Coaching Staff
Are you interested in coaching?
If so, please take a moment to fill out this form which will be sent directly to Joe Lapenna for follow up.
For questions about our coaching staff, please email:
Joe Lapenna, Director of Coaches
Coaching Staff 2026-2027:
8U Capital Thunder
- Head Coach: Chris Keeton
- Asst Coaches: Wesley Montserrat, BJ Field, Nate Clough, Joe Lapenna
10U Capital Thunder - Non-Tier
- Head Coach: Travis Henry
- Asst Coches: Geoff Goolsby, BJ Field, Nick Arnold, Rene Ramirez, Kevin Torbik
12U Capital Thunder - Non-Tier
- Head Coach: Joe Lapenna, Director of Coaches
14U Capital Thunder - Non-Tier
- Head Coach: Stanley Newton
- Asst Coach: Lindsey Hawes
- Asst Coach: Ryan Gundred
High School Capital Thunder
- Head Coach: Greg Fox
- Asst Coach: John Borysek
14U AA Capital Flames
- Head Coach: Bruce Barragan
- Asst Coach: Matt Wicks
16U AA Capital Flames
- Head Coach: Scott Folena
- Asst Coach: Nino Balestrieri
- Asst Coach: Pavel Pustovoy
18U AA Capital Flames
- Head Coach: Zach Zweber
- Asst Coach: Matt Strinden
Goalie Coaches
- Matt Wicks, Lindsey Hawes, John Borysek, Rene Ramirez
USA Hockey Coaches
USA Hockey makes an unequaled commitment to coaching education, which means that members of USA Hockey receive unrivaled support and resources for developing young players. The Coaching Education Program requires both certification and registration to be eligible to coach. Registration is done online on a yearly basis. Certification is also required.
To learn more visit USA Hockey!
