Meet the Urgency Mentoring Team

Founder and Player Mentor

Sam Shaheen is the Founder of Urgency Mentoring, and has a diverse hockey background, encompassing playing, coaching and mentoring. Sam excels at Player Promotion, with 17 players committed to NCAA D1 and more than 100 total collegiate commitments.

Currently, Sam is the Assistant Coach of the NAHL Maryland Black Bears, finalist in the 2024 Robertson Cup. Previously, Sam was Head Coach of the USPHL Motor City Gamblers and Detroit Fighting Irish. His playing career included a league championship with the New York Aviators, as well as a season with the Glacier Nationals.

Director of Player Development 

Brian Barker is a seasoned hockey veteran with a rich history both on and off the ice. Brian began his collegiate hockey career with two seasons at Northern Michigan University, before transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Superior. There, he made an indelible mark by leading the team to the NCAA Division III Frozen Four championship game in 1997, showcasing his leadership and talent on a national stage.

Brian has coached at De La Salle Collegiate High School, Notre Dame Preparatory, and Orchard Lake St. Mary. His coaching career has been marked by a commitment to developing young athletes, instilling in them the skills, discipline, and love for the game that have defined his own journey.

Mentor

Jesse is a former Assistant Captain of the Maryland Black Bears in the NAHL, a team which he played for over parts of four seasons. Prior to joining the Black Bears, Jesse played AAA with Boston Hockey Academy, Team Maryland, and the Palmyra Black Knights. Currently committed to attend SUNY-Oswego, Jesse has experience playing in the USHL and NAHL, as well as various levels of AAA and AA.

Jesse began mentoring with a goal to develop his clients and help then grow their game. He wants to help his clients reach their full potential both on and off the ice, and he is committed to doing so.