Dan Arel is the head coach of the San Diego Jr. Gulls 14U AA team and assistant coach for the club’s 16U AA team. He is also an advisor to the San Diego Sabers USPHL club overseeing their Team Culture & Development. He also serves as a coaching consultant, working with coaches around the world to develop effective, player-focused strategies. In 2020, he was honored as the San Diego Gulls Foundation Coach of the Year. Dan can be reached at dan@coacharel.com.
Coaching Certifications
Level 4
USA Hockey
2021-08-20
Goalie Bronze
USA Hockey
2021-01-01
Coaching Experiences
Team Culture & Development Advisor
San Diego Sabers
2025-07-09 - Present
I work with the staff and players of the USPHL's San Diego Sabers to help create and maintain a positive team culture and work with players on leadership development for their lives on and off the ice.
Head Coach
San Diego Jr. Gulls
2025-06-01 - Present
Head coach of the clubs 14U AA team
Assistant Coach
San Diego Jr. Gulls
2024-08-25 - Present
Assistant coach of the 14U AA (2024-25), and 16U AA (2025-26).
