2026-2027 TRHC Coaching Staff Announcement

The Toms River Blackhawks are proud to announce our coaching staff for the 2026/2027 travel hockey season. All head coaches are listed below for the respective age levels and teams that they will be coaching next season. We have a very qualified and dedicated coaching staff lined up to lead our Toms River Blackhawks teams next season.

We will assign the remainder of our Assistant Coaches and Team Managers after tryouts are completed, pending approval from the TRHC Executive Board. 

For additional 2026/2027 season information and all tryout dates and times, please visit our website at http://njblackhawks.com/. 

If you have any questions regarding the upcoming hockey season, please contact our TRHC Executive Board at trhcboard@gmail.com.

 

2026/2027 Toms River Blackhawks Head Coaches

• 18U (AA / A) - Mike Caufield / Gage Grist

• 16U (AA / A) - John Costello / Pete Nork

• ​14U BLACK - Josh Schnoor

• 14U RED - Stephen Rizzolo

• ​12U BLACK - Jay Nicoletti

• ​12U RED - Jimmy Constantino

• 10U BLACK - Travis Wood

• 10U RED (A/B) - Dan Carey

• 8U BLACK - Justin Beeden

• 8U RED - Bryan Strazzella

• 6U/8U Mite ADM Program - Jesse O'Donnell

• Hockey Director 14U/16U/18U - John Costello

• Hockey Director 8U/10U/12U - Jesse O'Donnell

• ​Head of Disciple & Safety / SafeSport Coordinator - Ken Yasenchock

NOTE:  Exact playing levels to be determined after tryouts are completed and are based on the overall team skill level per age group.  Number of teams will be based on the total number of contracted players during tryouts and are subject to change.  All Assistant Coaches and Managers for younger age levels are assigned after our 2026/2027 tryouts are completed, pending board approval. All our coaches are USA Hockey certified.

 

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