Coaching Staff

Ben Frank

President

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.

Tomas Kapusta

High Performance Tier Program Director

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Tomas can't even imagine doing anything in life that didn't involve teaching and coaching youth hockey players. Growing up playing hockey since he could walk, Tomas knows the sport inside and out. Tomas is originally from the Czech Republic, and was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 1985. Playing at a professional level for over 20 years, Tomas also represented his country at the Olympics in 1994 and at the World Junior Championship in 1985. With his passion and love for the game, Tomas strives at bringing out the highest potential of each and every single player.

Darren Berezowski

Coach & Director of Player Development

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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.

David Vychodil

Head Skills & Strength Conditioning Coach

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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.

Josh Newton

Head Coach & Skills Instuctor

Josh was born in Leduc, Alberta, Canada and that is where his love for the sport began. Moving to SoCal when he was 9 years old, Josh brought that passion with him. Josh brings over 20 years of coaching experience, and can't envision doing anything else. His love for the game is what fuels him to continue to give back to the sport. He does his best to not just help young players become better at hockey but help mold them into becoming young men and women.

Tony Steege

Head Coach & Skills Instructor

Tony coaches because he loves the game of hockey and wants to pass his passion of the game to today's youth hockey players. Growing the game in SoCal and inspiring kids to fall in love with hockey is a huge motivator for Tony. Some of his biggest mentors growing up were his own coaches, and he hopes to be a role model for his players today.

Oscar Huezo

Head Coach & Skills Instructor

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 Miklovich

Head Coach & Skills Instructor

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.

Robert Sherrick

Head Coach

Robert brings years of coaching experience to the Jr. Reign, and is excited to share his knowledge with his players. He is committed to continued development of each player, and looks forward to seeing progress

James Dragescu

Head Coach

James comes to the Jr. Reign for the 2022/23 season, and will bring a strong background of elite level coaching.

Blake Clouser

Head Coach

Blake will join the Jr. Reign for the 2022/23 season and is super stoked to get started.

Ty Loosemore

Head Coach

Ty will be a new addition to the coaching staff for the upcoming 2022/23 season, and is prepared to see the continued development of players in the organization

Rob Bishop

Head Coach

Rob will join the organization for the 2022/23 season and will be based out of the Carlsbad location. Rob is super passionate about coaching, and is looking forward to joining the Jr. Reign Nation

Jonah Munholland

Head Coach

Jonah will be joining the organization for the upcoming fall season, and will be based at the Carlsbad location. The Jr. Reign are super excited to see Jonah in action!