About Next Shift Hockey

Like many youth hockey coaches, I didn't begin coaching because I planned to become an author or coaching educator. I started because I wanted to help young players grow—both as hockey players and as people. What began as volunteering quickly became a passion for teaching, mentoring, and creating positive experiences that young athletes will remember long after their playing days are over.

Coaching Youth Hockey

Today, I serve as a Head Coach with Team Philadelphia and as an assistant coach at the scholastic level. Coaching in both roles gives me the opportunity to work with players at different stages of their development while continually learning alongside them.

Over the years, I've learned that the greatest coaches aren't defined by championships or win-loss records. They're remembered for the confidence they build, the relationships they create, and the lifelong lessons they teach.

The Next Shift

That belief became the foundation for The Next Shift: Building Better Coaches. Building Better Players., launching in Kindle and paperback editions on August 21, 2026.

This book isn't about drawing the perfect breakout or running the perfect power play. It's about becoming the coach every young athlete deserves. Inside, you'll find practical coaching ideas, leadership principles, practice strategies, and communication techniques designed to help coaches create environments where players develop skills, confidence, resilience, and a genuine love for the game.

Beyond the Rink

Away from the rink, I work in commercial strategy within the healthcare industry, where I've spent my career helping organizations solve complex business challenges. That experience has strengthened my skills in leadership, communication, preparation, and continuous improvement—principles that naturally carry over to coaching.

Most importantly, I'm a husband to my wife, Beth, and a father to our children. They remind me every day why youth sports matter. Every practice, every game, and every conversation is an opportunity to help young athletes become better teammates, stronger leaders, and more confident people.

Thank you for visiting Coach Next Shift. I hope the resources here, along with The Next Shift, help you build stronger players, stronger teams, and a coaching legacy that lasts well beyond the final horn.