| Brian Shantz |
Coach |
Squirt |
Brian Shantz, a native of Edmonton, Alberta arrived in San Antonio in October 1994 to play for the CHL Iguanas, San Antonio's first professional hockey franchise. Coach Shantz began playing hockey at age 5 and by 16 was playing Juniors. He played a total of 12 seasons of professional hockey. He played in the Memorial Cup for the Kamloops Blazers of the WHL in the 1989-1990 season, was a two time Ken Mckenzie Trophy winner and received the Bill Levins MVP trophy in the 1995-1996 season while playing for the Iguanas. During his pro career he made stops in Italy, Erie, Pennsylvania, Shreveport, Louisiana, and Fort Wayne, Indiana to name a few. |
| David Stewart |
Coach |
Squirt |
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| Doug Tresnak |
Coach |
Bantam |
Originally from Michigan coach Tresnak developed a love for the game of hockey while playing with his brothers in his back yard and in the competitive youth leagues in and around the Detroit area. |
| Chance Bowlin |
Coach |
Bantam |
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| Michael Sultan |
Coach |
Peewee Black |
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| Jeff Campbell |
Coach |
Peewee Black |
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| George Cyhaniuk |
Coach |
Bantam |
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| Paul Blum |
Coach |
Peewee Black |
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| Andy Rosengard |
Coach |
Midget |
Coach Andy grew up in New Jersey. His competitive hockey experience ended at the ripe old age of fourteen. However in the thirty three years since he hung up his skates he has taught the game of hockey to players of all age groups and has coached teams in various divisions and levels of play. His philosophy on coaching is a simple one: First and foremost, have fun. “When a child is having fun doing what they love to do, it is easier to teach them new skills and systems.” On the ice, Andy challenges his teams to step up and give it their all. Off the ice, Andy stresses the importance of being a responsible individual, a good student and a good citizen. Before each game Andy will talk to his players about life skills and how to incorporate them into their hockey playing. Andy’s son Danny plays on the team. |
| Gerald Smith |
Coach |
Midget |
Coach Gerald was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. His hockey exposure came via his wife, Evi and his son’s interest of the sport in Stuttgart, Germany. A short time thereafter, Gerald began supporting the Stuttgart EC youth hockey organization supporting the kids and their development. As time passed, he further involved himself in the upper management of the German ANL equivalent team and its Junior equivalent team working with the youth organization’s parent, Stuttgart Rebels. Gerald’s philosophy on coaching is to support your child as long as they demonstrate a love for that sport and provide them the tools to become the best they can be. Additionally, leverage the team concept to develop them into leaders. As we desire our youth to have fun, we must challenge them. Ice hockey is a competitive sport that drives every ounce of one’s heart and is a conduit that provides one a sense of purpose. My off ice approach is simple, champion yourself, your education, your character and your dreams which should directly affect your prosperity in the sport as well as in life. Gerald’s son Darryll also plays on the team. |
| Jesse Edelman |
Coach |
Peewee Silver |
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| Shane Walls |
Coach |
Peewee Silver |
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