MEET THE
Q CREW
All Quantum Speed instructors have played elite levels of hockey or ringette and have participated in our signature Q3 program several times as players. Our instructors are trained experts at detecting movement inefficiencies and implementing strategies to form a lasting change.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. PROFESSIONAL RESULTS.
Steffany Hanlen
Founder
Steffany Hanlen has spent her lifetime supporting athletes to achieve their dreams. Steffany is a world-class speaker, seminar leader and mental performance expert. Her career highlights include two Olympic appearances and numerous world class events in the capacity of mental performance coach. In addition to this, Steffany spent 16 years as power skating instructor and strength and conditioning coach for the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues. She is the Co-developer of Skate Canada’s CanPowerSkate program and is one of only two recognized Master Skating Coaches through Hockey Canada. Building on her experience, and on the proprietary methodologies she developed for training world class athletes, Steffany founded the Quantum Speed System™ that can transform any player, regardless of age or experience, into a stronger, faster and more imposing force on ice.
CERTIFICATION MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
Every Quantum Speed™ instructor is a champion in their own right with proven playing and coaching experience in a professional league.
Unlike other schools or programs, a player’s reputation on the ice is not enough to qualify them to be a Quantum Speed™ instructor. To maintain our strict code of excellence, each prospective instructor is required to complete a rigorous QS Apprenticeship Program which includes over 200 hours of on-ice training along with comprehensive off-ice instruction and detailed written assignments before they can apply to be certified.
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Ivan Allan Nelson "Coach Al"
Head Instructor & Program Coordinator
Al is a career coach and student of the sport of hockey having experience in coaching and instructing in, quite literally, every facet of the game.
Al worked his way through the Hockey Alberta and Hockey Canada coaching levels and teams including; Alberta Cup Championships, several all star teams, NCCP Advanced Level Certification, Hockey Canada Skills Academy Instructor, Hockey Alberta Course Conductor Certification, SPKAC Coach of the Year Award and more.
Video analysis, mental training, nutrition, bio mechanics, training cycles, analytics, and high performance mindset are only some of the areas Al has been trained in. Al has coached and instructed levels U7 through to Professional, with some of his fondest memories coming from the Midget AAA level and from coaching his son.
His daily pursuit is to deliver on Quantum Speed’s bold tagline “Skate Faster..Guaranteed!”
Carter Luo
Instructor
"If you want to turn your vision into reality, you have to give 100% and never stop
believing in your dream."
A veteran with Quantum Speed, Carts is best known for creating memorable experiences for kids on the ice. Winner of the CAC Player’s Choice Award, he rose through ranks from Peewee AA to Midget AA playing both forward and defense. Currently enrolled at the University of Alberta, Carter is also fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin.
Naisha Naik
Instructor
"The greatest part about being an instructor is seeing small changes make the biggest impacts"
Naisha has been playing hockey since the age of five, and is currently playing in the AJFHL. She has been skating with Quantum Speed since the age of 8 before joining the team as a demonstrator in 2018. Currently, Naisha is enrolled at the University of Alberta working towards a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
Zach Donohue
Instructor
With a 20-year competitive figure skating career, Zach proudly represented the United States at 2 Olympic Games (2018 and 2022), earning the title of Olympic Champion as well as a Bronze Medal. Some of his competitive highlights include 4 World Championship medals, 3 U.S. National titles , a Grand Prix Championship and more than 26 Grand Prix medals. Now, as a seasoned skating coach, with over a decade of coaching experience, he is passionate about supporting athletes of all ages and abilities, helping them realize their potential and achieve their goals. In addition to his coaching experience, he is a certified personal trainer and has been dedicated to helping clients achieve their sport and fitness goals for over half a decade. His mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of athletes to harness their individual talents and potential, helping each one build a unshakeable foundation for their future.
Tristan Zarsky
Instructor
Having participated and worked with Quantum Speed for over 10 years, Tristan is familiar with the foundations, systems and qualities that make a great skater, player, and person on and off the ice. With his professionalism, work ethic and eagerness to learn, Tristan has risen through the ranks of hockey, making stops at SSAC, OHA Edmonton, the Blackfalds Bulldogs of the AJHL, and the Shreveport Mudbugs of the NAHL.
With each organization he joins he makes an impact, having previously been honored with Community Hero and Fan Favorite Awards in the AJHL, the Most Committed to Excellence and Top Academic Awards with OHA Edmonton, and the Sportsmanship & Excellence Award with SSAC.
Andrew Hunt
Instructor
Andrew is a veteran with Quantum Speed ! He is currently playing for Carleton University while completing a degree in Mathematics.
LEGACY Q CREW
At Quantum Speed, we’re proud to have trained some of the best in the business!
- Blayze Bruyer
- Tina Caron
- Tammy Coley
- Ross Encarnacao
- Marius Grandahl
- Bob Green
- Sandy Harding-Cooney
- James Hamblin
- Vanessa Hettinger
- Mitch Holmberg
- Riley Kieser
- George Koehler
- Blake Leask
- Michael Majnarich
- Alexa McMillan
- Britney Millar
- Ramona Muni
- Drew Nichol
- Montanna Noyes
- Michele Pacholka
- Zach Paterson
- Dan Peacocke
- David Pelletier
- Craig Priestley
- Colby Sissons
- Sean Skinner
- Daniel Starosta
- Tara Swanson
- Melanie Thomas
- Barb Underhill
- Chris Verdon
- Ryan Wilkinson
- Madison Willan
- Klarc Wilson
- Koletrane Wilson
- Leah Wygiera