Coaches' Biographies
Head Coach - Rob Boyle
Rob is a native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Rob is currently an Assistant Coach with the Central Hockey League's Wichita
Thunder. Prior to that, he was the Head Coach of the University of Virginia Men's Club team. He
coached and played at Concordia University in Montreal and was a player/coach
in Europe.
Rob has instructed at a variety of hockey schools
in Canada, the United States and the Czech Republic. He is a Level 5 coach with USA Hockey
and is an Advanced Level with the Canadian Hockey Association.
Rob is an excellent communicator and outstanding instructor. His ability
to inject humor at almost anytime helps create a relaxed and enjoyable
learning environment.Rob will serve as the Head Coach for all
Weekend Warriors' camp locations. Joining Rob will be several coaches
described below, which will vary by location.
At every camp, Rob offers to answer any and all
hockey related questions that you may have.
He extends this offer
to any questions that come up after the camp concludes. So if you are a
Weekend Warriors alumni and would like to ask Rob a question, just e-mail him
at CoachRob@WeekendWarriorsHockey.com.
What the players say about Rob:
"Very obvious he loves hockey. He kept it fun, while
getting his point across."
"Robs ability to demonstrate everything right before your eyes expertly was
great."
- Tony Z. Crested Butte, CO - Age 55
"Rob is well organized. Able to offer excellent critical analysis."
Coach - Kevin Figsby
Kevin is the Head Hockey Coach at
Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. He is a successful motivator
with more than 20 years of coaching experience at the (Canadian) provincial,
national and international levels.
Kevin has served as Guest Coach with
the Montreal Canadiens in 2003; Head Coach at the World Under 17 Championships
in 1995 Bronze Medalist; Team Canada Coach at the World University Games in
2005; Guest Coach for the Canadian National Team in 1995 and 1997. Presently
among a select group of International Coaches who have earned the Master Coach
designation through Hockey Canada.
Kevin's sense of humor, depth of knowledge, and unique ability to
take aside a struggling player and help that player improve his or her game make
Kevin a favorite at every camp.
Weekend Warriors alumni that wish to
ask Kevin a question, may e-mail him at
CoachKevin@WeekendWarriorsHockey.com
What the players say about Kevin:
"Friendly attitude and lots of individual comments."
Chip W. Nashville, TN Age 31
"Gave immediate tips to correct skating problems."
Anonymous Warrior
"He knew he'd fix my skating,- and he did!"
Ira P. Ithaca, NY Age Unknown
Coach - Nick Carriere
Nick
Carriere is currently the Head Coach of Buffalo State
College Mens Division III hockey team. Prior to this, Nick was the assistant
coach at
Fredonia
State, where he worked extensively in the program's recruiting efforts in New
York, Ontario, Quebec, Michigan and Ohio. He also has nine years of experience
working with various hockey camps, including the Buffalo Sabres Hockey School,
the European Development Camp, and Can/Am Hockey Schools. He also served as an
assistant coach in the 2003 Eastern College Division Senior All-Star Game.
Nick is a native of Montreal, Quebec. He attended Niagara University, where
he played Division I hockey. Following graduation, he played professional
hockey in both Rockford and Adirondack of the United Hockey League.
Nick is extremely knowledgeable, has excellent communication skills, a great
sense of humor, an intense love for the game, and is an excellent demonstrator
of skating and hockey skills.
Weekend Warriors alumni that wish to ask Nick a question may e-mail him at
CoachNick@WeekendWarriorsHockey.com
Coach - Nate Handrahan
Nate is currently the head coach of
the women's hockey Program at Robert Morris University located just outside of
Pittsburgh, PA. Prior to that, he was an assistant with Robert Morris'
men's program since they entered Division I in 2004.
Nate graduated from Niagara University
in 2000, where he played Division I hockey for the Purple Eagles. The year
after he graduated, he served as an assistant coach for Niagara, where his
duties included off-ice training, scouting, game film review, and coaching the
teams defensemen.
During his collegiate career in
hockey, Nate played in every game for the Niagara Purple Eagles through four
years. The former defenseman, who played under current UMass-Lowell head
coach Blaise MacDonald, was a two time All-ECAC West selection and holds the
Niagara record for most consecutive games played (129).
Following the 1999-2000 season,
Handrahan was signed by the Roanoke Express of the East Coast Hockey League,
where he played the remainder of the 2000 season and 2000-2001 season.
Nate's friendly nature,
extensive knowledge, as well as his familiarity with the women's game make him a
valuable member of our core staff.
Weekend Warriors alumni that
wish to ask Nate a question may e-mail him at
CoachNate@WeekendWarriorsHockey.com
Coach - Jamie Kompon
We are proud to have Jamie Kompon
join the Weekend Warriors staff for our Lake Tahoe camps,
and we hope to have him as often as possible at future camps, as he is always a
favorite among the players. Jamie keeps a very busy schedule. He is currently an
assistant with the LA Kings. Previous to that, Jamie served on the
coaching staff of the St. Louis Blues from 1997-2006, serving at various times
as Assistant Coach, Video Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Jamie originally hails from Thunder
Bay, Ontario, Canada. He has been involved in hockey all of his life.
After starring at Montreal's McGill University, he played professionally in
Germany and then in the East Coast Hockey League. His coaching career
began in 1991 at Montreal's Loyola High School. He then went on to coach
his alma mater, McGill, and then to the AHL's Baltimore Bandits before coming to
St. Louis in 1997. In addition, Jamie has coached extensively at several
hockey schools.
Jamie's strong and friendly
personality, knowledge of the game and vast hockey coaching and playing
experience make him an outstanding addition to our staff.
Weekend Warriors alumni that wish to
ask Jamie a question may e-mail him at
CoachJamie@WeekendWarriorsHockey.com
What the players say about Jamie:
"I was very frustrated with my wrist shot, and
Jamie took the time to give me one on one direction at the start of the next
session"
Tiffany H. - Pasadena, CA Age 34
"Jamie's ability to demonstrate the correct way of executing every move
was just amazing."
Brian G. San Carlos, CA Age 46
"He could demonstrate stuff to perfection."
Dave F.. Los Altos, CA Age 62
Goalie Coaches
Goalie Coach - Jim Copιl
Jim Copιl's coaching career has
included serving as the Head Coach of the California State University of
Sacramento men's ice hockey team as well as the goaltending coach for the San
Jose Junior B Sharks, Sacramento Flames Midget A team, and St. Mary's College
ice hockey team.
Jim studied under former NHL
goaltender John Blue (Boston Bruins). He has also served as an assistant
goaltending coach under Vladislav Tretiak (Soviet Red Army Team) at the
International Hockey Schools, Jim Corsi (Buffalo Sabres) at the Corsi
Goaltending Schools, and several other hockey schools.
Jim is the goalie coach at several of
our locations.
Weekend Warriors alumni wishing to
contact Jim may e-mail him at:
CoachJim@WeekendWarriorsHockey.com
What the players say about Jim:
"Best Goalie Coach Ever! Excellent
knowledge, great feedback and good communication skills. He kept it
simple."
Angela B. - Los Angeles, CA - Age 33
"An amazing coach. He had tremendous influence on me."
Daria W. Juneau, AK - Age 34
Goalie Coach - Don O'Lea
Don is a native of San Diego, CA.
After an extensive playing career from Junior B, to college and minor-pro, Don
came back to San Diego to coach goalies for the San Diego Gulls Major Midget AAA
team from 1998-2000.
In Sept. 2000 he and his wife moved to Nashville where he was named the NYHL
goaltending instructor. He also served as goaltending instructor for
Hendersonville (TN) High School Commandos from 2001 through 2004.
Don joined the staff at MTSU for the 2005-06 season. He has also been
named by USA Hockey to be the goaltending instructor for the Southeastern
District for 2005-06 and will be presenting a coaches seminar at all Level I, II
and III coaches clinics within the district.
When not on the ice, Don is the publisher of Center Ice Magazine which is the
No. 1 source for hockey news within the Southeastern District.
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