Meet The Team
Cassandra Cansick
Camp Director
Cassandra — or Cass, as she’s known to almost all campers, parents, and staff — brings more than 20 years of camp experience, leadership, and passion to her role as Director of TOP Sports Camps. Since joining the TOP Sports team, Cass has been the driving force behind our camp programs, leading with a clear vision to create an unforgettable sports camp experience where every child can grow, play, and thrive.
Before stepping into her role at TOP, Cass spent over a decade at one of Canada’s most well-known overnight camps — Onondaga Camp — where she served as the Assistant Director of Camp Life. In that role, Cass oversaw every detail of the camper experience, from day-to-day programming and camper wellness to risk management and emergency response. She also led a team of more than 150 seasonal staff, including Onondaga’s Section Head team, and played a central role in staff hiring, training, and leadership development. Her deep commitment to mentorship and team culture has shaped hundreds of young leaders who now work in education, coaching, recreation, and beyond.
Cass is equal parts strategic thinker and community builder. She brings a calm, thoughtful presence to everything she does, with a strong understanding of the operational backbone required to run safe and dynamic camps. She also knows that at the heart of every great program is connection — and Cass has a true gift for making everyone, from first-time campers to seasoned staff, feel seen and supported.
Her leadership at TOP Sports Camps has already been transformative. From refining programming and strengthening camper support systems, to elevating the training experience for our coaches and counsellors, Cass has set a new standard for excellence across the board. She is a passionate advocate for youth development, physical literacy, and play — and she works tirelessly to make sure every camper leaves TOP Sports Camps feeling more confident, more capable, and more connected than when they arrived.
When she’s not crafting up the next fun program, you can usually find Cass swapping stories with staff, troubleshooting with a walkie-talkie in hand, or cheering the loudest during camp competitions. She’s the kind of leader who remembers every camper’s name — and the kind of mentor who inspires young staff to become their best selves.
With Cass at the helm, TOP Sports Camps continues to grow as a place where fun meets purpose, and where every child is welcomed with open arms. If you have any questions about TOP Sports Camps, or just want to touch base about our upcoming programs, Cass can be reached at cass@topsports.ca.
Regional Camp Directors
Dave Montelpare
Regional Director — Oakville
David Montelpare is a lifelong coach and youth mentor with more than 15 years of experience developing young athletes. An Oakville native, David first discovered his passion for coaching as a high school student with the Minor Oaks Hockey Association, where that early experience laid the foundation for a long and dedicated career in youth sports leadership. He now serves as the General Manager of our Oakville location, where he leads program development, staff management, and long-term planning across all sports and camps.
Contact: david@topsports.ca
Tevi Mandel
Regional Director — York Region
Tevi Mandel is the General Manager of TOP Sports York Region, bringing a lifelong passion for sport, strong community roots, and a wealth of coaching and leadership experience to the role. A Toronto native with family roots in the Thornhill area, Tevi joined TOP Sports in 2022 as a Head Coach and quickly emerged as a trusted leader within the organization. His dedication to youth development, professionalism, and team-first mindset earned him a promotion to General Manager, where he now oversees all programming, staff, and development in the York Region.
Contact: tevi@topsports.ca
Assistant Camp Directors
Amber Jo Stevenson
Assistant Director — Sports Camps
Amber oversees our year-round sports camps and is the epitome of what summer camp should be all about! Her infectious energy, positivity, and passion set the tone each morning, and she brings the heat every day at camp! Amber is an avid athlete and brings over a decade’s worth of youth sports coaching experience to help our campers learn and grow. In addition to her role as Assistant Director, Amber also serves at Grassroots Program Coordinator at TOP Sports, overseeing the TOP Soccer and TOP Hockey recreation programs.
Contact: amber@topsports.ca
Brendan Mori
Assistant Director — Hockey Camps
As passionate as he is skilled, Brendan brings nearly a decade of experience coaching minor hockey, running hockey camps, and developing on-ice skills. In his role as Assistant Director, he oversees our year-round hockey camps and works closely with our coaching staff to ensure our high standards and skill development curriculum are consistently implemented. Brendan plays a key role in shaping the camper experience, mentoring coaches, and driving the growth of our hockey camps.
Contact: brendan@topsports.ca