed in North Bay, the birth place of Ringette. Jessah's coaching philosophy surrounds inclusion and teamwork. We all put in our best effort and work together to grow as a team and celebrate our progress together. Jessah is looking forward to a fun season coaching Fun 2 in Tillsonburg.

Fun 3 - Kayla Bond
Kayla started her coaching with the Twisters assisting with the Fun 1 division and has been advancing through the divisions over the past 5 years on the bench as Head Coach. Kayla is looking forward to playing full ice, helping the girls learn positioning and more important to get them playing as a team and helping each other on and off the ice. Kayla's team has already hit the ice and feels she has a great group of girls who are already showing their hard work on the ice!

Fun 3 - Kenzie Balcomb
Kenzie started her coaching career before she had kids herself so when she had her daughter she knew she wanted to be on the bench coaching her. Kenzie has been coaching ringette for the past 3 years with the Twisters. Kenzie is looking forward to seeing her team grow on and off the ice and build friendships that will last a lifetime. Go Twisters. (tornado emoji)

Fun 3 - Andrew Jacko
Jacko has been coaching ringette for 3 years now at the Fun 2, Fun 3 and U12 levels. He is passionate about being involved with his daughters and focuses on helping young athletes learn the fundamentals while making sure they're always having fun. Jacko is known for his playful spirit and adds unique element by incorporating "potato" - a silly and beloved element that keeps players smiling and engaged.

U12A -Brad VanPuymbroeck
Brad combines his experience coaching rep hockey before moving over to coaching Ringette for the past 4 years. Brad's goal is to make sure every playing progresses their knowledge and ringette skills this season. He hopes to make sure that every player has fun while challenging themselves to be their best.

U12B - Dayna Ashbury
Dayna is a former competitive figure skater in synchronized skating, proudly representing Team Canada and competing on the international stage. After 2 years as an assistant coach, this is her first season as head coach, and she's excited to take on this new challenge. Her goals are to help players improve their skills and understanding of the game while making sure they have fun every step of the way. She's passionate about teaching not only ringette skills but also valuable life lessons that players can carry beyond the rink.

U12B - Suzie Wray
Suzie has been an assistant coach for the past 2 years and excited to be head coaching U12 this year. Suzie has been a lifelong ringette player for nearly 40 years and is excited to give back to the sport she loves so much! Suzie's goals this season is to do their best and have fun. She is excited to see each players individual development and to build a team that works hard, plays with integrity and develops friendships.

U14A -Melissa Hughes
Melissa began her ringette coaching journey 5 years ago when her daughter first joined the sport. She quickly fell in love with the game and has since made it her mission to keep girls engaged in athletics by fostering a positive environment built on mentorship, teamwork, dedication and fun. Her greatest joy comes from watching young athletes grow - not only in skill but also in confidence - as they form lifelong friendships and develop a deep love for the sport.

U14B - Scott Balazs
Scott brings extensive experience to the bench, moving up from coaching one of our U12B teams last season and several years in minor hockey, where he successfully led a team to an OMHA championship. With over 40 years of playing hockey he has a deep understanding of on ice development and strong leadership. Scott's goals this season are to build playing confidence, develop individual and team skills and foster a positive, supportive environment where athletes can grow and enjoy the game.

U16B - Erin Howse & Shannon Hill
Erin has extensive ringette experience that she brings to the bench. Her goal this season is to bring the team together and ensure everyone has the best year possible.

Shannon has been playing and continues to play ringette for 20+ years and coaching with the Twisters for the past 4 years. Shannon is looking forward to her team having fun this season and growing their skills.