Meet Josh Hardiman

RELM Sports is excited to have Josh Hardiman lead our Hockey Operations for our regular season teams, including our USPHL (Junior), and NAPHL (18U, 16U, & 14U) Wranglers Teams!

Josh lead our RELM Sports Academy students in daily development practices throughout the duration of the academic school year, assisting each of our academy students to advance or stay at the same level as they were for the upcoming season. Players advanced from House League to Rep A, and others advanced from AA to AAA. Josh’s passion and knowledge for development of each of our students, as well as our players inside of our program, has remained strong.

To get in contact with Josh, email him at josh@RELMSports.com

Player & Coaching Background:

Josh Hardiman, is a Canadian former junior hockey defenseman who has transitioned into a respected coach and skills developer. Hardiman played two seasons in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), first with the Kingston Voyageurs in 2015–16, where he tallied 28 points in 47 games, and then with the Markham Royals in 2016–17, posting 21 points over 53 games.

After concluding his playing career, he quickly made an impact off the ice, starting as a video and assistant coach with Kingston and later serving as an assistant coach with the Trenton Golden Hawks from 2019 to 2022. Hardiman joined the Powassan Voodoos of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League in 2022, taking on roles as associate coach, video coach, and strength & conditioning lead. His coaching resume also includes representing Team NOJHL East and Team Canada East at the World Junior A Challenge.

In 2024, Josh joined RELM Sports Academy in Kingston as an on-ice skills coach, where he now focuses on defensive skills, special teams, video analytics, and individualized development programs. With a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion from St. Lawrence College, fluency in both English and French, and deep technical knowledge in platforms like Hudl and Instat, Hardiman is recognized for his ability to connect with players and help them rediscover their love for the game. His coaching style blends passion, technical insight, and mentorship, making him a valuable presence in the Canadian hockey development landscape.