Picinich Youth Sports
COACHES
"Behind every fearless player is a fearless coach who refused to let them be anything but the BEST they can be"
Donnie Picinich
Head Coach / Owner
Donnie grew up playing multiple sports, but nothing taught him more about dedication, hard work, and resilience than Ice Hockey. His passion and love for the game is second to none! He created this program to ensure EVERYONE has a place to play hockey. Coach Picinich has dedicated his life to youth athletes and youth development.
Qualifications: USA Level 4 Hockey Coach
CPR - First Aid Certified
Safe Sport
NJ 7th Grade Middle School Teacher
Currently Coaching Club Hockey for the Montclair Blues Hockey Club.
Garden State Youth Hockey League Champion - 2016 PW Ice Dogs
Marcin Roszkowski
Skills Coach
Marcin grew up playing the game at a high level, he played his youth seasons with the Jersey Penguins, and Juniors with the NJ Wildcats. A 4 year starter at Clifton High School, he posted strong numbers and won 3 Passaic County Championships and 1 League Championship. Marcin would go on and attend William Paterson University were he would win a Super East Collegiate Hockey league Championship in 2010. Marcin has been with the program for 6 years now. His playing abilities are a huge asset to the club. He brings passion, dedication and a strong work ethic. Marcin will take the role as the programs skills coach. Skating, shooting, stickhandling.
Qualifications:
Level 2 USA Hockey Coach
Safe Sport
First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
Collegiate Hockey Experience
Tier 1 Hockey Experience
Giorgio Scalone
Assistant Coach / Media Production
Giorgio grew up playing soccer, baseball , and ice hockey. His love and his passion for the game started the moment he learned to skate at 6 years old. He brings passion and heart every time he steps out on the ice. He works hard each day to improve his abilities on and off the ice to be able to give the players a great experience. Not only does he help out on the ice, he also is the programs Media Production manager. He manages the teams Instagram as well as capturing great moments on and off the ice.
Qualifications: USA Hockey Level 2 Coach
Safe Sport
Currently Coaching Club Hockey for the Montclair Blues Hockey Club
Garden State Youth Hockey League Champion - 2016 PW Ice Dogs
Club player Sacred Heart University
Bachelor's Degree in Video Production
Mark Sadowski
Assistant Coach / Skating and Skills
Mark grew up in Buffalo, NY, playing multiple sports, but hockey was always his true passion. Mark began playing at the age of 4, and has continued playing recreationally to this day. Mark played Tier I travel hockey, high school hockey at St. Joe’s Collegiate, a year of Juniors and a year of ACHA college hockey. Mark was also a referee for seven years, reffing as high as the Junior hockey level in the tri-state area. Mark brings his years of experience playing youth hockey and experience as a referee onto the ice as a coach. Mark helps develop and execute dynamic skating drills and skill-enhancing drills on the ice that will help skaters advance their abilities and further develop their game.
Qualifications:
USA Hockey Level 1
Safesport
CPR - First Aid Certified
Currently coaching travel hockey at the Squirt level for the Montclair Blues Hockey Club.
Previously have coached with the Montclair State Arena house league and Junior Rangers program.
Bachelor’s degree from SUNY at Buffalo.
Master’s degree from NYU.
CONTACT
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Coach Donnie Picinich
Tel: 551-265-2681 Email: picinichyouthsports@gmail.com