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Meet the NH Jr. Monarchs
2008-2009 Coaching Staff
Midget Major 90 – Kevin Purdy
Kevin has been coaching hockey for the past twelve years. He has been the Monarchs 90 Team Coach for five seasons and has won 2 State Championships. He has been the Head Coach of Nashua South’s Division I Varsity Program for the last three years. Coach Purdy is striving to put together a very competitive, hard working, and talented team this season. His plan is to develop all of his players to be ready for the states and hopefully a regional and national tournament birth. He wants players that are ready to commit to themselves and their teammates. For more information on this team for next year, please contact Kevin asap at: (603) 785-0677 or (603) 668-9855 pkpurd@comcast.net
Midget Major 91 – Larry Rocha
Embarking on his fourth season with the Monarchs organization, Coach Rocha, brings with him an indefatigable work ethic, respect for the value of an education and a passion for the game of hockey. Larry grew up playing hockey in Bricktown, NJ. He went on to play hockey at Saint Anselm College, where he was a four-year letterman and on the Dean’s list every semester. In his senior year he was selected as the school’s prestigious “Senior-Student-Athlete of the Year.” After college he had the option of going to graduate school or pursuing offers to play with several professional teams. Upon learning he was awarded a fellowship for graduate studies at Pennsylvania State University, he opted to work on his PH.D. in economics. While at Penn State he helped coach the ice hockey team. For his efforts in guiding the Nittany Lion Icers to their first National Championship, he was elected into the Penn State Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 1999. Coach Rocha continued his academic pursuit after retiring from Penn State, and also continued to coach and teach at various prep schools including the Berkshire School, Brooks School, Lawrence Academy, and the Hotchkiss School. Outside of the rink, Larry Rocha is an avid surfer and hold black belts in three styles of martial arts. For more information on this team for next year, please contact Larry at: (603) 380-3456 larryjrocha@comcast.net
Midget Minor 92 – Ken Woods
Midget Minor 93 – Peter Bedford
Peter grew up playing hockey in Acton Ma for the Acton Youth and Assabet Valley programs before going on to play 4 seasons with perennial DCL power Acton Boxborough Regional High School. He finished his career by playing 3 more seasons of junior hockey throughout the northeast and Canada. He currently is the Head Coach of Goffstown High School and has over 18 years experience coaching at the youth through junior levels with Assabet, Manchester Flames and Valley Jr. Warriors. This will be Peter's 3rd season with the Monarchs winning a state title with Coach Purdy and the Midget 90's in 2006. Peter is looking for players that bring enthusiasm, hard work, and a strong sense of team to fill out his roster for the upcoming season. For more information on this team for next year, please contact Peter at (603) 774-6635 or (603) 860-0447 pbedford@gsinet.net
Bantam Major 94– Paul Bears
Paul has been involved in hockey as a player and coach for over 30 years. His approach to the game is to work hard and have fun. “My goal is to teach the kids to love the game, keep them challenged, and for them to want to come back for more.” Paul is an advanced level 4 coach and is pursuing his level 5 master-coaching certificate. Paul grew up playing hockey in Stoneham, Massachusetts. As a player, Paul was assistant captain of his Division II High School hockey team. Paul has over ten years of coaching experience. Most recently, Paul has been coaching with the Monarchs for four years at the Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee and Bantam levels. For more information on this team for next year, please contact Paul at: (603) 231-9157 paultheplumber@hotmail.com
Bantam Minor 95– John Hall
John grew up playing Travel hockey in Burlington, Ma.. He played from Mites through Midgets and several years of High School Hockey in the Burlington programs. John has been a Head Coach with the Salem Saints from 2002-2006 where his teams won 2 Dual State League titles at the Mite and Squirt level. In 2004-05 John coached the Squirt 1-team to the State finals. In doing so they earned a trip to the New England Regionals representing the state of NH. John served as the director of coaching for Salem Youth hockey from 2005-2006. He holds a level 3 coaching certification from USA hockey. In 2007-2008 John coached the 95 Monarch's to a #1 seed in the Granite State Play-offs and also a return to NEHL play. John prides himself as a coach who is able to motivate players to reach their potential and focus on fun and skill development to accomplish team goals. For more information on this team for next year, please contact John at: (603) 437-3271 john.hall13@comcast.net
Bantam Mixed 94/95 – Kevin Kearney
As a youth Kevin played travel hockey in both Vernon, Connecticut and Exeter, New Hampshire. Kevin began coaching hockey in 2003 at the Intro-Mite level, and has since coached Mite, Squirt and Peewee programs in both Manchester and Salem, New Hampshire. As an assistant coach for the Salem Saints 2006/2007 Peewee team he helped lead the team to a Dual State Championship. This season, Kevin coached the Salem Squirt 1 team to the semi-finals in Granite State playoffs. Kevin holds a Level 3 coaching certificate from USA Hockey and believes foremost that hockey should be a fun experience for all players. He is committed to continual improvement in the individual skills and guiding players to function as a team. For more information please contact Kevin at: (603) 437-1953 kearnek@gmail.com
PeeWee Major 96 – Ed Sargent
Eddie Sargent enters his third season as head coach of the 1996 team. Eddie brings with him ten years of coaching experience from learn to skate to the Bantam level. Coach Sargent has been instrumental in developing power skating programs for several youth hockey programs. He owns and operates the AAA Summer Blades Hockey Program, which competes in spring and summer tournaments in Canada and the USA. Eddie holds a USA Hockey Advanced Level Three Coaching Certificate. For more information on this team for next year, please contact Ed at: (603) 568-0212 coacheddie@metrocast.net
PeeWee Minor 97 – Jeremy Vega
Jeremy has been involved in hockey for 23 years. He is excited to return to the Junior Monarchs organization after holding the post of Assistant Boys' Varsity Ice Hockey Coach at the Tilton School during the 07-08 season. In addition to his role as PW Minor Head Coach, Jeremy will serve as the Assistant Program Director and the Player Development/ Coaching Director of the Junior Monarchs. In years past, Jeremy coached and held positions at many different levels in the Junior Monarchs Organization, including: head coach at both the Mite and Peewee levels, assistant coach at the Midget and Junior B levels and Program Director of Youth House League, Learn to Play Hockey and Skills Sessions. Jeremy also had the opportunity to coach at the 2006 USA Hockey National Select 15 Camp, the 2006 and 2007 (2008 in March) USA Hockey Yankee Conference Festival and the 2007 USA Hockey Jr. B Nationals, where the team placed runner-up. Jeremy holds a USA Hockey Master Level V Coaching Certification. For more information on this team for next year, please contact Jeremy at (603) 848-5212 or email at jeremyvega3@yahoo.com.
PeeWee Mixed A 96/97 - Roger Francoeur
Roger was born in Berlin, NH. He grew up playing in the Berlin Youth Hockey Program and then went on to play for the Berlin High School Mountaineers. Roger brings over 10 years of experience in coaching youth sports, including the past two seasons with the Jr. Monarchs program. Roger holds a level II coaching certification and will earn his level III in the fall. For more information on this team for next year, please contact Roger at: (603) 432-4634. francoeur4@comcast.net
PeeWee Mixed B 96/97 - Craig Beck
Craig enters his fifth season as a coach in the Jr. Monarchs organization, having been an assistant coach at the Mite Minor/Major and Squirt Mixed levels the past four seasons. Craig brings over 7 years of coaching in youth sports experience, and currently holds his USA Hockey Level II coaching certificate. He will earn his advanced Level III coaching certificate this fall. Craigs athletic background is a combination of competitive adult level hockey along with having played both football and baseball at the collegiate level. His philosphy is to create a positive and productive environment for young hockey players to develop both the physical skills of the game and the values that the game of hockey offers - hard work, teamwork, respect and most importantly, having some fun. For more infomation on this team, please contact Craig at:
(603) 759 - 1105 c.craigbeck@comcast.net
Squirt Major 98 – Kevin McGuire
Kevin has been involved in hockey in one form or another for the last 35 yrs. Kevin’s family was one of the founding families of the Salem Saints Youth Hockey Organization in the early 70's. In fact they still have an award named after his father. Kevin and his 2 brothers grew up playing for the Saints. He later went on to play Jr. Hockey in Tyngsboro for a couple of years and has been coaching for the last 10yrs. Most recently coaching in Exeter for the Freeze and as an assistant head coach for the Timberlane Owls high school team in Plaistow. (603) 560-1266 kmcguire@rivergroupteck.com
Squirt Minor 99 – Kevin Sullivan
Kevin grew up playing hockey in Manchester, NH. In high school, Kevin played 3 years of Varsity at Div I West High School and was captain his senior year. Kevin also played HNIB and went on to play Div III at NHC. Kevin has been involved with coaching for 5 years at Intro, Mite and Squirt levels and holds a USA Hockey Advanced level III Coaching Certificate. He will be receiving his USA Hockey Advanced Level IV certificate this summer. His coaching philosophy is to develop players of all skill levels with an emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship. For more information on this team for next year, please contact Kevin at (603) 714-0297 kevin.sullivan@saralee.com
Squirt Mixed 98/99– Ray Croteau
Ray grew up in Augusta Maine playing youth hockey. He then went on to play High School Hockey at Cony High School. Ray played 4 years in
College at Plymouth State. He was named Captain in his senior year. He Graduate from Plymouth state in 1995. After college he went back and taught Physical Education at Cony High in Maine. He was the JV Hockey head coach and an assistant on the Varsity squad. He is a level 3 coach with USA hockey. He currently lives in Londonderry with his wife Maggie and 4 children Billy, Maddie, Mary,and Katherine. Ray also coaches Baseball in Londonderry. Ray has a goal for coaching at the youth hockey level - All kids have fun and learn the fundamentals of the game. Fun has to be the most important factor at this level. If kids are having fun they will want to continue to develop skills and a greater understanding of the game. For more information on this team for next year, please contact Ray at: (603) 235-4718 or email at rcroteau@thegranitegroup.com
Mite Major 00 – Terry Tobeler
Terry grew up in Vernon, Connecticut and began playing hockey at age 4. He played in the Vernon youth program up to Bantams. He then continued his hockey, playing 4 years of Varsity for Vernon-Rockville High School. He was elected Captain in both his Junior and Senior years. After high school, he went on to play 3 years for Western New England College in Springfield, MA. Since moving to NH, he has been involved with the Jr. Monarchs organization. For the past 3 years, he has coached from the Learn to Play Hockey through the Jr. Monarchs travel program. His goal is to provide a fun learning environment while teaching team work and developing a strong work ethic. For more information on the Mite Major Travel team for next year, please contact Terry at: 603-715-2658 (home) or 603-365-7641 (cell), or email at ttobeler@comcast.net
Mite Minor 01 – Jeremy Howell / Mike McCormick
Jeremy grew up in Massachusetts and began playing hockey at the age of 6. He played in the towns of Salem, MA and Peabody, MA, in the youth programs up to High School. Jeremy transferred to Whittier Voc. Tech in Haverhill, MA and got recruited to play Basketball instead of Hockey, due to the fact that the basketball program was more established then the hockey program. There he displayed his athletic abilities and went on to break records and win Championships. After High School he played College Basketball at So. Maine Tech, in Portland ME. Since moving to NH, Jeremy has been involved in the Derry, NH youth basketball – he coached for 8 years with the Derry Rec league and just finished his first year with the Derry Boys and Girls club as their Boys travel basketball coach (5/6 boys division). Jeremy also has been a youth hockey coach for 3 years, 2 years at the Icenter in Salem NH (In house league) and 1 year at Tri Town (In house league – Termite/Mite division). Jeremy’s coaching philosophy for the Mite’s division is to teach the basic fundamentals of hockey – with an emphasis on teamwork while having fun. For more information, please contact Jeremy at 603-537-0886 or email at Jecintacho@comcast.net
Mike grew up in Lynn, Massachusetts playing youth hockey. He then went on to play for Breed Junior High School and Lynn Classical High School. After High School he continued to play in a men’s hockey league in Saugus, Massachusetts. Mike’s coaching experience includes Squirt B hockey in Danvers, Massachusetts. He helped out with the stick and puck program at the Icenter in Salem, NH and he also coached the Mites in house league at the Icenter for one year. During the 2007- 2008 season he coached the Termites/Mites in house league at Tri Town. Mike is looking forward to the 2008 – 2009 season teaching the fundamentals of hockey while making sure the kids are having a lot of fun. For more information please contact Mike at 603-437-9915 or email at ljmccormick@comcast.net
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