AKPRO Field Hockey Schools

Meet the Coaches

Elite playing and coaching experience at the club, university, provincial, national, and international level.

John De Souza

National Team Coach | Former National Player | Championship-Winning Leader

With elite playing and coaching experience at the club, university, provincial, national and international level, John brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and technical expertise to AKPRO Field Hockey Schools.

Career Highlights

2025 FHC Canadian Hall of Fame Inductee
2025 Field Hockey Ontario High Performance Coach
Assistant Coach – Varsity Blues since 1990
12x OUA Champion, CIS Gold (2007 & 2010)
Former National Team Player – Canada
Competed at 1995 Pan American Games
Assistant Coach – 2007 Pan Am Gold, 2008 Olympic Team
Head Coach – Men's National Indoor Team (7th at World Cup)
Former Board Member – Field Hockey Ontario & Field Hockey Canada

"My coaching is about discipline, teamwork, and bringing out the best in every athlete. Success starts with a strong foundation — on and off the field."

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Ken Pereira

National Team Player | Two-Time Olympian | Mentor & Leader

Ken Pereira is one of Canada's most celebrated field hockey players. Today, he brings his international experience and leadership to AKPRO Field Hockey School, inspiring young athletes to reach their full potential through technical mastery, discipline, and a team-first mindset.

Career Highlights

National Team Member (1993–2016) — Most capped Canadian men's player
Captain, Outdoor (2009–2012) | Indoor (2003–2016)
Olympic Games — Sydney 2000 & Beijing 2008
World Cups — 1998 & 2010
Indoor World Cups — 2003, 2007, 2015
Commonwealth Games — 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010 (Flag Bearer 2010)
Pan American Games — Gold: 1999, 2007 | Silver: 1995, 2003, 2011
European Club Career — Dutch League & European Hockey League Champion

"Great players are built through hard work, belief, and teamwork. I want every athlete to leave the field better than when they arrived."

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Leighton De Souza

Coach | Junior National Team Athlete

Leighton represents the new wave of Canadian field hockey — fast, technical, and fearless. At AKPRO Field Hockey, he channels his on-field experience into coaching, connecting directly with young athletes who want to elevate their game.

Career Highlights

Junior National Team Athlete — Canada
2023 Junior Pan American Championship — Barbados
2023 Junior World Cup — Malaysia
2024 Junior Pan American Championship — Surrey, Canada
2025 Junior Pan American Games
Set to Compete at the 2025 Junior World Cup — India
Indoor National Team Pool — 2024 Indoor Pan American Cup (Reserve)
Top Scorer — Canadian Indoor Team at the Indoor Pan American Championship
U18 Tournament — Top Goal Scorer & MVP
Key Player — OKD Hockey Club & AKPRO Select

"I want young athletes to see what's possible. If you bring energy, work ethic, and belief, your game can grow faster than you think."

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