Coaching Staff

Ben is the president of the Jr. Reign youth hockey club, and has an intense passion for growing young people through this amazing sport. Ben is originally from Toronto, Canada and grew up playing hockey his entire life. He played collegiate hockey at the University of Toronto and eventually played professional roller hockey in SoCal. The sport and the people he has met through it has done so much for his life, and he wants to share that special experience with as many kids as possible so that they too can be positively impacted. 

David Vychodil is a head coach in high performance teams and skills development for the club. David focuses on the skills and strength conditioning of the players. He loves coaching doesn't see it as a job; but more of a mission and destiny. David is originally from the Czech Republic, and played professionally in leagues across the globe for many years (most notably ECHL, USHL & Czech Extraliga). David's passion and commitment to his teams will last a lifetime. 

Darren Berezowski is a youth hockey coach and Senior Business Executive with over 25 years of experience. Darren grew up in Calgary, Alberta Canada, and played elite level youth, junior and College hockey. He started coaching hockey in 2008 with Anaheim Jr Ducks and joined the Jr. Reign in 2011. Darren is passionate when it comes to youth hockey development, and you can find him all over the Jr. Reign Tik Tok account. 

Sean grew up in Southern California and has been playing hockey his entire life. Growing up, Sean won multiple CAHA and SCAHA championships and eventually attended Powell River's BCHL camp for Junior A. Seans biggest influence in the game of hockey are his parents and the coaches that he had playing youth hockey. Sean coaches hockey because his kids are super into it and he wants to be there for support and to share knowledge from his playing days. 

Oscar coaches hockey to help serve as a resource to young players who want to learn and develop their skills and sense of the sport.  Additionally, he strongly feels hockey and other organized sports not only help improve athletic ability and competitive drive, but grant invaluable life skills and lessons helping players achieve success in their endeavors outside of sports. Oscar played collegiate roller hockey at CSULB and brings his knowledge of the sport to the ice.

Gabe coaches hockey because he loves seeing the excitement and fun the kids have when they get to step on the ice or seeing the enjoyment they get from playing.  Gabe has coached for 7 Years with the Jr.Reign, and like many of our coaches, doesn't see himself doing anything else. Gabe played his youth hockey with the Jr. Reign, and credits the organization as shaping him into who he is today.

Brett Roble started coaching in 2021, assisting 8U kids at Empire in Ontario. In 2022, he became an assistant coach for Empire Ontario's 10U B team, focusing on developing goalies and defensemen. Brett also coached Jr. Reign during the Spring season and looks forward to coaching with them in the fall. As a player, he excelled as a goalie and played for various teams in Southern California. Brett's love for hockey and working with kids drives his coaching passion. His most memorable experiences include traveling to Moscow with the Jets and playing in the 9280 Pond Hockey Tournament in Keystone, Colorado. The New York Rangers hold a special place as his favorite team.