Program Coordinator, Hockey Programming / Rink Operations Supervisor - Salt Lake City Sports Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
(2021-05)
Transitioned through progressively expanding responsibilities and roles, focused on facilitating comprehensive hockey program oversight, including developing, administering, and directing all facets of hockey programs, spanning lower-level youth in-house hockey, learn-to-play initiatives, and the intermediate Lightning Youth Travel B program.
- Ensure alignment with community needs and expectations within strict budget and scope of programming parameters by collaborating with Salt Lake City County leadership, participants, parents, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Drive efficient ice schedule management by optimizing ice reservations and ensuring smooth operations, overseeing the meticulous scheduling of games and practices for in-house hockey, travel, high school, and adult leagues.
- Financial Administration: Managed the submission of invoices for ice reservations.
- Prioritize financial stability and operational efficiency by managing vendor relations, team administrations, and community bookings to manage the submission of invoices and collection of payments for ice reservations, ensuring optimal program execution.
- Foster a culture of safety and excellence by guaranteeing all programs operate in strict compliance with USA Hockey standards.
- Streamline identification and ranking processes for participant evaluation and team selection by coordinating tryouts and coaches.
- Excel at tournament planning and execution by leveraging extensive experience coordinating and hosting tournaments: Independently plan and execute the annual Lightning Spring Fling Tournament involving 60 teams and hundreds of players. Collaboratively support the annual Grizzly Cup involving 150 teams and thousands of players.
Director / State Camp Director, Boys & Girls Programming - Utah Development Camp Selections - Salt Lake City, UT
(2019-04)
Led all camp operations, from coordinating 20 coaches and 150 boys and girls to actively designing on-ice drills, coordinating ice schedules, and maintaining communication with the Rocky Mountain District regarding participants advancing to USA Hockey camps.
- Successfully coordinated the seamless organization and execution of a comprehensive development camp weekend showcasing organizational and logistical expertise in recruiting coaches and scheduling ice.
- Ensured efficient expense management and strong financial acumen by managing budgets and overseeing billing for players, coaches' hotels, and other expenses related to development camps.
- Spearheaded the recruitment of qualified coaches for development camps, contributing to the overall success and development of players by maximizing the quality of the coaching.
- Implemented strategies to optimize financial resources, cost-effective planning, and allocation of funds for camp operations.
Co-director / Director of Hockey - Jr. Grizzlies, 16U Tier II Program - Salt Lake City, UT
(2018-05)
Elevated from Co-director to lead Director of Hockey role, collaborating with the board of directors, coaches, and volunteer infrastructure on strategic planning initiatives to align coaching, player development, and operational efficiencies within clearly defined organizational objectives.
- Enhance organizational competitiveness through effective player development strategies, innovative coaching, and a culture of continuous improvement and success-driven goalsetting.
- Ensure alignment of organizational goals and coaching excellence standards by partnering with the board of directors to strategically evaluate, select, and support coaches.
- Maximize skill development for athletes through implemented comprehensive player development programs, including in-season and out-of-season training sessions.
- Coordinate transparent player evaluations, provide valuable insights for performance improvement, and foster a culture of accountability and high ethical standards for team enhancement and development.
- Strive to constantly enhance coaching quality by establishing a robust coaching support system that fosters a high standard of coaching excellence within the organization and increases player / team performance.
- Implement continuous feedback mechanisms that promote continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving needs.
- Achieved increased player skill levels by implementing targeted in-season and off-season training sessions.
Director, Mite House League & ADM Programming - Atlanta Ice Forum - Atlanta, GA
(2006-06 - 2015)
Developed and implemented a Mite program aligned with the USA Hockey American Developmental Model (ADM), establishing structured practice programs and ensuring consistent on-ice training sessions for optimal player development.
- Achieved a remarkable success rate, with more than 80% of program participants progressing to Squirt Travel, Squirt House, and Mite Advance teams, showcasing the effectiveness of the developmental program.
- Maintained and exceeded USA Hockey standards, ensuring the program's adherence to quality benchmarks and contributing to the overall development of young players.
- Transformed volunteer engagement and support across all facets of programming by fostering buy-in for initiatives and demonstrating a positive impact on community involvement: Successfully quadrupled the number of volunteers on the ice within one year. Delivered a 25% increase in volunteer support, both off and on ice.
- Delivered effective financial planning and resource allocation for program success by establishing responsible seasonal budgets.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by implementing effective coaching strategies and enhancing overall program quality.
Team Leader - USA Hockey, Western Regional High-Performance Camp - Colorado Springs, CO
(2017)
Head Coach, 16U AA - Jr. Grizzlies - Salt Lake City, UT
(2018 - 2023)
Instructor - USA Hockey Coaching Clinics
(2005)
Head Coach, 14U – 16U - Outliers - Salt Lake City, UT
(2015 - 2018)
Head Coach, Power Skating Coach, 12U – 16U - Jr. Thrashers/Atlanta Phoenix - Atlanta, GA
(2006 - 2015)
Instructor - Learn to Skate Program - Atlanta, GA
(2006 - 2015)
Coach, 14U - USA Hockey Southeast District Camp - Nashville, TN / Kent, Ohio
(2009 - 2014)
Assistant Coach, 10U – 16U - Dual State Huskies - Tyngsboro, MA
(1996 - 2005)
