Jon MacWilliams has an extensive hockey background including 35+ years in skills development. In terms of powerskating instruction Jon places a focus on edges, balance, strides, and "east-west" mobility. As a coach Jon has been involved at every level from IP to European Professional hockey. He is a certified Level 4 coach in USA Hockey, a has Coach 2 level in Hockey Canada. Jon has hundreds of former students in the NHL, Major Junior, NCAA, CIS and more. Notable students of Jon include Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and dozens of other NHL players. Jon has run programs all across Canada, the United States, as well as several countries in Europe. Some specific roles he has undertaken include as a coach mentor for Hockey Saskatchewan, a minor hockey technical director, a skills coach & scout for the Laronge Icewolves (SJHL), and the head instructor for the Granatier Sportsplex in Saskatoon.