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Owner / Hockey Director- 15+ Years of Youth Hockey Coaching (U10 - Jr's)
- 6 years Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Lone Star Brahmas NAHL - Ignite360 Certified Sports Performance Trainer |
BACKGROUND
Steve grew up in northern New Jersey’s hockey hotbed, playing with the New Jersey Devils Youth Hockey Club. In 1998, he won a New Jersey High School State Championship with Seton Hall Prep. The following year, his Midget AAA American Eagles team earned bronze at the U.S. National Tier 1 Tournament under head coach Mike Haviland, a Stanley Cup Champion and former Chicago Blackhawks Assistant Coach.
Recruited by several junior programs across the Midwest and offered collegiate scholarships from New England schools, Steve chose Villanova University (ACHA Division 1). There, he was named captain his senior year and led the team in scoring in both the 2001–02 and 2002–03 seasons.
Beyond his playing career, Steve is a certified personal trainer through the Ignite360 program, a performance system developed at IMG Academy to deliver customizable training plans and measurable progress. Utilizing this training platform led Steve to be the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) team for 6 seasons.
With more than 15 years of coaching experience, Steve has worked with players from squirt to junior levels across three states: the New Jersey Colonials (NJ), the Falcons Hockey Association (IL), and the Nashville Jr. Predators (TN).
Recruited by several junior programs across the Midwest and offered collegiate scholarships from New England schools, Steve chose Villanova University (ACHA Division 1). There, he was named captain his senior year and led the team in scoring in both the 2001–02 and 2002–03 seasons.
Beyond his playing career, Steve is a certified personal trainer through the Ignite360 program, a performance system developed at IMG Academy to deliver customizable training plans and measurable progress. Utilizing this training platform led Steve to be the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL) team for 6 seasons.
With more than 15 years of coaching experience, Steve has worked with players from squirt to junior levels across three states: the New Jersey Colonials (NJ), the Falcons Hockey Association (IL), and the Nashville Jr. Predators (TN).
COACHING HISTORY
Grapevine/Colleyville High School - Assistant Coach - (TAHA Varsity Silver State Champions) - 2014
Southlake High School - Assistant Varsity Coach - 2017
Lone Star Battalion - Director Spring Tournament Teams - 2017, 2018
Lone Star Brahmas - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach - 2012 to 2019
Jr. Brahmas:
U16AA/U18AA - Head Coach - 2012-2016
NA3HL Assistant Coach - 2016/2017
U12AA - Head Coach - 2018
U14AA - Head Coach - 2019
Cutting Edge Fencing Center - Head Strength Coach (2019 - 2020)
Southlake High School - Assistant Varsity Coach - 2017
Lone Star Battalion - Director Spring Tournament Teams - 2017, 2018
Lone Star Brahmas - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach - 2012 to 2019
Jr. Brahmas:
U16AA/U18AA - Head Coach - 2012-2016
NA3HL Assistant Coach - 2016/2017
U12AA - Head Coach - 2018
U14AA - Head Coach - 2019
Cutting Edge Fencing Center - Head Strength Coach (2019 - 2020)
CURRENT ROLES
Texas Heat - Hockey Director
Top Shelf Training Center - Hockey Director
Texas Heat - Head Coach 10UAA & 14UA
Northwest Hockey Club - Head of Coaches / Head Coach Varsity Silver
Mid-City Stars NA3HL - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Top Shelf Training Center - Hockey Director
Texas Heat - Head Coach 10UAA & 14UA
Northwest Hockey Club - Head of Coaches / Head Coach Varsity Silver
Mid-City Stars NA3HL - Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
"My coaching philosophy embraces hard work, dedication to the team, respect for the game, and having fun.
I live in North Richland Hills, TX with my wife Erin, our daughters Harper and Beckett, and our dog Lucy."
I live in North Richland Hills, TX with my wife Erin, our daughters Harper and Beckett, and our dog Lucy."