USABH Names Dan Coldwell as GM of the USMNT
USABH Names Dan Coldwell as GM of the USMNT
USA Ball Hockey (USABH) is excited
to announce that it has named Dan Coldwell as the new Men’s National Team General Manager. Dan is currently the Head Coach of the Phoenixville Graffix tournament team, after having played for them for almost 20 years. He was also a member of the USA Master’s team (Old Glory) in 2018. In addition to coaching Graffix he is the Co-Director of the NBHL North Jersey, is a player and team
manager for the Hudson Saints in that division, and is the Assistant Head Coach for the USABH Master’s Team (35+).
When asked what it means to be named GM Dan stated “It’s hard to express what an honor this is. Integrity, character, and transparency are all key building blocks of a successful program, and I’m excited to join the team at USA Ball Hockey that also shares those same values.” Tom Ruiz, Director of the USMNT, says that “Dan has been around our sport for many years and is highly respected. He has always conducted himself in a professional and classy manner. The USMNT will benefit greatly from those attributes along with his exceptional team building skills. Expectations will be very high heading into the 2024 World Championships.” Dan was asked about those expectations and said “The goal from the start is crystal clear. We are building a team to win the gold medal in Switzerland. Coming off winning bronze in 2022, with an amazing core of players returning, there should be no other expectation.”
Professionally, Dan is a Sr. Director for MLB & NHL Network, having been there since its launch in 2009. Prior to that, he worked at ESPN for 8 years. Dan has won 11 national Emmy Awards in his 23 years working in television. During his time at NHL Network, he has helped produce multiple on-air segments about ball hockey covering the NBHL, as well as multiple USABH men’s and women’s national team highlights, interviews and guest segments.
When not on the rink or in the studio, Dan spends the majority of his time with his wife raising their 4 children, including 5-year-old twin boys
High School Ball Hockey League
USA Ball Hockey is proud to announce the Partnership/Sanctioning of The High School Ball
Hockey League (HSBHL, LLC) as The Official High School Ball Hockey League in the United
States.
The Partnership between USA Ball Hockey and The HSBHL is structured along the core goals
of both programs. Growing the Game, dedication to youth players and programs all under a
National Registered Program. The HSBHL is entering its 5th season focussed on growing the
game one school at a time. Original plans called for just a High School League but quickly grew
into High School, Middle School and just recently announced a Grammar School division along
with an all Female Draft league. Boasting over 800 players and 130 coaches for 2022 and
projected growth for 2023 with the recent announcement of the Western PA Division.
For additional information on the HSBHL please contact Scott Tarzy – Director HSBHL, LLC.
highschoolballhockey@gmail.com
Jennifer Wilson named Head Coach of USWNT
USABH Names Jennifer Wilson as Head Coach of the USWNT
Arlington, Va. – USA Ball Hockey (USABH) is excited to announce that it has appointed Jennifer Wilson as the Head Coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) that will compete at the ISBHF World Championships to be held in Switzerland in June of 2024.
Wilson is currently serving in her 5th season as Head Coach of Lake Forest College and has over 10 years of experience coaching at the collegiate level. Wilson has helped make Lake Forest a perennial Top 15 nationally ranked team and also serves as a lead evaluator for USA Hockey National and District Camp evaluations.
Wilson noted that she is ready to hit the ground running, “I’m honored, humbled and extremely excited to be named the Head Coach of the USA Ball Hockey Women’s National team. I’m looking forward to diving into the organization and sport and bringing my knowledge of ice to the floor. I want to thank Angelo Terrana, Alessandra Glista, Corey Herschk and the entire organization who have entrusted me and excited to hit the ground running.”
Angelo Terrana, GM of the USWNT, noted that Wilson exhibits all the traits he was looking for to lead the national team, “Jennifer has all the qualities you want in a head coach. She is a fierce competitor, a supreme motivator, a great student of the game, and a tremendous leader. I am extremely excited to get started and to see her put her skills to work.”
USABH will release the schedule and process for prospective players hoping to make the 2024 USWNT. Interested players can monitor our social media channels for updated information and can also visit the USWNT page where the information will also be released: https://usaballhockey.com/uswnt/
Individuals and Partners interested in sponsorship opportunities with the USWNT can contact Angelo Terrana via email at ATerrana@USABallHockey.com
Follow us on Twitter @USAballhockey or on Facebook & Instagram by searching “USA Ball Hockey”
Referee Assault Policy
Referee Assault Policy
On October 16, 2022, at a non-sanctioned USA Ball Hockey event, an incident involving violence against a referee occurred. This assault on the referee by a player was egregious and USABH was provided video, audio and eyewitness testimony of the incident.
In the interest in unifying the sport and to demand that the sport be a safe environment for all, USABH conducted an investigation of the incident. A committee of three people were assembled that had no previous knowledge of the incident or the parties involved. The committee interviewed the player, the referee and several eyewitnesses that were in close proximity of the incident. The committee also reviewed the video and audio evidence that was provided at great length. Additionally, the committee researched precedent for incidents such as this one in other sports and concluded that the player acted in a violent, unsportsmanlike and unreasonable manner against a referee.
This is a matter that USABH takes very seriously. USABH heavily condemns the actions of the player. It is the committee’s recommendation after their investigation that the player be subject to a lifetime ban from any USABH activities and the Board of Directors have agreed to uphold
the committee’s recommendation. Without the rule of law, our sport cannot exist. We must protect our referees and take any steps necessary to ensure that the rink is a place for all to be safe, have fun and encourage a healthy lifestyle. Safety for everyone on the rink should always be our #1 priority.
SAVE THE DATE: THE FUTURE STARS INVITATIONAL IS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 26-28, 2022
Back by popular demand, USA Ball Hockey (USABH) is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the Future Stars Invitational at the gorgeous, state-of-the-art Buffalo River Works Sports and Entertainment Complex. Mark your calendars to travel to Northern New York with us August 26-28, 2022. Tryout information for players with birthyears of 2006 or younger (Girls 16U Division), 2007-2008 (Boys U15 Division) and 2009-2010 (Boys U13 Division) will be shared in the following weeks. This program is designed to give players an opportunity to compete for their state (MA, NJ, NY, and PA with expansion in the works).
“What an action packed and eye-opening weekend we had together at the end of August this past summer,” says Sean Green, the Director of Athletics and Sponsorship for the complex. “Look for new amenities added to our complex that will bring even more joy and entertainment opportunities to your families as they participate.”
“It’s rare you leave a tournament where everyone is happy; there always seems to be something that leaves you scratching your head,” as USA Ball Hockey’s Director of Hockey Operations, Cory Herschk, shared. “Not this event. This program is special. We are so proud of our players, coaching and managing staffs, families, and all the USABH volunteers who were able to make a dream a reality. We are thrilled to give it a go again in 2022, and every year after.” Tournament Director, Steve Gregory, can’t wait either, “Our inaugural event was a smashing success! You had to have been there on Sunday during the playoffs to feel the facility buzzing with excitement and seeing the smiles and joy on all the players faces as they were treated like professionals.” He added, “It truly had a World Championships feel to it.”
USA Ball Hockey will once again be extending an invitation to their friends from Canada, in hopes that teams from their neighboring country will return to traveling to the states. Gregory says, “The biggest change will without a doubt be having more teams. This year we will hopefully be able to play host to our Canadian friends, and perhaps a club or two from Europe since the Czech Republic is interested in participating.” USABH is also attempting to expand the number of states that participate with interest in the DC area as well as the Midwest. Gregory assured us, “We will always continue to fine tune our events to ensure it’s the highlight of the year for the players who participate.”
Cory Herschk makes it clear that various staffing positions will be retained by General Manager and Coaches, “…who did an excellent job in their roles in 2021.” Contact Herschk to find out if coaching or management positions are available in your state, or how you can be involved.
For additional information, please contact:
Steve Gregory
Tournament Director
USA Ball Hockey
sgregory@usaballhockey.com
Mare Gallen
Assistant Dir. of Hockey, FS Program
USA Ball Hockey
mgallen@usaballhockey.com
Cory Herschk
Director of Hockey Operations
USA Ball Hockey
cherschk@USABallHockey.com
Follow us on Twitter @USAballhockey or on Facebook & Instagram by searching “USA Ball Hockey.”
USABH PARTNERS WITH MYLEC, INC.
BOSTON — USA Ball Hockey is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement to partner with the largest ball hockey equipment provider in the world, Mylec, Inc. The partnership marks the first of its kind for USA Ball Hockey and aligns with the vision of growing the game for years to come in America.
“Mylec is a unique industry and is dedicated to the vision of USABH and the growth of the game,” said USA Ball Hockey President, Chris Banks. “They are on the shelves of all of the major vendors here in the United States, such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Wal-Mart for a reason. Drive down any street in America. If you notice a child playing hockey, the odds are good they’re using Mylec’s equipment. It goes together with our dream of having every player and official wearing a USA Ball Hockey patch on their shirt or sticker on their helmet.”
While USA Ball Hockey just celebrated its second birthday as a non-profit organization, Mylec Inc. enters its 51st year. “Growing the sport is both of our main objectives,” states Mylec Inc. owner Ricky Laperierre. “We have several working relationships with NHL Teams that also align perfectly to our goals. We feel staying disciplined to our mutual long-term goals will be critical to our long-term success as partners. As an American company that is already synonymous with the sport, we feel this is the absolute perfect time to partner and grow the game.”
The exclusive partnership binds the two through the year 2025 and focuses on investing assets into sport development to support rinks and programs throughout the country that are sanctioned by USA Ball Hockey. Mylec, Inc. will also be active in all USA Ball Hockey events, such as the Future Stars Invitational, and will be present with the U.S. National Teams.
“USABH and Mylec have worked very hard on this exciting announcement. Mylec is a staple in America for off-ice hockey and is synonymous with quality and American pride,” said Banks. “It’s especially fitting that this partnership between Mylec and USABH is finalized on the 4th of July weekend. We look forward to working with Mylec now and in the future to continue to grow our great game.”
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 Master’s programs and events.
Follow us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @USAballhockey or search: USA Ball Hockey
USA Ball Hockey Announces Staff Applications for 2022 ISBHF Junior and Master’s National Teams
BOSTON — USA Ball Hockey is now accepting applications for volunteer staff. Apply today for the available positions to represent the United States at the 2022 ISBHF World Championships. Applications are currently being accepted for the following:
USA Juniors
U16 Boy’s General Manager, U16 Head Coach, U16 Assistant Coach, U16 Scout U18 Boy’s Head Coach
U20 Boy’s General Manager, U20 Assistant Coach
U20 Girl’s General Manager, U20 Head Coach, U20 Assistant Coach, U20 Scout
USA Masters
Tier I and Tier II Women’s (35+) General Manager, Women’s Scout
Tier II Men’s (40+) Assistant General Manager, Assistant Coach, Men’s scout
To apply, please visit usaballhockey.com/apply. The application window to register will close on July 16, 2021.
We at USA Ball Hockey hope that you remain safe and healthy during these difficult times. We appreciate your support for the sport of ball hockey and your understanding of the challenging decisions USA Ball Hockey and the International Street and Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF) has had to make for 2020 and 2021 events for the safety and health of our members.
The ISBHF Board of Directors have unanimously approved that, should the global health and travel situation allow, the calendar for 2022 events will be as follows:
2022
World Men’s and Women’s Championships – Canada, June
World Juniors (U20 Men, U20 Girls, U18 Boys, U16 Boys) – Slovakia, early July World Men’s (40+) and Women’s (35+) Masters Divisions – Czech Republic, September
On behalf of USA Ball Hockey and the ISBHF, we would like to express our thanks to everyone for their ongoing patience and support as we navigate the ball hockey family and emerge from this period of uncertainty.
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 Master’s programs and events.
Follow us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @USAballhockey or search: USA Ball Hockey
USA BALL HOCKEY ANNOUNCES STAFF FOR U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM COACH
Prospective USWNT Player Pre-Registration Now Open
(BOSTON, MA) – USA Ball Hockey today announced that it has selected the remainder of its staff for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) as it prepares for the World Championships in Manitoba, Canada in 2022. The staff will join USWNT Head Coach Scott Hicks.
The staffing announcement was made by USWNT General Manager Angelo Terrana. “We had many talented and dedicated individuals to consider when making our selections. I am confident and excited that this group puts us in the best position to win the gold medal for our country,” said Terrana. “Each and every one of these individuals was selected based on the skills, background, and experience they bring to the table.”
The selections announced today, include:
Assistant General Manager, Kendra Pasciucco
Kendra is a long-time hockey player and coach. She participated in the National Sports Academy in Lake Placid before being recruited to play at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. Kendra is also currently a member of the U.S. Women’s Masters Team scheduled to compete in 2021. She also coaches and plays locally in Virginia.
Assistant General Manager for Scouting, Jason Kelly
Jason has a long history of developing and supporting women’s ball hockey. He has served as the general manager of the USWNT on several occasions and is a tireless advocate for growing the game. Jason runs Cool Hockey Events, the organizing entity for several of the largest ball hockey tournaments in the country, including the North American Ball Hockey Championships. He is also the General Manager for the U-16 New Jersey Girls Ball Hockey Team.
Assistant Coach, Amber Moore
Amber has been playing hockey for almost 25 years and won a silver medal with the USWNT at the 2017 Ball Hockey World Championship. Prior to her time with the USWNT, Moore played defense for the Metropolitan Riveters in the inaugural season of the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL). Since 2018, she has served as the Head Coach of the Washington Wolves women’s ice hockey team. Moore is an alumna of the San Jose Jr. Sharks program, as well as Cornell University, where she played both ice hockey and women’s rugby. Moore lives in Washington D.C. and currently plays ice hockey for the Chesapeake Bay Lightning.
Assistant Coach, Brett Berger
Brett is currently the Chair of the Sports Management department at Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio. Before taking the position at Lourdes, Berger served as the Women’s ACHA Division I Head Ice Hockey Coach at Adrian College. During his time coaching, Berger amassed a record of 261-87-22, which included a national championship title, 10 national tournament appearances, 5 Regular Season Championships, and 4 League Playoff Championships. He was named ACHA National Coach of the Year in 2017. Berger also served as the Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach for Team USA during the World University Games in 2017 and 2019.
Assistant Coach for Special Teams and Skill Development, Jake Denne
Jake grew up playing ball and ice hockey in the Pittsburgh area and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University. In 2014, Jake began coaching women’s hockey with the Stanley Cupcakes. Since 2016, Jake has served as an Assistant Coach for the USWNT Masters program. During this time, he has helped to organize training camps and monthly strategy sessions for countless players.
Assistant Coach for Goaltending, Ashlynne Rando
Ashlynne played four years of women’s Division I hockey at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. As a four-year starting goaltender, her name is all over the program’s record books. She is second in Raider history with 5507:00 minutes played in her career, third in program history with 2,459 saves and is tied for fourth with 32 victories. After graduating from Colgate, she was an assistant coach and goalie coach for the Houston Wild Hockey Club. In 2017, Rando returned to New York as an assistant and goalie coach for Selects Academy in Rochester. Following Rochester, she served as assistant and goalie coach at her alma mater, Colgate University.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PROSPECTIVE PLAYERS
USA Ball Hockey is finalizing the dates and locations for the evaluation camps for USWNT players. It is anticipated that the camps will begin in late Spring or early Summer of 2021. Host cities and dates will be announced on the USA Ball Hockey website and through our social media outlets. It is highly encouraged that all players hoping to be evaluated for the USWNT for the 2022 World Championships pre-register to receive email updates. Prospective players can register here: https://usaballhockey.com/uswnt/
For additional information, please contact:
Angelo Terrana
General Manager, USWNT
USA Ball Hockey
202.365.3749
Cory Herschk
Director of Hockey Operations
USA Ball Hockey
412.334.4800
Find us on the web at USABallHockey.com or follow us on Twitter @USABallHockey or on Facebook & Instagram by searching “USA Ball Hockey.”