About
Player-centric coach who is growing increasingly frustrated by the modern youth hockey environment. Pay-to-play programs, uninvested coaches, money-grabs and program politics are ruining this sport for so many kids and young adults. Let's stop the madness!
Coaching Certifications
Coach Developer Academy
USA Hockey
2022-03-27
Training to teach USA Hockey CEP Courses
CEP Level 5
USA Hockey
2018-08-26
Great experience sharing and learning from other very invested coaches in Lake Placid, NY
Coaching Experiences
Head Coach & Founder
Valley Stream District Hockey Club
2014-09-01 - 2018-09-30
Founded this program at my son's HS. Great experiences for us both!
Asst. Coach
Long Island Spitfires Spring Selects
2014-04-01 - 2018-06-30
Spring Selects teams 14U, 16U, 18U. Won a few tournaments, such fun!
Head Coach & Founder
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point
2006-09-01 - Present
Formal Education
BS Marine Transportation
SUNY Maritime College
"Good times, bad times, you know I had my share..."