Owner / Coach
Brendan Heayden
Co-Founder / Coach
Max Burum
Our Coaches
Before establishing himself in the coaching and player development side of the game, Brendan Heayden honed his skills in youth hockey in Massachusetts. By the end of his high school career, he had become one of the all-time point leader's and the first player in the program's history to start and play at the varsity level as an 8th grader. Brendan then progressed to junior hockey, where he captained the NE Knights and played over 100 junior games. After his playing career concluded in the EHL with the WEHC, Brendan transitioned immediately into coaching, working as the director for Vikings Hockey Club.
Coach Brendan
Coach Mitch grew up in Lincoln, Rhode Island, where he began his hockey journey. After playing youth hockey in Rhode Island, he advanced to junior hockey in the NAHL, playing for the Bismarck Bobcats and South Shore Kings. Mitch continued his hockey career at Salve Regina University before moving up to the professional level, playing in the ECHL for the Atlanta Gladiators, the Nashville Predators' ECHL affiliate. With extensive experience both on the ice and behind the bench, Mitch has spent numerous summers coaching youth players at various camps and clinics. He is dedicated to helping the next generation of hockey players achieve their goals and takes pride in serving as a role model for younger players aspiring to high-level careers.
Coach Mitch
Coach Max grew up in Marshfield, Massachusetts, where he played his youth hockey for the Bay State Breakers. He then advanced to play in D1 MIAA for Marshfield High School, where he was instrumental in leading his team to the state championship at TD Garden in 2018. Max continued his hockey journey in junior hockey, playing in the NA3 for the New England Knights and then moving to the EHL for the Walpole Express. Currently, Max plays Division 2 hockey for Saint Anselm College. In just two years, he has already achieved remarkable success, winning both the Division 2 championship and the NE-10 championship. Max is passionate about helping youth players develop their skills and achieve success at TL Elite.
Coach Max
Our goal extends beyond developing hockey players; we are committed to fostering personal growth. We aim to help our athletes become role models and leaders in their communities, equipped with the values that will serve them throughout their lives. At TL Elite Hockey, we don’t just build players—we build people.
Our Coaches Commitment
At TL Elite Hockey, our mission is to empower youth athletes by providing a comprehensive training environment that focuses on mastering the fundamentals of the game. Our fast-paced sessions, designed with high repetition and intensity, allow players to develop their skills at an accelerated rate. We believe that by instilling strong hockey fundamentals, we are not only shaping talented athletes but also nurturing individuals who embody leadership, discipline, and integrity both on and off the ice.
OUR MISSION
Harry gets so much out of the individual attention he’s provided give the small groups. Highly recommend!!
Gleb is super excited to practice!
This is by far my son’s favorite skills session. He is having fun and excelling in his development.