Volunteer Coaches And Staff

Our volunteers come from all over the U.S. and Canada! Many volunteers have been a part of AHIHA for over 30 years! Some are former players, parents, and others are educators, interpreters as well as college and professional coaches! Every one of our volunteers has a story to tell!


Coaching Staff

  • Emily Bruns

  • Angela Como

  • Sean Dee

  • Kevin Delaney

  • Eric Dillner

  • Kat Duncan

  • Rock Einersen

  • Miles Gates

  • Michele Gintoli

  • Jessica Goldberg

  • Joe Gotfryd

  • Tony Granato

  • Ben Johnson

  • Dave Lassonde

  • Tony McGaughey

  • Rick McGaughey, Jr.

  • Mark Pryor

  • Jim Siciliano

  • Susie Spector

  • Larry Sterczek

  • Gene Ubriaco

  • Jay Vendola

  • Bobby Whisler

  • Mike Wonoski

  • David Zimmerman

Equipment & Locker Room Staff

  • Brad Finley

  • Rob Malnory

  • Peter Michor

  • Bob Swatek

  • Brian Swatek

Health & Fitness Staff

  • Mike Bracko

  • Matthew Brancaleone

  • Libbey Breaker

  • Phil Buschbacher

  • Max Finley

  • Heidi Haller

  • Jenny Janczak

  • James Leonard

  • Toni Missbach

Interpreting Staff

  • Michelle Corrigan

  • Tina Scott

  • Michelle Ugron

Off-Ice Staff

  • Richie Dumas

  • Chris Finley

  • Karen Gintoli

  • Mark Goldberg

  • Linda Isenbarger

  • Cindy Kemphues

  • Debbie Rubino

  • Lex Tianhybiak

  • Karen Wonoski

All volunteers – including interpreters, coaches, on and off ice staff MUST register with USA Hockey. There are specific requirements for coaches that are different from other volunteers.

Important Information for our Coaches and Volunteer Staff.

USA HOCKEY REQUIREMENTS for Coaches and Volunteer Staff

Coaches:

USA Hockey has changed the Coaching Requirements for the 2021-2022 season. Please adhere to the following five requirements:

  1. Registration: All coaches must have a 2021-2022 USA Hockey Registration confirmation number. Visit https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/login_input.action to register.
  2. Coaching Clinics: Clinics are only offered September to December so don’t miss out. Be sure to register and attend the next level Coaching Certification Clinic during that time. To register for a clinic. View http://www.usahockey.com/page/show/893040-coach-clinic-login for a list of clinics in your area. You can only attend one clinic per season.
  3. Age Specific Modules: The online age specific modules for the age level of play you are coaching must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities and you cannot be added to a roster until completed. Please be sure to complete the Age Specific Module for the group you are coaching and if you plan to coach at AHIHA you must also complete the Disabled Module. Please visit https://usahcepmodules.flexxcoach.com for additional information.
  4. Safe Sport Training: All volunteers are required to complete the Safe Sport Training with USA Hockey. Please visit http://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining for details.
  5. Screening: All coaches are required to complete the NCSI National Screening process. Please visit http://www.usahockey.com/page/show/1327747-affiliate-background-check and proceed with the screening process.

Please send your USA Hockey Registration number, coaching level, modules completed, Safe Sport completion certificate and your Screening report to karen@ahiha.org once completed.

Volunteers:

Please adhere to the following three requirements:

  1. Registration: All volunteers must have a 2021-2022 USA Hockey Registration confirmation number. Visit https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/login_input.action to register.
  2. Safe Sport Training: All volunteers are required to complete the Safe Sport Training with USA Hockey. Please visit http://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining for details.
  3. Screening: All volunteers are required to complete the NCSI National Screening process. Please visit https://www.usahockey.com/affiliatebackground to proceed with the screening.

Once completed please send your USA Hockey Registration number, a copy of your Safe Sport completion certificate and your Screening report to karen@ahiha.org