Meet our team
At Manah’s Hockey Development, our strength lies in the passion, experience, and dedication of our coaches. Each member of our team is committed to helping players reach their full potential, both on and off the ice.
Adam Manah
Owner, Lead Skills Coach
Adam began his coaching career in 2009 and has been deeply involved in the hockey community for over 16 years. In the summer of 2010, he founded Manah’s Hockey Development with the goal of helping players reach their full potential through elite skill instruction and game understanding.
Throughout his career, Adam has achieved numerous coaching milestones. Most notably, during his tenure with the Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL), he guided the team to the most successful two seasons in franchise history, including being ranked #1 in Canada during the 2019–20 season. Over eight seasons in the AJHL, Adam built a reputation as a detailed, innovative coach who develops both teams and individual players to thrive at the next level.
In addition to his junior coaching career, Adam has been active in skill development with St. Edmund & FX Hockey Academies in Edmonton, AB. He works with young athletes to refine their on-ice abilities and to prepare them for higher levels of competition.
What sets Adam apart is his passion and love for the game, paired with his ability to teach both the X’s and O’s of hockey strategy and the essential individual skills needed to succeed. His dedication to building complete players makes him a respected leader in player development.
Coaching Experience
AJHL/USPORT
- 2022-24 -> Fort McMurray Oil Barons – General Manager/Head Coach (AJHL)
- 2021-22 -> Sherwood Park Crusaders – General Manager/Head Coach (AJHL)
- 2020-21 -> University of Alberta Golden Bears – Assistant Coach (USPORT)
- 2016-22 -> Sherwood Park Crusaders – Assistant GM/Head Coach (AJHL)
- 2019-20: 49-9-0=98 Pts, AJHL Regular Season Champions & Ranked #1 in the CJHL. Set Franchise Record in Wins (49) and Points (98) – Best in a 41-year span
- 2015-16 -> Sherwood Park Crusaders – Associate Coach (AJHL)
- 2013-15 -> Grande Prairie Storm – Assistant Coach (AJHL)
AEHL – Alberta Elite Hockey League
- 2012-15 -> Grande Prairie Storm U18AAA – Head Coach (AMHL)
- 2011-12 -> CAC Lehigh Cement U15AAA – Head Coach (AMBHL)
- 2010-11 -> CAC Real Estate Weekly U15AA – Head Coach (ERBHL)
- 22-5-4=48 Pts, League & Provincial Champions
- 2009-2010 -> KC Columbians U13AAA – Head Coach (AEHL)
Skills Coach
- Manah’s Hockey Development -> Owner/Lead Skills Coach (2010-Present)
- St. Edmund Hockey Academy -> Lead On Ice Instructor (2010-12, 2015-21, 2024-Present)
- St. FX Hockey Academy -> Lead On Ice Instructor (2020-21, 2024-Present)
- Maple Leaf Athletic Club (MLAC) -> Lead On Ice Skills Coach (2024-Present) & Director of Player/Coach Development (2025-Present)
- Alberta Pro Hockey (APH) -> Lead On Ice Skills Coach (2024-Present)
Hockey Alberta / Canada
- 2020-22 -> Team Canada West – Assistant Coach (World Jr. A Challenge-WJAC)
- 2018-21 -> High Performance I Coaching Clinic – Coach Mentor (Hockey Alberta)
- 2015 -> Team Green – Coach Mentor (Alberta Prospects Cup)
- 2012-13 -> Team Edmonton North – Head Coach (Alberta Cup)
- 2011-12 -> Team Northwest – Assistant Coach (Alberta Cup)
- 2010-11 -> Team Alberta Female U18 Camp – Bench Coach (Hockey Alberta)
Adam’s playing career was built on the North side of Edmonton. He grew up playing in the MLAC program playing at the U15 & U18AAA levels before moving on to play in the AJHL. He started his career with the Fort Saskatchewan Traders for one season and finished his last 3 seasons with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons in which he went on to win a AJHL Championship in 2005-06.