Rich, a Level 4 certified coach, brings 16 years of coaching experience along with over 50 years of playing experience to North Pittsburgh.  Born and raised i St. Catherines Ontario, Rich played Mite through Midget youth hockey throughout the Niagara region.

Coaching Experience

• Head coached ADM through 14U at both the Foxes and NP Wildcats organizations
• Assistant Coach, North Catholic Varsity
• Head Coach, North Catholic JV
• Head Coach, North Catholic Middle School

Coaching Accomplishments

• Helped lead NP Wildcats to PAHL Championship appearance in 2021
• Lead North Catholic Middle School to a PIHL Championship in 2021
• Lead North Catholic JV to a PIHL Championship in 2023

Coaching Philosophy:

• Align a player's MIND-BODY-SPIRIT by providing character development in the context of hockey, stressing the values of Integrity, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, Confidence, Humility and Self-Discipline.
• Provide the most positive experience possible in a fun yet challenging environment.
• Teach skill development and zone systems, via small area and full ice drills.