Coaches Corner
We are now accepting applications for Coaches for the 2025-2026 season!
If you have questions, please email our Director of Hockey - Craig Sherbaty - doho@cloverdaleminorhockey.com.
Assistant Coaches are also welcome to apply, but we will not start working on Assistant Coach assignments until Head Coaches are assigned, and it is up to each Head Coach who they select as their Assistants.
Once approved for a team, all Coaches must complete the steps listed on the Team Officials Qualifications webpage. We host our own coaching clinics in most categories each season. Information on this will be provided once dates are confirmed with BC Hockey.
Independent Head Coaches for our 2025-2026 Season:
Craig Sherbaty
U11 A1
Craig possess a wealth of coaching experience and knowledge.
He is a Hockey Canada Certified Skills coach and has coached all levels of hockey up to the junior level.His accolades include attaining a BC Hockey high-performance coaching level and being recognized as a Certified Master Skills Instructor by Hockey Canada. Craig also holds the pivotal position of Director of Hockey Operations at the Cloverdale Minor Hockey Association, where he plays a central role in fostering community relations, designing player and coach development initiatives, participating in key sub-committees, and leading on-ice training sessions. His exceptional track record not only underscores his remarkable skills but also underscores his profound dedication to advancing player, coach and association development within the realm of hockey.
Sony Grewal
U13 A1
This will be Sony's second year with Cloverdale MHA.
Sony started his hockey career playing minor hockey locally with Surrey Minor, moving up to Junior A with the Seattle Totems and the El Paso Rhinos. After retiring from playing, he pursued his coaching career starting in Langley with the Bantam A1 team and now scouts for the Seattle Totems. Sony recently served as a Coach at the BC Hockey U15 POE Provincial Tournament.
Sony has a profound passion for the game and player development, which led him to establish Puckpros Hockey Centre. There, he focuses on elite skills development and training, committed to helping young players reach their goals both on and off the ice. He is excited and looking forward to bringing his knowledge and experience to Cloverdale Minor.
Darrell Miller
U15 A1
We are excited to welcome back Darrell for his 5th season at U15 - second year in A1!
Prior to my time in Cloverdale I coached independently in North Delta at a variety of different levels as well as an Assistant coach for the JR B Richmond Sockeyes.
I then spent 13 years coaching various levels of hockey in Cloverdale as my son played in CMHA, during which I received Initiation Coach of the year twice, as well as awarded the Mike Bose Achievement in Coaching Award.
I am excited to continue with the opportunity to help the young athletes learn, grow, develop and achieve their goals. I look forward to the year ahead and being a positive influence in their lives.
Bayne Ryshak
U18 A1
In his first year with CMHA Bayne coached our U15 A1 team to win the BC Hockey U15 Tier 1 Championship. He had two more successful seasons after that coaching our U15A1 team. Last season Bayne led our U18A1 team to a Provincial silver medal and this year he is excited to continue working with our athletes coaching U18A1 once again. Bayne is an extremely experienced coach with an impressive resume and we are thrilled to have him back!
This is my fifth season Coaching in Cloverdale at the A1 level. I am excited to coach in a highly respected association. I am looking forward to helping our Cloverdale athletes achieve their hockey goals and to being a positive influence on their lives.
Chris Ghini
U18 A2
This will be Chris's first year as an Independent Coach with Cloverdale MHA and as our U18 A2 Head Coach.
Chris Ghini has graduated from highly regarded parent Coach to Independent Coach - and this year he will be heading up U18 A2!
George Diamantopoulos
U17
This will be George's first year with Cloverdale MHA and as our U17 Head Coach.
With over 15 years of minor hockey coaching experience and a 24-year playing career, George Diamantopoulos brings a deep understanding of the game, strong leadership, and a player-first mentality to every team he coaches.
He has held coaching roles across several associations from U13 to U18, consistently focusing on skill development, team culture, and long-term growth.
George is also an active community leader through his work with non-profit organizations. He’s excited to be the Head Coach of the Cloverdale U17 team for the 2025–2026 season.