The Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) is excited to announce the winners of the Coach of the Month Award for November: Paris Eliopoulos & Josh Arnold.
This award is aimed at recognizing the incredible coaches within the CSSHL and acknowledges their hard work, dedication, commitment, leadership and impact on the game both on and off the ice.
We would like to congratulate these coaches, who were all nominated by their programs, for their hard work in the month of November.
Female Division: Paris Eliopoulos, Delta Hockey Academy
“Paris has taken on a much bigger role with our Delta Female Prep Black team this season. She’s in charge of our defense and penalty kill, and she’s been a huge part of our early success and our 4–1 record through November.
She completely rebuilt our PK and turned it into the number-one unit in the CSSHL Female Prep Division. She’s also done an awesome job working with and developing our D-core—her communication, video work, and day-to-day coaching have made a massive difference.
On top of the on-ice stuff, Paris basically keeps our team running. She handles itineraries, communication with families, and a lot of the behind-the-scenes work that people don’t always see.
All of this while being a full-time member of the Delta Academy admin team. She really does it all, and our team is better because of it.”
Male Division: Josh Arnold, Okanagan Hockey Academy
“Now in his second year as an assistant coach with OHA—and as a proud former OHA student-athlete—Josh brings a unique blend of experience, passion, and commitment to the program every single day.
Josh’s work ethic is second to none. He consistently goes above and beyond his formal responsibilities, always the first to put his hand up when support is needed anywhere across the organization. Whether it’s stepping in on the ice, helping with team needs, or lending a hand to fellow staff, Josh is the definition of a dependable teammate.
His ability to play an effective support role is one of his greatest strengths. Josh understands how to elevate both players and coaches by doing the small, important things that make an entire team better. The athletes respond incredibly well to him—his positive energy, approachability, and genuine care have made him a favourite among the players.
Josh exemplifies the culture and values of OHA. He leads with humility, teamwork, and enthusiasm, making a meaningful impact every day.”
