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our mission

 As players, coaches, managers, directors, and business development leaders at the grass roots level to the top tiers of the game, we have been there and done that. Whether you're searching for a hockey development program, a business model that works, or guidance for the next steps in your hockey career, we put our experience and progressive approach to work for you​

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MATT BERTANI

With over 10 years of professional hockey experience, Matt has been an Assistant Coach at the highest levels.  Most recently, he coached South Korea's U 20 team to a gold medal which promoted them to Division 1A.  Matt has coached at all levels of hockey starting at the youth levels and eventually making it to the NHL.

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EXPERIENCE

South Korea National Team Coach, U 20 and U 18

NHL Assistant Coach - New York Islanders

ECHL Assistant Coach - Johnstown Chiefs

ACHA Assistant Coach - Penn State University

USA Hockey Coach - Level 5 - Presenter

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Penn State University - BS Kinesiology

Derry Area School District - Teacher

USA Hockey Coaching Level 4

OUR TEAM

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JANINE WEBER

A perennial NWHL All-Star and current member of the Connecticut Whale, Janine was a founding player in the inaugural NWHL season with the NY Riveters. A member of the Austrian national and Olympic teams, Janine has competed in 10 World Championships. 

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JAMES MELLO

As co-owner of RI Hockey Academy, James specializes in goaltending instruction and one-on-one skill development. James starred as a Rhode Island high school goaltender at LaSalle Academy before heading to Dartmouth, where he is a member of the college's Athletic Hall of Fame

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With over 25 years of pro hockey experience, Toby has served in roles ranging from president to head coach, general manager to scouting director and player personnel coordinator.

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