About TOP Sports Whitby

Meet Our General Manager

Chris Ordanis, General Manager

Chris Ordanis

General Manager

Chris Ordanis brings over 26 years of teaching, coaching, and leadership experience to TOP Sports Whitby. A long-standing educator with the Durham District School Board, Chris has dedicated his career to shaping students and athletes both in the classroom and on the playing field. As a Physical and Health Educator and Department Head of School Athletics, he’s been a driving force in promoting active, healthy lifestyles and building leadership through sport.

His coaching background spans hockey and soccer at every level—from grassroots house leagues to junior programs—for both boys and girls. Beyond the sidelines, Chris has been a trusted leader with provincial governing bodies, working to expand opportunities for young athletes across Ontario.

Chris also co-founded Kick Start Athletics, a Whitby-based soccer development program designed to grow skills, confidence, and a love of the game. With a proven track record in athlete development and a deep commitment to community, he leads with a thoughtful, high-standards, athlete-first approach.

Chris is a proud Whitby resident, having raised two NCAA-level athletes through the minor systems and is intimately familiar with the youth sports landscape. If you have any questions about our programs, feel free to reach out using the contact info below!

At-a-Glance
  • General Manager, TOP Sports Whitby
  • 26+ years with Durham District School Board (DDSB)
  • Department Head, School Athletics
  • Extensive coaching background: hockey & soccer (boys & girls)
  • Co-founder, Kick Start Athletics (Whitby)
  • Chair, Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations

Contact Chris

Email: chris@topsports.ca

Phone: (905) 925-1829

TOP Sports

Meet the Team

Program Directors

Tom Waud

Tom Waud

Technical Director, TOP Soccer

Tom is a native of London, England where he graduated from the University of Worcester with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Sport and Exercise Science. Tom currently holds a Children's License and Youth License from Canada Soccer, as well as his Canada 'C' Coaching License, FA Level Two, CONCACAF 'B' License, and is a certified NCCP Coach Evaluator. Tom has a 10+ years of high-school teaching experience in England, and worked previously at North Toronto Soccer Club.

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Tom is a native of London, England where he graduated from the University of Worcester with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Sport and Exercise Science. Tom currently holds a Children's License and Youth License from Canada Soccer, as well as his Canada 'C' Coaching License, FA Level Two, CONCACAF 'B' License, and is a certified NCCP Coach Evaluator. Tom has a 10+ years of high-school teaching experience in England, and worked previously at North Toronto Soccer Club.
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Bennett Drake

Bennett Drake

Technical Director, TOP Lacrosse

Bennett has been the Technical Director of TOP Lacrosse since 2023 after a lengthy playing career at the University of Albany Division 1 lacrosse team, where he led the team to 4x NCAA tournament appearances, 3x 'Elite 8' appearances, and 3x America East Championships. Bennett also currently serves as the Director of Scouting, Video Coordinator, and U.S. Scout for the Ottawa Black Bears in the National Lacrosse League, and holds coaching certifications through the National Coaching Certification Program and Hockey Canada.

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Bennett has been the Technical Director of TOP Lacrosse since 2023 after a lengthy playing career at the University of Albany Division 1 lacrosse team, where he led the team to 4x NCAA tournament appearances, 3x 'Elite 8' appearances, and 3x America East Championships. Bennett also currently serves as the Director of Scouting, Video Coordinator, and U.S. Scout for the Ottawa Black Bears in the National Lacrosse League, and holds coaching certifications through the National Coaching Certification Program and Hockey Canada.
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Cassandra Cansick

Cassandra Cansick

Camp Director, TOP Sports Camps

Known to just about everyone as Cass, Cassandra brings 20+ years of camp experience to her role as Director of TOP Sports Camps. Before joining TOP, she spent over a decade at Onondaga Camp as Assistant Director of Camp Life, where she managed day-to-day programming, camper wellness, risk management, and a team of 150+ seasonal staff. Cass is a calm, community-first leader with a genuine gift for making every camper and staff member feel supported and seen.

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Known to just about everyone as Cass, Cassandra brings 20+ years of camp experience to her role as Director of TOP Sports Camps. Before joining TOP, she spent over a decade at Onondaga Camp as Assistant Director of Camp Life, where she managed day-to-day programming, camper wellness, risk management, and a team of 150+ seasonal staff. Cass is a calm, community-first leader with a genuine gift for making every camper and staff member feel supported and seen.
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Maribeth De Leon

Maribeth De Leon

Marketing & Operations Coordinator

Maribeth joined the TOP Sports team in 2023 after graduating from the Humber College Sport Management program. Maribeth's primary focus at TOP Sports is on operations, human resources, and marketing, ensuring our parents, coaches, and players have the best experience possible while at our club.

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Maribeth joined the TOP Sports team in 2023 after graduating from the Humber College Sport Management program. Maribeth's primary focus at TOP Sports is on operations, human resources, and marketing, ensuring our parents, coaches, and players have the best experience possible while at our club.
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Amber Jo Stevenson

Amber Jo Stevenson

Grassroots Program Coordinator

Amber oversees our year-round sports camps and recreational programs and is the epitome of what rec sports should be all about! Her infectious energy, positivity, and passion set the tone each day! Amber is an avid athlete and brings over a decade's worth of youth sports coaching experience to help our young athletes learn and grow.

In addition to her role as Assistant Director of TOP Sports Camps, Amber also serves as Grassroots Program Coordinator, overseeing the TOP Soccer and TOP Hockey recreation programs.

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Amber oversees our year-round sports camps and recreational programs and is the epitome of what rec sports should be all about! Her infectious energy, positivity, and passion set the tone each day! Amber is an avid athlete and brings over a decade's worth of youth sports coaching experience to help our young athletes learn and grow. In addition to her role as Assistant Director of TOP Sports Camps, Amber also serves as Grassroots Program Coordinator, overseeing the TOP Soccer and TOP Hockey recreation programs.
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