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​
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.
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
Penn State University - BS Kinesiology
Derry Area School District - Teacher
USA Hockey Coaching Level 4
OUR TEAM
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.
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
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.