Meet our coaches

Real Coaches. Real Feedback. Real Results.

Experience, Insight, and a Sharp Hockey IQ

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    Michael Outzen

    Current Team: EHC Zweibrücken (Germany)

    College: Northeastern University ’24

    Michael Outzen offers players a modern, analytical perspective shaped by both NCAA and European professional experience. Known for his hockey IQ and vision on the ice, Michael helps players identify subtle tendencies and create actionable adjustments through film study.

  • Kevin McKernan

    Iowa Heartlanders (ECHL, Captain)

    College: Quinnipiac University “A” (’18)

    Kevin McKernan brings leadership and experience from both NCAA Division I and professional hockey. As captain of the Iowa Heartlanders, Kevin combines elite-level insight with a passion for player development. His attention to detail and competitive drive help players translate video analysis into tangible, game-day improvements.

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    Sean Leonard

    Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL)

    College: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ’19

    Sean Leonard brings a professional edge to his coaching, drawing from his experience in the ECHL. Known for his physical, high-intensity playing style, Sean focuses on teaching players how to combine toughness and discipline with smarter reads and positioning.

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    Tyler Young

    College: University of North Dakota ’26

    Previous: Merrimack College ’22–’25

    Tyler Young brings top-tier NCAA experience from two powerhouse programs. His background gives him a deep understanding of structure, preparation, and in-game awareness. Tyler specializes in helping players develop smarter decision-making through situational video breakdowns.

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    Jacob Maynard

    Current Team: Knoxville (SPHL)

    College: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth “C” (’23)

    A former UMass Dartmouth captain, Jake Maynard’s leadership and accountability are at the core of his coaching style. His approach emphasizes defensive structure, compete level, and building confidence through consistent habits on and off the ice.

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    Lily Delianedis

    College: Cornell University ’24

    Pro: PWHL Seattle ’25

    Lily Delianedis represents the next generation of elite women’s hockey. As a PWHL player and Cornell alumna, she provides young athletes with a professional lens on skill development, compete level, and game awareness — helping them see the ice with greater confidence and purpose.

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    Jack Riley

    College: University of Massachusetts Boston ’20

    Jack Riley offers players a disciplined, team-first mindset shaped by his time at UMass Boston. He brings a modern, systems-based approach to video review, focusing on the details that separate average players from elite performers.

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    Steven Leonard

    Reading Royals (ECHL)

    College: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth “A” (’19)

    Steven Leonard brings grit, leadership, and a deep understanding of the game from his years in the ECHL and collegiate hockey. His sessions emphasize effort, compete, and translating film into effective in-game habits.

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    Barry O'Neil

    Assistant Coach, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

    College: Nichols College ’16

    Barry O’Neil brings a dual background in collegiate coaching and player development. Known for his ability to connect with athletes, Barry focuses on helping players build better habits, understand their tendencies, and translate video review into measurable growth on the ice.

Where Elite Players Rise to the Next Level
Some of the colleges and programs our coached athletes battled their way into

An illustrated mascot of a lion with a mane resembling a hockey player in a gray uniform holding a hockey stick, with the text 'ICEMEN JACKSONVILLE' below.

An illustrated mascot of a lion with a mane resembling a hockey player in a gray uniform holding a hockey stick, with the text 'ICEMEN JACKSONVILLE' below.

Logo of North Dakota Fighting Hawks, featuring a stylized hawk's head in white and black, with green background and white and black text.

Logo of North Dakota Fighting Hawks, featuring a stylized hawk's head in white and black, with green background and white and black text.

The University of Quinnipiac logo featuring a fierce tiger's face in navy blue and gold, with the word 'Quinnipiac' beneath it.

The University of Quinnipiac logo featuring a fierce tiger's face in navy blue and gold, with the word 'Quinnipiac' beneath it.

A stylized logo of a roaring lion's head with a crown, primarily in purple, gray, black, and orange accents.

A stylized logo of a roaring lion's head with a crown, primarily in purple, gray, black, and orange accents.

Northeastern University logo featuring a husky dog head in black and white style.

Northeastern University logo featuring a husky dog head in black and white style.

illustration of a fierce-looking bear with a large maroon letter 'C' behind it, representing a sports team logo.

illustration of a fierce-looking bear with a large maroon letter 'C' behind it, representing a sports team logo.

The University of Ohio logo featuring a large block S with the word 'game' written across it in script.

The University of Ohio logo featuring a large block S with the word 'game' written across it in script.

Logo of the Knoxville Ice Bears, featuring a fierce bear holding a hockey stick with mountains in the background.

Logo of the Knoxville Ice Bears, featuring a fierce bear holding a hockey stick with mountains in the background.

Logo for the Une Nor'Easters, featuring a stylized storm cloud with blue and black colors, a yellow lightning bolt, and bold white and blue text.

Logo for the Une Nor'Easters, featuring a stylized storm cloud with blue and black colors, a yellow lightning bolt, and bold white and blue text.

Logo of the UMass Dartmouth Hockey team, featuring a pirate with an eyepatch and a hat, surrounded by the text 'UMASS DARTMOUTH HOCKEY' in a circular design.

Logo of the UMass Dartmouth Hockey team, featuring a pirate with an eyepatch and a hat, surrounded by the text 'UMASS DARTMOUTH HOCKEY' in a circular design.

Logo of Nicholls College featuring a stylized black panther head with teal and white accents, enclosed in a black circle with white text that reads 'Nicholls College'

Logo of Nicholls College featuring a stylized black panther head with teal and white accents, enclosed in a black circle with white text that reads 'Nicholls College'

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