I am a proud OG of The Coaches Site. I've been in and around the game of hockey for over 50 years, strongly believing in both playing and coaching for the love of the game. I played youth hockey and New England Prep in CT, college rec hockey and in various beer leagues including a CA State Amateur Championship in 1994. I come from a deeply rooted hockey family with both my father and Uncle having played NCAA Division One at St. Lawrence University and Dartmouth College respectively. My father later coached both youth and collegiate hockey. My own D1 passion didn't quite measure up to D1 skill, but I enjoyed three years playing soccer for St. Lawrence University and countless hours at Appleton Arena, often called the "best college barn" in America. I enjoyed a long career in corporate America, consulting to global organizations on connecting human capital strategy to business objectives and following, started coaching as a second career. Other highlights are included in my Coaching Profile, including highly valued time with the Anaheim Ducks Youth Hockey Organization. Having started coaching later in life, I have countless mentors to thank for all their help in “catching up fast” and for their guidance both on and off the ice. This includes special thanks to The Coaches Site for its role in both coaching education and industry networking, in what has always been my life's passion. Thank you for taking the time to visit my Profile page.
HIGHLIGHTS OF PERSONAL COACHING PHILOSOPHY
With a lifetime in and around ice hockey, I’m passionate about sharing the love of the game, paying it forward and fostering the many life lessons learned from sport. I believe coaching youth sports is a privilege, with an obligation to continually learn and grow, serving as teacher, mentor and ongoing student of the game. In turn, helping young players to be the best they can be, both now and in the future, on and off the ice.
Hockey Advanced Analytics
Sports Management Worldwide
2022-10-01
Advanced concepts in Hockey Analytics including industry resources
Mastermind Coach, The Psychology of Coaching
CEP Mindset
2021-01-01
Coaching principles on the mental game
Mastermind Coach, The Psychology of Coaching
CEP Mindset
2021-01-01
Coaching principles on the mental game
USA Hockey Level 4 Coach
USA Hockey
2020-07-01
Formal coach certification process under USA Hockey
Hockey GM and Scouting
Sports Management Worldwide
2020-01-01
Principles of Hockey GM role and Scouting Tips and Resources
Hockey Player Development
Sports Management Worldwide
2020-01-01
Principles of Hockey Player Development with Mike Johnston, Head Coach WHL and Former Coach NHL
Transformational Coaching
Changing the Game Project
2020-01-01
Principles in people side of coaching including communication, caring, culture creation
Coaching for Winning and Life Lessons
Positive Coaching Alliance
2019-01-01
Principles of transformational coaching and coaching communications
Certified Hockey Skating Coach, Level 1
Institute for Hockey Research (Mike Bracko)
2018-01-01
Hockey skating principles including for speed, balance and on-ice execution
Top Shelf Trainer
Anaheim Ducks Youth Hockey Organization
2019-01-01 - 2022-06-01
Lead Trainer, Learning and Development: Coach onboarding; Newsletters content manager; Coordinator of High School Coach Volunteer Program
Youth Hockey Coach
Anaheim Ducks Youth Hockey Organization
2016-01-01 - 2022-06-01
Head Coach/Assistant Coach of all age groups; Community-based programs for adaptive hockey including Special Needs, Military Warrior; Hockey for the Blind and Hockey for the Deaf. Lead Coach, NHL Learn to Play Initiative and Other Initiation Programs, Adult and Youth
BA, Government w/ Psychology and English
St. Lawrence University
1978-09-01 - 1982-06-01
Various course work in primary major and two minors.
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Whether you're stepping behind the bench for the first time or you're a seasoned minor hockey coach gearing up for another season, The Competitive Curriculum Series is your all-in-one toolkit to start strong and stay on track.
Whether you're stepping behind the bench for the first time or you're a seasoned minor hockey coach gearing up for another season, The Competitive Curriculum Series is your all-in-one toolkit to start strong and stay on track.
Whether you're stepping behind the bench for the first time or you're a seasoned minor hockey coach gearing up for another season, The Competitive Curriculum Series is your all-in-one toolkit to start strong and stay on track.
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