Mar 13, 2026 | Kyrstin Goulding | 8 views
MEET THE COACH - U11
SPFHA is excited to welcome Shawn Knowles as the Head Coach of the U11 Windsor Wildcats Travel Team. While Coach Shawn is new to SPFHA he is not new to coaching!
Shawn has over 20 years of coaching experience at the competitive level from U8 to Junior C hockey. He has taken multiple teams to Ontario finals appearances, and has had numerous tournament championships. Shawn has coached over 20 players who have gone on the play at the junior hockey level. Shawn's focus is always on player development including a strong emphasis on skating technique, and proper puck-handling skills. His belief is that focus on the development of all players leads to strong team play and an environment that everyone is proud to be a part of. Shawn Knowles is a lifelong hockey advocate, having over 35 years in the game as a player, referee, coach, board member, and parent.
For the past 5 years, Shawn has brought his skill set to the U5-U10 ages, introducing a more detailed and disciplined approach to learning the game. His focus is on hockey fundamentals and building a foundation of skills that will enable players to improve significantly as the season progresses.