I
am an experienced and focused person with real passion for Skating and Skill
Development in today’s fast paced game. I
have been very fortunate to play and coach against top Hockey Nations
throughout Europe and have absorbed and developed many teaching techniques that
I am looking forward to passing on to the athletes I work with.
I am a very detailed and technical based coach and Instructor. I believe the
old theory of 10,000 repetitions to master a skill can be drastically reduced
through delivering a detailed progression based plan and information to the
athlete. This higher level of detail helps the athlete to absorb the information
with more focus.
Experience
Skills Coach / Player Development
Toronto Marlies Hockey Club AHL
November 2014 – Present (2 years 4 months)Ricoh Centre / MasterCard Centre
Developing MLSE's protected players and Prospects. Working on all game related skills with players. Using video analysis and feedback to help the players grow and improve their skill sets. Providing progressive teaching methods to help the players reach their highest levels of performance and technique efficiency.
Skating and Skills Pro Instructor
Nashville Predators
July 2013 – 2013 (less than a year)Greater Nashville Area, TN
Instructed Skating and Skills at the Nashville Predators 2013 Development Camp
Head Coach
Valpellice Bulldogs Series A Italy
May 2003 – April 2006 (3 years)Bracknell UK
Managed players contracts and salary cap. Controlled housing, travel and equipment budgets. Designed Corporate Sponsorship packages. Game day merchandising and Team branding awareness.
Honors & Awards
Playing and Coaching Highlights
Coach of the Year
British Ice Hockey Association
April 2005
Recieved the Award after winning the League Championship and the Winter Cup. Findus British National League.
IIHF Hockey World Championships Bronze Medal Pool B
IIHF