Founder & Former Professional Hockey Player

Believe it or not, Richard Keyes was Kalamazoo’s first professional hockey player. After retiring from a life-changing 9-year professional career, he returned to the area where he grew up to help other young hockey players achieve their dreams.

Skating Coach & Kinesiology Trainer

At only four years old, Jacque first strapped on her skates and competed as a senior-level figure skater for 14 years. For the last 25 years, Jacque has coached figure skaters and hockey players at all levels.

Player Development Coach & Mentor

Born and raised in West Michigan, attending East Kentwood, I played youth hockey primarily for Detroit Honeybaked (1995) but had stops at GRAHA, Holland and Belle Tire along the way.

Goalie Player Development Coach & Mentor

Steve has been deeply involved in the West Michigan hockey community throughout his life. He began his journey learning to play goalie at GRAHA, developed his skills during his high school years at West Catholic, and continued playing at the collegiate level with club hockey at WMU. His passion for the game only deepened when he transitioned to coaching. Now, Steve is dedicated to helping young goalies not only master the art of making the next save but also develop a lifelong love for the game.

Skating Coach & Mentor

Born and raised on the East side of Michigan, Abby began skating at the age of 4. Abby is a US Figure Skating Double Gold Medalist, having passed both her senior Moves in the Field and Free Skate tests. Abby's passion lies in teaching young skaters to reach their goals by sharing her love for the sport that shaped her into the person she is today!

Skating Coach & Mentor

Catherine is a student at GVSU majoring in Sports Management. She is a very outgoing, fun person who loves to skate and be around people.

Player Development Coach & Mentor

With over a decade of experience in the sport, Coach Jenna brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role as a hockey skills coach. A former collegiate player with a background in exercise science, Jenna is dedicated to help developing players at all levels. Her expertise spans technical skills, sport-knowledge, and strength conditioning, tailored to maximize individual and team performance. Jenna's coaching philosophy emphasizes a balanced approach that combines rigorous training with positive reinforcement, ensuring players not only improve their skills but also foster a love for the game. Outside of coaching, Jenna is a senior at Grand Valley State University and hopes to further advance her education in the exercise science field. She enjoys mentoring young athletes using a holistic approach, helping them achieve their full potential on and off the ice.

Player Development Coach & Mentor

As a Grand Rapids native, Collin grew up training with Coach Keyes while playing for GRAHA, Blades, and Fox Motors. He continued his career playing varsity for Catholic Central High School where he was captain of his team. Past injuries shortened Collin's freshman season at Xavier University before he decided it was time to give up his playing career and accept the opportunity to give back to the game he loves.