STAFF

Michael Taylor III is no stranger to hockey in the Berkshires. Michael was a product of St Joseph Central High School where he played all 4 years of varsity hockey, winning one Hennessy League Championship & finishing 4th in the state in scoring his Senior Year. Mike then branched off and played one season at the CP Dynamo 18u AAA before heading to the CD Selects Junior program in the EJ. From there Michael went back to Massachusetts to play for the Springfield Jr Pics for two seasons. Mike quickly got into coaching right after his playing career. He was involved in youth hockey in Berkshire County & learn to skate program. He was a part of the rebuild of the Wahconah Warriors Hockey program. Mike joined the program and within two seasons took the program to the Western Mass Finals. Mike has been on the 2006 Academy staff for two seasons. Mike is currently a scout for the Danbury Hat Tricks in the NAHL

Barry Cassevoy is an accomplished hockey player and coach entering his fourth year with the Atlantic Coast. His hockey career began in Jamestown, NY, where he played four years of varsity hockey in high school before advancing to junior A hockey with the Buffalo Lightning Jr A in the OPJHL. He enjoyed a successful collegiate career at Morrisville State College, where he was part of a team that won a National Championship. Afterward, he transferred to Worcester State College to finish his degree while continuing to play hockey. Since graduating, Barry has remained active in the sport, participating in men's leagues and coaching youth teams.

Barry and his family reside in Ludlow, MA, where he continues to share his love of hockey by coaching and watching kids grow and learn in their hockey experiences.

Coach Dan Kearns has been involved in the game of hockey for 40+ years. Coach Kearns played High School Hockey for St Josephs (Pittsfield MA) where he was 3x All League & Regional Goaltender. Coach Kearns lead the Crusaders to back to back State Finals, from there he went on to play under the “Coaching Great” Brian Foster at Trinity Pawling School NY where he still holds the single game save record with 73 in a game vs Avon Old Farms. After TP Coach Kearns went on to play at UMass Dartmouth before suffering a career ending Knee injury. His coaching started at the age of 25 where he coached various age & skill levels. At 29 years old he was hired as the head coach of Taconic High School. In his 6 seasons the Braves qualified for 6 straight District Tournaments, 3 League Titles & 1 District final Championship. From there he went onto coaching AAA Hockey with the New England Falcons (now MassConn) where his 2001 AAA team won the peewee Minor “FED” Championship. Coach Kearns also won the EJEPL AAA 2001 Bantam Minor Championship with the Atlantic Coast Aces. Coach Kearns was a part of the start of Atlantic Coast Hockey Club, over seeing a big portion of the Spring & Summer Program. Coach Kearns is currently on the 16U Academy coaching staff.

Paul Traynor 

Playing Experience : Winnipeg Draft Pick (NHL), Kitchener Rangers (OHL) Albany River Rats (AHL), Rochester Americans (AHL), Syracuse Crunch (AHL), Team Canada

Current Position : ACA 18u Head Coach

Josh Rabbani

Playing Experience : St Louis Bandits (NAHL), RPI NCAA D1, Germany Pro League

Current Position : NCDC Scout (Idaho Falls SpudKings), ACA Hockey Ops Director

Braden Doyle

Playing Experience : LA Kings Draft Pick (NHL, Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL), Boston University (NCAA D1), Northeastern University (NCAA D1)

Michael Taylor

Current Position : ACA 16u Head Coach, Danbury Hat Tricks Scout (NAHL)

Jeromey Rancourt

Playing Experience : Twin City Thunder (NCDC), Plymouth State University (NCAA D3), Port Huron Prowlers (FHL)

Jake King

Playing Experience : Pope Francis Prep, Boston Jr Bruins NCDC

Zak Brazis

Playing Experience : University Of New Haven

Current Position : Green Bay Gamblers Scout (USHL), Neutral Zone Scout

Barry Cassevoy

Playing Experience : Buffalo Lightning (OJHL), Morrisville State College (NCAA D3)

Current Position : CEH Spring/Summer Youth Hockey Director

Dan Kearns

Playing Experience : Trinity Pawling Prep, Umass Boston (NCAA D3)

Current Position : ACA u14 Head Coach

Kailey Smith

Playing Experience : Cushing Prep, Sacred Heart University (NCAA D1)

Lily Brazis

Playing Experience : Cushing Prep, Northeastern University (NCAA D1)

Ava Doyle

Playing experience : Cushing Prep, Curry College (NCAA D3)

Pete Raggi

Playing Experience : AIC (NCAA D1)

Current Position : Coach Worcester Railers 2012 (Ranked 11^th in US)