Hockey Development Committee (HDC)

Dylan is the head coach of the Hopkins Highschool Boys Varsity Hockey team. As the coach in chief for HYHA, Dylan will look to:

• Increase collaboration among HYHA Coaches and the Hockey Development Committee
• Including periodic all HYHA coaches meetings to share knowledge & challenges as well as learn from outside resources to further enhance coaching knowledge
• Establish a stronger connection between the Youth Program and High School Program
• Create comprehensive coaching resources that include overall resources as well as age-specific development programs

For Caitlin, HYHA is more than just a hockey program—it’s a home. As a parent of three players, she has spent the last five seasons on the board in roles such as Treasurer and Ice-Scheduling Liaison, witnessing firsthand how the sport shapes young lives.

Caitlin’s dedication to community-based sports is rooted in her academic background at the University of New Hampshire. There, while working in the Athletics office for the men’s and women’s hockey programs, she authored a senior thesis on the vital role youth sports play in shaping a child’s life path. This philosophy was solidified during a professional tenure with USA Hockey. After earning the prestigious Brian Fishman Internship, Caitlin spent four years managing programs for the national governing body, including the 2005-06 Pre-Olympic Tour for the U.S. Women’s National Team. Whether at the national office in Colorado Springs or traveling with the National Team Development Program (NTDP), Caitlin saw that even elite athletes perform best when they are part of a tight-knit, supportive community that plays for one another.

Holding a USA Hockey CEP Level 1 certification, Caitlin understands the technical side of the game but remains focused on the bigger picture: ensuring every kid in Hopkins has a place to develop. As President, she is committed to leveraging her national-level expertise to cement a culture of hard work, inclusivity, and momentum, ensuring HYHA continues to be the heart of the Hopkins community for years to come.

Jack is currently the head coach for Hopkins Bantam A. He grew up and played youth hockey at HYHA before playing four years of varsity hockey at Holy Angels from 2000-2004, playing on the 2002 state championship team. He then attended Colorado College from 2004-2008 earning his degree in Economics (BA) as well as First Team All-America, WCHA Defensive Player of the Year, and WCHA Scholar Athlete awards. After college, Jack played 8 years in the NHL for the New York Islanders, Nashville Predators, and Washington Capitals.

Jack has coached at HYHA since 2015, working with all levels from Mites to Bantams. He also was an assistant coach for Minnetonka High School from 2017-2021 coaching the defense and penalty kill, helping Minnetonka win their first state championship in 2017. Professionally, Jack owns his own business and is currently a franchisee of Culvers.

Jack loves working with all levels and believes in fostering a culture of being a good teammate while allowing kids the freedom to make creative plays on the ice.

Dylan has spent the past 8 years coaching Mites through Peewees with Hopkins as well as 4 years coaching 10U & 12U with Hopkins Park. Prior to his time with Hopkins, he coached peewee and bantam B1’s with Armstrong Cooper and bantam B1 with the Duluth Lakers. Coaching carries into his career as well where he coaches cross-functional business teams on new product innovation within the food CPG space. The dynamics of team building, trust and collaboration shape his philosophy and approach. Currently acting as the Peewee A head coach and Boys Travel Director, Dylan seeks to leverage this approach to create a stronger program and development system, guided by a clear vision and connectedness between levels. He also brings a unique playing experience having played through peewee in Canada, bantam in Western NY, high school hockey at Wayzata, junior hockey in Montana and a year at Gustavus. These varied experiences have helped shape his understanding of the game and the skillset and mindset needed to succeed as a hockey player which he applies across his roles with HYHA

Bryan is a former high school varsity player for St. Louis Park and has spent the last nine years coaching at every level from Mites through Bantams. His coaching philosophy centers on a comprehensive understanding of both individual skills and team systems, ensuring players develop the technical foundation necessary for competitive play.

Bryan is a firm believer in the unique advantages of a small association, where a tight-knit community fosters stronger connections between families and more personalized growth for every athlete. Above all, Bryan is committed to fostering a culture of sportsmanship, emphasizing that the most critical element of player development is mastering the number one rule: being a good teammate.

Alex works with the St Louis Park Youth Hockey Association to ensure that the Hopkins/Park girls hockey program is effectively developing, supporting, and encouraging girls youth hockey players. 

Alex has coached hockey for over 30 years working with both Boys and Girls from the Mite to College level players.  On a professional level Alex founded Bisbee & Associates 1997. B&A is a consulting firm that supports energy efficiency. B&A provides executive strategic interaction and is typically an influential participant in establishing overall management focus.

Nick is currently the assistant coach for several Mite teams and the Mite liason for the HDC. Nick grew up playing hockey in Eau Claire, WI. He played high school hockey for Eau Claire North from 2003-2007, playing in the 2006 state tournament. He played one year of juniors in Minnesota and his team played in the national tournament. After juniors, Nick played hockey for four years at St. John’s University.

Nick collaborates with all of the Mite coaches to ensure consistency in player development. He works with coaches to welcome new HYHA families and create a positive introduction to hockey. He believes that all Mite players should focus on working hard, having fun and being a good teammate.

Andy brings a lifelong passion for goaltending to the Hopkins Youth Hockey Association. Growing up playing goal in Edina, Andy began coaching summer goalie clinics at just 15 years old and continued through high school, developing an early instinct for teaching the position.

After college, Andy extended that commitment to the ice by helping with tryouts and goalie clinics for Northern Colorado Youth Hockey before returning to Minnesota. From 2011 to 2013, he served as the goalie coach for Hopkins High School. Since then he has been coaching goalies within HYHA, working with players across every level from Mites through Bantams.

Andy's coaching philosophy is simple: every kid deserves the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential. That belief has guided his work both on the ice and in the community. He served five years on the HYHA Board before joining the Hockey Development Committee. Andy also serves as the Goalie Coordinator for District 3 Hockey, representing the interests of goalies across the district.

Off the ice, Andy has spent over two decades building and leading a successful mortgage business, managing a team of more than a dozen employees in addition to his own production. His leadership extends to the industry level as a founding member and Chair of the Ethics Committee for his trade association…a reflection of the same values of integrity and accountability he brings to youth hockey.

Tradition Hockey is a program focused on developing youth hockey players in all aspects of the game, both on and off the ice. Tradition Hockey focuses on instilling qualities like hard work, sportsmanship, respect, vision and fun throughout all its training sessions.  

DEVENIR Goaltenders mission is to make each goalie mentally sharp, more confident and efficient, physically stronger, and enhance the passion to play one of the most demanding positions in sports.

To achieve this requires a strong emphasis on save selection, movements, and the ability to focus.

No two athletes are the same. Each goaltender will be coached and mentored as an INDIVIDUAL first, by creating a system that works for them.