Joining OHA in 2023, Nate brings over two decades of coaching and athletic administration experience to OHO. Bedford’s extensive hockey background includes for 8 years as a coach in in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). As a Sports Development Manager and Men’s Hockey Coach at Keyano College (of the CCAA), Nate demonstrated his prowess in nurturing players’ growth both on and off the ice. In addition to his time in the CCAA, Bedford led the Battleford North Stars of the SJHL to victory in 2017.
Off the ice, Bedford’s experience includes over 5-years managing Sports and Recreation programs at the community and college levels, with tenures as Program & Events Manager in Fort McMurray and Director of Athletics and Recreation at Portage College.
Bedford’s dedication to fostering a team centric environment and guiding players to excel aligns seamlessly with the core values of Okanagan Hockey Ontario.
