Coaching Staff

Hometown: Houghton, MI (birthplace of professional hockey)

Coaching Experience:

• 18U State Champions (2 years)
• 18U State Runner-Up (2 years)
• 7+ years coaching 8U, 10U, 12U and 18U teams, focusing on player development at all levels.
• 3 years Head Coach for Wyoming Pronghorns.

Certifications:

• USA Hockey Level 4 certified
• USA Hockey Certified for 8U, 10U, 12U.
• Safe Sport Certified

Owner of Tape2Tape Hockey Training, LLC.

Jeff has a true passion for the game of hockey and believes every ice time should be an opportunity to help players grow and reach their full potential. He aims to create an engaging and challenging environment where players can develop their skills, both on and off the ice.

Hometown: Rochester, NY

Coaching Experience:

• 6 years coaching with Jackson Youth Hockey (U6, U8, U10, and U12 teams)
• 3 years coaching with the Wyoming Pronghorns (U10 and U12 teams)
• 8 years specializing in goalie coaching (U6, U8, U10, U12, and Bantam levels)

Certifications:

• USA Hockey Level 4 Certified
• USA Hockey Certified for U6, U8, U10, U12, and U14
• Safe Sport Certified

Dan is dedicated to fostering growth and development in players of all ages and skill levels, with a particular focus on goalies. His goal is to help them refine their skills, improve their game awareness, and deepen their understanding of hockey strategies and techniques.

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Austin, along with his wife Tiera, moved to Pinedale in April 2023. Austin played youth hockey with Wisconsin AAA and the Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (12U-18U). After a brief Junior A career with the Wisconsin Wilderness in the SIJHL, he began coaching with the Milwaukee Jr. Admirals AAA. Over nine years (2012-2021), Austin coached various age groups (10U-18U), holding both Assistant and Head Coach roles, and served as a Program Skill and Skating Development Coach.

In addition to coaching, Austin was a Lead Instructor and Skating Development Specialist with SEH Development Group (Scorer’s Edge Hockey), focusing on private and small-group skill development for players from youth to junior, college, and professional levels. Before moving to Pinedale, Austin worked as a coach and instructor with Route 1 Hockey in Green Bay, WI (2021-2023).