Mind to Muscle Strength & Performance Expands Partnership with Barrie Colts
Mind to Muscle is thrilled to announce an expansion of our long-standing collaboration with the Barrie Colts, as we deepen our engagement in their Sports Science & High Performance programs. This enhanced partnership underscores our shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of athletic development—across physical, mental, and performance domains.
The new addition to the team this year is Andrew Crome, who will be the Colts Mental Performance Coach. “We always talk about sports being 90% mental focus so we wanted to bring that element into the program that we provide our players. Our goal is to have a complete package to develop our players in all aspects both on and off the ice. Adding Andrew to our team helps us achieve that goal”, said Marty Williamson, Vice President-General Manager of the Colts.
Rick Schaly will continue to lead as the High-Performance Director. With extensive expertise in injury treatment, rehabilitation, orthopaedic bracing, sport performance, and strength and conditioning, Rick brings a wealth of experience to the role. His background includes years as an OHL referee, international assignments as a Level 6 official, and a role as an NCAA scout, complementing his comprehensive hockey coaching experience.
Greg Eskedjian returns as the Sport Science Director. He holds a degree in Sports Medicine, a Master’s in Nutrition, and a Diploma in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Greg serves as the Director of High Performance and Sport Science at Mind to Muscle and is also a Professor of Fitness, Health, and Nutrition at Georgian College.
Isaiah Moreira has been appointed as the team’s Strength Coach. Isaiah, who holds a degree in Kinesiology, a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), will bring his expertise to the Colts. At Mind to Muscle, Isaiah is the Head Coach and Director of the M2M Summer Hockey Program, managing elite players from the NHL, AHL, OHL, and NCAA.
This partnership expansion highlights our ongoing commitment at Mind to Muscle to support athletes in reaching their highest potential, both on and off the ice. By combining expertise in high-performance training, sport science, rehabilitation, and mental performance, we are proud to stand alongside the Barrie Colts as they continue to develop elite athletes and leaders in our community.
