Mission Statement

I grew up in southern Vermont and have been a lifelong hockey player and coach. After playing through high school and college, I have continued my hockey “career” by playing adult hockey in western Massachusetts and beyond. I began coaching hockey in 2007 and have acted as a coaching coordinator and supervisor in youth hockey for years. Introducing hockey players to the joys of hockey - and showing coaches how rewarding coaching can be - is one of the most fulfilling and gratifying activities I have experienced and I love being able to pass on my love of hockey and all it can bring to new generations of players and coaches. 

When I’m not playing hockey, I’m often riding my bike (gravel or mountain), hiking, or hanging out with my family. In my daily life, I’m an attorney in Springfield, MA with a broad litigation and municipal law practice. 

I have been so excited to get involved with the Holyoke Hockey Club because its purpose - clearing hurdles to introduce young people to ice hockey in a welcoming way - reflects my strong belief that hockey should be for everyone. Ice hockey has given me so much over the years and I’d love to do whatever I can to ensure others have the same opportunity that I had. 

At the age of 5 my parents signed me up for a learn to skate program at our local rink. After learning the basics of how to skate I started to play ice hockey in our Parks and Rec league.  I continued playing throughout my childhood and into high school.. I attended college in Minnesota and played a year of college hockey. As an adult I have played off and on and continue to love the game as much as I did when I was a child. 

I’m a Physical Education teacher and believe that everyone should find at least one activity that will keep them active and moving. Hockey is not always easily accessible to all youth for a multitude of reasons. The Holyoke Hockey Club works to remove barriers to accessing this great game. I look forward to witnessing the smiling faces and joy of the youth participating in our program. 

I grew up playing soccer in Maryland, so hockey wasn’t really on my radar as a kid or teenager. My love for hockey grew through my kids and their first experience with a learn to skate program. I was able to see first hand how incredibly special the hockey community can be. I fell  in love with the game so much that I actually started playing as an adult.  It was one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. 

With four years of dedicated experience as the owner and head coach at Olympia Strength and Conditioning. I have  honed the expertise to elevate athletes to their peak performance. Specializing in sport-specific training, I  integrate cutting-edge techniques and personalized programs to enhance strength, agility, and endurance on the ice. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, I combine a passion for hockey with a deep understanding of athletic conditioning, ensuring that each player not only meets but exceeds their potential.

As a young girl growing up in Detroit (Hockey town!), I actually had little exposure to hockey. Detroit had one City owned hockey rink. My first opportunity to play hockey came when my softball coach invited me to join the Detroit Police Athletic League team with her daughter. We were the only two girls in the program. Unfortunately, after only 2 seasons of playing hockey, it was determined that girls could not continue playing after PeeWee, so I hung up my skates until years later when I connected with the Brooklyn Blades, a women’s rec hockey team. I continue to play rec hockey with the Stars, a woman’s organization based in West Springfield and a local coed pickup league. I’ve participated in local youth hockey as both a hockey mom and a coach with the Nonotuck Valley Knights.

Beyond the rink, I am a local Real Estate Broker and the proud owner of a successful eLearning business.

I’m so excited to be part of the Holyoke Hockey Club - breaking down barriers to access and creating a welcoming space for all kids to enjoy the sport of ice-hockey.