I currently serve as an assistant coach for the Post University Women's Ice Hockey team, an NCAA Division I program in Connecticut. I have been involved in hockey for over 25 years, taking on a variety of coaching and player development roles across youth, college, and adaptive hockey programs. Before joining Post, I spent four years as head coach of the Auburn University Women's Hockey Team, where I was named College Hockey South Women's Division Coach of the Year, and I continue to serve the program as General Manager. I also help lead several grassroots efforts to grow the game in the Southeast, particularly in areas where hockey is still gaining a foothold. That includes starting girls' teams, running veteran and special hockey programs, and organizing community street hockey events.
I work closely with players through team practices, individual sessions, and development camps, and I also enjoy supporting fellow coaches through clinics and shared learning opportunities. My coaching philosophy is rooted in educational psychology, with a strong focus on motivation, building confidence, and development over the long term both on and off the ice.
My primary interest lies in coaching education and development. I apply learning theories such as self determination theory, adult learning theory, and self regulated learning to create more effective coach education experiences. I aim to design coach development environments that promote reflection, autonomy, and continuous improvement by helping coaches become more adaptive, motivated, and focused on the learner in their own practice.
Level 5 Coaching Certification
USA Hockey
2026-02-27
Assistant Coach
Post University Women's Hockey (NCAA D1)
2026-08-17 - Present
Head Coach
Auburn University Women's Hockey (ACHA W2)
2022-08-20 - 2026-03-01
PhD Educational Psychology
Auburn University
2024-08-19
Pursuing a PhD to investigate how educational psychology can actively shape and improve coaching education in ice hockey, focusing on motivation, lifelong learning, and coach development in non-traditional and under-resourced settings.
BS in Foreign Languages (Arabic & Persian)
United States Military Academy
2011-06-27 - 2015-05-23
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