About Peak Performance

Launched in 2022, Peak Performance is dedicated to providing quality training, guidance and mentorship to youth female hockey players.

Mission

To create opportunities for female hockey players to have access to equal training opportunities.

Beliefs

1. Sport is a platform to promote gender equality.

2. Every female has the right to play the sport of her choice.

3. Every athlete deserves to have coaches, trainers and mentors who are representative of their culture and gender.

4. Every young person grows and learns at their own developmental pace.

Values

We are committed to upholding our 5 core values to maintain a positive learning environment for all.

Respect, solidarity, empowerment, safety, fun

Owner & skills coach

Autumn MacDougall

I grew up in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia playing hockey, soccer, and lacrosse, progressing to the provincial level for all three. From the early days lacing up my skates, I had such a strong love for hockey, I decided to narrow my athletic focus and attended the Canadian International Hockey Academy for high school.

After high school, I spent five seasons playing hockey for the University of Alberta Panda’s where we won a national championship and two conference championships. My time there fostered the importance of teamwork and strengthened my leadership skills.

After graduating, I was the first U Sports player to ever be selected in the National Women's Hockey League (renamed the Premier Hockey Federation - PHF in 2021). I was selected 14th overall by the Buffalo Beauts where I played for three seasons and then one season for the Montreal Force before the PHF ceased operations. I spent 2023/2024 playing for Leksands IF in the Swedish Hockey League.

Throughout my career, I have amassed an impressive list of accolades including U Sports All Canadian in 2018 and 2020.  Yet, beyond the statistics and accolades, what sets me apart is my unwavering dedication to paving the way for the next generation of female hockey players.

Driven by my desire to give back to the sport that has given me so much, I am embarking on a new chapter in my journey and established Peak Performance Female Training. I’ve had many amazing coaches and role models throughout my hockey career and I am excited to pass along everything I have learned. With this program, I aim to create a nurturing and empowering environment where young female players can hone their skills, build confidence, and forge lifelong friendships.

I plan to approach Peak Performance with the same drive and determination that has propelled my success on the ice. I invite young female athletes to join me on a journey of growth, camaraderie, and the sheer joy of playing the greatest game in the world.

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