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Master’s Division Leadership Announcement

USA Ball Hockey Master’s program announces selections for General Manager and National Director

BOSTON —The USA Ball Hockey Board of Directors have selected the following personnel to represent the United States Master’s National Ball Hockey program.  These personnel were selected based on their excellent qualifications along with their proven passion for helping grow and develop the sport of ball hockey here in the United States.  These outstanding leaders will be working on building winning rosters for their respective divisions as the United States continues their pursuit of Gold Medals.

Master’s Men’s Division General Manager – Chris Caplan, Maple Shade, NJ

Chris Caplan has been a part of the ball hockey community for many years.  Known by many simply as “Cappy”,  he previously managed the New Jersey Force, which was a team known for its talent for years. Chris has played on the Men’s Masters team and is currently the GM of two traveling over-50 teams. He assisted Rock Stefan in putting together the Old Glory team which competed at the 2018 ISBHF Masters Championships in Bermuda.  He implemented speed and agility training, a fore-checking, offensive, and defensive system of hockey, and most importantly creating a team first family atmosphere in the locker-room.  USA Ball Hockey is thrilled to have Chris Caplan manage our Masters division.  One player recently said, “Chris is the reason I tell my teammates ‘I love you’ even more than I tell my own family members. Call it what you will but we have grown to love each other as brothers because of his leadership.” Mr. Caplan and his soon to be announced staff will have the tall task of creating not one but two contenders for Gold in the Masters division. “We want to be more athletic and more driven than ever before. I plan to search the entire country for what it is we need, though I believe we have a lot of that ‘IT’ factor here within the current program. We just have to put it together.” said Caplan as he begins to plan for 2020.

Master’s Division – National Director – Terri Milby, Linwood, PA

Terri Milby’s full time occupation may be in Neurodiagnostics helping ill patients, but her passion leads her to ball hockey which is where she’s volunteered her time for over 20 years as a player, manager, employee, and in more recent years, photographer. Her love for the game and respect for the players are some of the reasons she’s dedicated countless hours of her personal time to capture special moments for the teams and their families, from the youth division to the Masters. In addition to playing and running teams for two decades, Terri has competed on the Women’s National Masters Red Team 2014 and 2016. Recently she served as Assistant GM to the 2018 USA Men’s Masters Team where she learned a lot about what goes on behind the scenes and how much work goes into organizing and competing at an international level.  Terri will be working closely with both the Men’s and Women’s Masters GMs to ensure world class programs are put together with efficiency and timeliness.  USA Ball Hockey is thrilled to have her on board.

Ms. Milby and Mr. Caplan have coordinated with scouts to begin evaluating the Masters division as soon as this weekend at the North American Masters Ball Hockey Tournament.  “Our scouts will not only be watching the talent on the rink at events coming up this tournament season, but they’ll also be communicating with coaches, team managers, and rink owners all over the United States so that no stone goes unturned. Our job is to give the USA the best chance at winning gold,” says Caplan.

 

USABH is the premier ball hockey organization in the United States and possesses a comprehensive reach nationally, at all levels of play, thanks to strategic alliances with key organizations. We are focused on growing the game, from the beginner youth levels through international competition. USABH’s intention is to facilitate national teams and unify all juniors, men’s, women’s and masters programs and events.

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2019 USA Ball Hockey Uniforms

USA Ball Hockey proudly presents the uniforms for the 2019 ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championships, which will be held in Kosice, Slovakia this coming June.  These uniforms will be worn with pride and honor by the Men’s and Women’s National Ball Hockey teams.

The uniforms were designed by Women’s National Team Assistant Coach Jason Glista.  Mr. Glista spent a significant amount of time working on every minor detail in the uniforms.  The proposal he made to USA Ball Hockey impressed everyone on the Board of Directors, and that attention to detail paid off as the Board unanimously selected this design for the upcoming World Championships.  Please join us in thanking Mr. Glista for his passion and dedication to the sport.

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Junior’s Division National Teams Announcement

 

USA Ball Hockey Junior’s program announces selections for General Managers and U20 Head Coach

BOSTON —The USA Ball Hockey Board of Directors have selected the following personnel to represent the United States Junior National Ball Hockey program.  These personnel were selected based on their excellent qualifications along with their proven passion for helping grow and develop the sport of ball hockey here in the United States.  These outstanding leaders will be working on building winning rosters for their respective divisions as the United States continues their pursuit of Gold Medals.

Junior U20 Division General Manager – Mike Albright, Pittsburgh, PA

Mike Albright has previously served as the Head Coach of Junior U20 National Teams in World Junior Ball Hockey Championships in 2016 and 2018, winning one bronze medal.  Mr. Albright currently coaches the top ranked Team Pittsburgh Saints freshman team, and also serves well as an assistant coach on the Pittsburgh Gods, one of the top tournament ball hockey teams in the United States.  Mr. Albright has a proven knowledge of the game, and his experience in previous tournaments uniquely positions him to scout the current landscape of players with the knowledge of what skill sets are needed to help the United States win the Gold Medal.  Mike also has a unique ability to build and maintain relationships in this sport, which will benefit him greatly as he looks to assemble to a winning team for 2020.

Junior U20 Division Head Coach – Jim Daugherty, Pittsburgh, PA

Jim Daugherty is a former Men’s National Team player who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Gods.  Mr. Daugherty has a tremendous amount of experience as a player at the international level, and also possesses a keen understanding of what it takes to succeed and win at that level.  He has also served in a leadership capacity as both a player and coach for local and travel teams, and has helped these teams win dozens of tournaments over his playing career.  He will be working closely with General Manager Mike Albright to galvanize a roster of exceptional talent that will help the U20 National Team in their quest for Gold.  Mr. Daugherty will also be working with Mr. Albright to finalize his coaching staff in the near future.

Junior U18 Division General Manager – Mike Malloy, Sewell, NJ

Mike Malloy worked as an Assistant Coach on the 2016 U20 Junior team, before taking the Head Coach position on the 2018 team.  He helped to serve as the logistics manager as well as HC for the U-16 teams in 2018 (both Blue Team and Red Team).  Mr. Malloy also serves as the Head Coach of the Garden State Warriors franchise, a newly established tournament ball hockey team which has 2-Men’s Division second place finishes, 1-Holiday Bash Championship, and a North American Semifinal appearance in its first 4 tournaments with Mike as the Head Coach.  Mr. Malloy works with scouts and evaluates the talent on both the Warriors and their farm-team the Indians.  Malloy is one of the most respected men in New Jersey in this sport among not only his peers but the community.  At the Junior level, he is one of the most knowledgeable leaders in the game.

Junior U16 Division General Manager- Nick Vaccaro, Gloucester, NJ

Nick Vaccaro was the first name that more than a dozen established coaches and players said when asked, “Who do you trust to build a winner at the U-16 level?”  Mr. Vaccaro has been around the sport of hockey for over 30-years and is always the first guy at the rink with a notebook in hand taking notes on players and teams to prepare.  He helped to field and coach a developmental team in the 2018 Junior World Championships when the U.S. produced an “A” and a “B/Developmental” team.  Preparation and organization are his stronger attributes.  Mr. Vaccaro has incredibly strong relationships with the parents, players and coaches throughout the Northeast.  He is one of the nation’s premier talent evaluators, and has established relationships with other talent evaluators to ensure players from all over the country are recognized and reviewed for their talents and possible contributions to the National Teams.

 

U18 and U16 Head Coaches are expected to be announced next week.

 

USABH is the premier ball hockey organization in the United States and possesses a comprehensive reach nationally, at all levels of play, thanks to strategic alliances with key organizations. We are focused on growing the game, from the beginner youth levels through international competition. USABH’s intention is to facilitate national teams and unify all juniors, men’s, women’s and masters programs and events.

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Women’s 2019 National Team Roster

USA Ball Hockey Women’s program announces rosters for 2019 Women’s National Team

BOSTON — General Manager Jason Kelly and Head Coach Gwen Ranquist-Lemieux are proud to announce the selection of the following players to the 2019 Women’s National Ball Hockey Team.  These players will be competing for the Gold Medal at the 2019 ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championships in Kosice, Slovakia this coming June.

Men’s 2019 National Team Roster

USA Ball Hockey Men’s program announces rosters for 2019 Men’s National Team

BOSTON — General Manager Mike DeFazio and Head Coach Cory Herschk are proud to announce the selection of the following players to the 2019 Men’s National Ball Hockey Team.  These players will be competing for the Gold Medal at the 2019 ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championships in Kosice, Slovakia this coming June.

Women’s U20 and Masters Announcement

USA Ball Hockey women’s program announces evaluations for 2020 Under-20 and Masters teams

BOSTON — USA Ball Hockey assistant director of hockey operations — women’s division, Alessandra Glista announces evaluations for the 2020 World Championships U20 and masters teams.

To be eligible for the U20 team you must be born 01/01/2000 or later.  To be eligible for the Masters teams you must be born 12/31/1985 or earlier.  

Scouting will take place at all major events nationally including but not limited to, Cool Hockey’s North American Ball Hockey Championships March 22-23 in Feasterville, PA at the UWBHF’s Springfest tournament May 18-19 in Dracut, MA and at the Youth North American Championships May 18-19 in Feasterville, PA for the U20 team, and also New England Classic May 31-June 2.

A final evaluation will be held in the summer of 2019 information to be determined.

Dorene Sheets, who serves as an assistant coach for the 2019 Women’s National Team, has been selected as the U20 team head coach.

Masters Team Blue’s head coach is Shawn Mulcahy and he will be joined on the bench by assistant coaches Paul White and Jason Glista. Head coach Jackie Spiegel and assistant coaches Jacob Denne and Chris Howdeshell will be the staff for Team Red.

Applications are currently being accepted for the following staff positions until April 11.

USA U20 Women’s Team

General manager, assistant general manager, assistant coach (2)

USA Masters

General manager, assistant general manager

Player’s interested in being evaluated or to submit an application for the womens’ staff positions, please apply at USAballhockey.com. Please email aglista@usabh.org with any questions.  

USABH is the premier ball hockey organization in the United States and possesses a comprehensive reach nationally, at all levels of play, thanks to strategic alliances with key organizations. We are focused on growing the game, from the beginner youth levels through international competition. USABH’s intention is to facilitate national teams and unify all juniors, men’s, women’s and masters programs and events.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @USAballhockey or search: USA Ball Hockey

2020 Junior and Masters Announcement

USA Ball Hockey announces evaluations for the 2020 junior men and men’s masters teams

BOSTON — USA Ball Hockey announces that applications are now being accepted and evaluations are set to begin for the 2020 junior men and masters men’s divisions.  Apply today for the general manager, coaching, scouting, and player positions to represent the United States at the World Championships.

Applications are currently being accepted for the following staff positions:

USA Juniors

U16 general manager, U16 head coach, U16 assistant coaches, U16 scout

U18 general manager, U18 head coach, U18 assistant coaches, U18 scout

U20 general manager, U20 head coach, U20 assistant coaches, U20 scout

USA Masters

Tier I team general manager, head coach, assistant coach, scout

Tier II team general manager, head coach, assistant coach, scout

To apply, please visit USAballhockey.com or email  info@usabh.org.  The hiring window to register will close on April 5, 2019.  Our goal is to have our staff selected by April 22, 2019.

 

Evaluations for players will run from now until July 15th. All players interested in representing USABH at the 2020 games must register to be evaluated online and be present at any of the events below. We will host invitational tryout camps at dates and locations that are to be announced soon.

Scouts will also be evaluating players at various rinks around the country including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas, and Nevada.

JUNIOR EVENTS

March 22-24   — North American Championship (Feasterville, PA)

March 23-31   — Eastern Regional Tournament (Bellmawr, NJ)

April 11-14      — Midwest Regional Tournament (Penn Hills, PA)

April 26-28      — Street Hockey U.S.A. Nationals (Pittsburgh, PA)

April 27-May 5 — NSHA Nationals Tournament (Blackwood, NJ)

May 3-5           — U.S. Dek Hockey Nationals (Leominster, MA)

May 17-19       — The Club Championships (Pittsburgh, PA)

May 17-19       — North American Championships (Feasterville, PA)

May 24-27       — The American Invitational (Pittsburgh, PA)

May 24-27       — Dekhockey Nationals (Leominster, MA)

July 12-14        — NDA3on3 National Championships (Quad City, Iowa)

 

MASTERS (40+ YEARS) EVENTS

March 22-24   — North American Championships (Feasterville, PA)

April 26-28   — Masters North American Championships (Feasterville, PA)

April 26-28      — Street Hockey U.S.A. Nationals (Pittsburgh, PA)

May 3-5           — U.S. Dekhockey Nationals (Leominster, MA)

May 17-19       — The Club Championships (Pittsburgh, PA)

May 31-June 2 — New England Classic (Fitchburg, MA)

July 12-14        — NDA3on3 National Championships (Quad City, IA)

July 12-14        — Tournament 66 (Pittsburgh, PA)

 

USABH is the premier ball hockey organization in the United States and possesses a comprehensive reach nationally, at all levels of play, thanks to strategic alliances with key organizations. We are focused on growing the game, from the beginner youth levels through international competition. USABH’s intention is to facilitate national teams and unify all Juniors, Men’s, Women’s and Masters programs and events.

Follow us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @USAballhockey or search: USA Ball Hockey

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