This is my third year as Head Coach of the Northeast Passage UNH Wildcats Sled Hockey Team. Our competitive team is made up of UNH student-athletes as well as a non student athletes who travel from Northern Maine to Southern Massachusetts. We compete in the Northeast Sled Hockey League against teams from CT, PA, NJ, MA, NY and NJ. Every player has an inspiring story. . . from 14 year-old David, to Craig, a returning US Marine with a single amputation. I am happy to say that off the ice I get to provide Strength and Conditioning coaching to our student athletes as well as to players who are able to take advantage of Northeast Passage's individualized training. As the season progresses I will keep you updated on our progress, our stories and our love of the game.
Here I am fine-tuning a play with #7, David Eustice, age 14.
Mark Priest, age 28, in blue and UNH student, |
Black Lab, Orbit, Mark Priest's service dog, is attentive to Mark throughout our two hour practice. |