Jeff Ovens

Chief Revenue Officer

Jeff is an educator who worked as a teacher in the Foothills School Division from 2010 – 2015 and believes positive relationships can inspire young people to be the best they can be. Over the past 10 years Jeff has been building leading edge educational programs in both the academic and athletic areas.

Jeff is passionate leader who believes motivation through positive relationships can impact people on an emotional, physical, and spiritual level; and works to leverage student-athlete's passion for sport to open doors after it.

Work & Coaching Experience:
  • Founder, Village Sports 2020 - present
  • Co-Founder, Global Sport Academy Group 2014 - 2020
  • Vice-President, Business Development, Global Sport Academy Group 2015 - 2019
  • Teacher, Foothills School Division - 2010-2015
    • Quest for Success
    • Hockey Canada Skills Academy
    • FSD Peak Athletics
  • Director of Player Development, Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL - 2010-2015
  • President-STIX Hockey Academy - 2011-2015

Jeff grew up in King City, Ontario and played multiple sports well into high school. In fact, his favourite sport was originally basketball. After graduation, Jeff chose to attend Queen's University where he played 2 years of Jr. Hockey and then 5 years of CIS hockey. During this time he was a 5-time Academic All-Canadian.

Jeff currently lives in Calgary with his fiance Jessica and their son Jack. On weekends Jeff likes to travel to the mountains to ski and mountain bike.

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