Experience

Webb School of Knoxville
• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Instructor of English

  • Jul 2019 - Present


University of Notre Dame

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Assistant to the Coaching Staff

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Responsibilities  Practice and game preparation, video analysis of team and individuals, player development assessments, statistical and analytic study related to personnel and scheme. Notable Accomplishments  NCAA Northeast Regional Champions; Manchester, NH.  NCAA Frozen Four; Chicago, IL. Responsibilities  Practice and game preparation, video analysis of team and individuals, player development assessments, statistical and analytic study related to personnel and scheme. Notable Accomplishments  NCAA Northeast Regional Champions; Manchester, NH.  NCAA Frozen Four; Chicago, IL.



University of Massachusetts Amherst

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Hockey Coach

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2016

  RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for all aspects of on-ice teaching, game preparation and game management. • Implemented recruiting philosophy and coordinated efforts. • Directed and supervised seven staff and support personnel. • Managed $425,000+ operational and $700,000+ scholarship budget. • Worked in concert with Executive Director for Development on fund/friend-raising efforts and alumni outreach. • Liaison with Compliance, Admissions, and Academic Services. • Weekly “UMass Hockey Radio Show” on WHMP Radio. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Won 1st game behind bench in front of largest home opening crowd in UMass history. • Ledyard National Bank Classic Champions, 2012-2013 • Set UMass program record for power play efficiency, 2013-2014 • 1st Hockey East Association tournament victory since 2009, 3/6/2015 • Won the longest game in NCAA history (5OT; 151:42), 3/6/2015 • Mentored 27 All-Academic Team Selections, 5 NHL draft selections, 1 All-Hockey East Rookie selection, 1 All-Hockey East Honorable Mention selection. • Committed five NHL draft picks and two players who appeared on Central Scouting’s Watch List, helped produce players that have played in 80+ NHL games to date.



University of Vermont

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Head Hockey Coach

  • Jun 2003 - Jul 2012

  Responsibilities • Responsible for all aspects of on-ice teaching and game preparation. • Have directed both the forwards, defense and special teams units; managed line match-ups. • Analyze opponent's video, prepare written scouting reports and video clips, and present to team (XOS Digital Video Editing). • Implement recruiting philosophy, direct efforts, and coordinate staff. • Liaison with Office of Admissions, Director of Compliance and Academic Services for Student-Athletes. • “Coaches’ Circle” presentations to Victory Club membership. • Post-game interview/analysis for WVMT Radio and CatamounTV. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Consecutive NCAA National Tournament appearances. • 2009 NCAA Frozen Four Semi-finalists and East Regional Champion. • #3 ranking, 2009 final USA Today poll; highest in program’s history. • NCAA Public Recognition Award, top 10 APR in Division I hockey. • Head Coach selected Hockey East Coach of the Year, 2008; Finalist for National Coach of the Year 2008 & 2009. • 2008 Hockey East Finalist. • Recruited nation’s 11th best Class of 2014 and 13th best Class of 2009 according to insidecollegehockey.com. • Mentored 42 All-Academic Team Selections, 1 Hobey Baker Finalist, 1 Hockey Humanitarian Finalist, 1 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award Finalist, 10 NHL draft selections, 1 First Team All-American, 1 First Team All-Hockey East, 1 First Team All-ECAC, 2 First Team All-New England, 5 All-Rookie selections, 1 ECAC Rookie of the Year, 1 New England Rookie of the Year, 1 ECAC Defensive Defenseman of the Year and 5 All-Hockey East Honorable Mention selections.

• Assistant Hockey Coach

  • Jun 1999 - May 2003

  Responsibilities • Responsible for all aspects of on-ice teaching and game preparation. • Directed the defensemen, penalty kill, and power play units. • Analyzed opponent's video, prepared written scouting reports and video clips, presented to team (Pinnacle Digital Video Editing). • Observed and evaluated prospective student/athletes; conducted on- and off-campus recruiting. • Liaison with Office of Academic Services for Student-Athletes, Office of First Year of Studies, Office of Life Skills, and Office of Compliance. • Created "Notre Dame Team Handbook and Playbook." • Post-game interview/analysis for WDND Radio. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Recruited nation’s 2nd best Class of 2007 according to Red Line Report. • Mentored 2 Academic All-Americans, 1 Hockey Humanitarian Finalist, 11 NHL draft selections, 4 CCHA All-Conference selections, 2 CCHA All-Rookie Team members, and 8 members of U.S. Junior National Team.



USA Hockey

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Volunteer

  • May 1990 - Aug 2001

  • Appointed Assistant Coach for USA U-18 Select team that earned a 2nd place finish in the Four Nations Tournament in Slovakia (2000). • Selected to coach National Junior Olympic tournaments (1996-2001). • Worked as evaluator of Atlantic District Select Tryouts (1996-2001). • Chosen to attend USA Hockey's Program of Merit (Colorado Springs 1993; Lake Placid 2001, 2002). • Prepared Mexico's Junior Olympic team for their first international competition (1990). • Served as Assistant to Coaching Achievement Program Director for the Central (1990) and Atlantic (1992-96) Districts.



Union College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Hockey Coach

  • Jun 1996 - May 1999

  Responsibilities • Responsible for all aspects of on-ice teaching and game preparation. • Bench management duties included directing the defensemen. • Analyzed videotape and produced written scouting reports. • Charged with implementation of recruiting philosophy, direction of efforts, and coordination of staff. • Observed and evaluated prospective student/athletes, conducted on- and off-campus recruiting. • Liaison with Admission Office and Financial Aid Office. • Processed NCAA Clearinghouse/compliance issues. • Assisted in creation of strength and conditioning program. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Head Coach selected ECAC Coach of the Year, 1996. • Guided team to best season in Division I history of program. • Mentored 1 First Team All-American, 1 NHL draft selection, 2 ECAC All-Rookie Team members, 1 ECAC Goalie of the Year, 1 ECAC Best Defensive Defenseman, 2 ECAC All-Conference Selections.



The Hill School

• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Dean of Students, Instructor of English, Head Hockey Coach

  • Jun 1991 - May 1996

  •Dean of Students • Accountable for student/residential life and discipline. • Restructured School's Disciplinary Policy and Student Handbook. • Designed and implemented school-wide Advisor System. • Chaired Student-Faculty Senate and Discipline Committee. • Member of Executive Committee, Crisis Management Team, Admissions Voting Committee. Head of Hockey Program • Revitalized and strengthened program, improved team record. • Expanded program to include three teams through recruiting efforts. • Successfully organized annual "Hockey Alumni Weekend." Instructor of English • Taught English Literature, Honors English Literature, World Literature, Honors World Literature and various literature electives. • Designed and implemented classroom cooperative learning program.



Erie Golden Blades

• Professional Hockey Player

  • Jan 1987 - Apr 1987

  Atlantic Coast Hockey League Atlantic Coast Hockey League


Enschede Lions
• Netherlands
• Spectator Sports
• Professional Hockey Player

  • Aug 1986 - Dec 1986