Hockey Coaches

Coach Kevin Arvay grew up playing hockey in Rochester, NY at the AA and AAA level.  Kevin played Varsity High School Hockey at Fairport High School.  After graduation, he went on to play on West Virginia University’s Club team.  Kevin has been coaching both the Falcons and Pineville’s Youth League for multiple seasons.  In 2021-2022, Coach Arvay was the Head Coach for 14U Red.

Bill played forward for Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, New Jersey; Merrimack College in the NCAA Division I Hockey East; and juniors with the New Jersey Rockets.  Bill captained his prep and junior teams, and his junior team claimed the Silver Medal at USA Hockey Nationals.  Bill’s coaching tenure includes over 20 years of head coach and development roles with the American Eagles, New Jersey Titans, Red Bank Generals, Hockey Tech International, SCE Hockey, Steel City Selects, and Next Level Hockey.  Bill has officiated hockey for 20 years for the ECHL and for the NCAA Division I,  WCHA and ECAC hockey divisions.  Bill has refereed multiple USA Hockey National Championships as well as conference and Frozen Four college championship games.  Bill’s league experience includes administrative and management roles with the ECHL, USHL and NHL.​  Coach Bill has been with the Falcons 16U age division for the last four seasons.

Contact: (732)-895-0921 wbredin20@gmail.com

Jackson is a defenseman and currently plays for NCAA D3 Trine University in Angola, Indiana.  Before college, he played two seasons of Canadian Junior A hockey with the Toronto Patriots and the Aurora Tigers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League and the Nepean Raiders of the Central Canada Hockey League.  Jackson played prep school hockey for two seasons in the MPHL for Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh.  He played youth hockey with the Pineville Falcons through 16U.  Jackson coaches Pineville Youth League and Falcons Clinics when he is home from school over the summer and holiday breaks.

Contact: (803)-493-5398 jackson.clark5398@gmail.com

Coach Grady is the power skating instructor for the Pineville Falcons Travel program. In addition, he also helps to coach the in-house teams and “Learn-to-Play” sessions. Grady grew up playing AAA hockey in Pittsburgh, eventually making his way to Shattuck St. Marys in the small town of Fairbault, Minnesota. Grady finished his competitive hockey career at Ohio University.  He has been coaching and officiating in Charlotte since 2016.

Coach Brandon has coached the Pineville Youth Hockey League since 2014.  He coaches youth and adult hockey clinics at the Pineville Ice House.  Brandon grew up in Michigan playing AAA travel hockey and Tier III Junior B level hockey in the CSHL.  Brandon has been a Head Coach for the Falcons at the 12U age level for the last two seasons.

Contact: (704)-574-8033 brandon.corter@gmail.com

Matt is a defensemen that played NCAA DIII ice hockey at Elmira College before transitioning to play pro hockey.  He played junior hockey in the National Collegiate Development Conference(NCDC) for the NJ Hitmen and Connecticut Junior Rangers. He finished his High School career playing two years of prep school Hockey at the Canterbury School in New Milford, CT.  Matt has been a member of the Pineville Coachig Staff since 2016 helping run camps as well as coaching in our Youth League. 

Mike played his Junior hockey in Canada prior to playing at the University of Miami (Ohio).  After college, Coach Mike signed his first pro contract with the St. Louis Blues where he spent a handful of seasons playing for their American League affiliates and the NHL club.  Mike went on to play in Europe in both the DEL and KHL leagues.  Coach Mike has been with Pineville for the last three seasons coaching Youth League and various clinics.

Josh has played Hockey at Pineville since 2003 where he played for the Jr. Checkers, Flames and Falcons.  During his High School season, he was the captain for the 18U A Falcons team. He then attended UNCC where he played on the 49ers ACHA club team.  Josh has gone on to serve his country and is a member of the US Air Force.  During his free time, he plays in Pineville Ice House Adult League and is on the ice coaching for Hockey Learn to Skate, and Falcons Youth League.

Coach Hayden grew up playing AA and AAA Hockey in Charlotte and played for the Team Carolina Jr. Team in the MJHL.  He has previously coached for the Falcons with teams and as a skill coach for over 4 years.  Hayden coached for TPH for 3 seasons as a skills coach and also has the opportunity to coach at the USA Hockey Development Camp at Kent State University.  Hayden founded PREform Hockey Inc, a skill development program where he has coached AAA, Prep School, Junior and Professional players.  Coach Hayden will be the 2021-2022 Falcons Skills Coach.

Contact: (980)-328-9168 preformstrength@gmail.com

Coach Mike grew up playing travel hockey in Northern VA.  After high school Mike moved to Charlotte to attend UNCC where he played & coached the UNC Charlotte Roller hockey team. His coaching career started at the age of 13 as an assistant skills coach for his younger brothers travel team and for the last 20+ years he has coached hockey off and on at various skill levels & age groups from 8U to 18U.  Coach Mike will be the 2021-2022 10U Black Head Coach.

Member 2006 US Olympic Speed Skating Team - Torino Italy.  USA Speed Skating Team Member 2000-2006 & Lifetime Federation Member.  Coaching since 1999.  Beginner - Advanced Hockey & Speed / Power Skating Instructor.  Instruction of all ages and abilities of basic skating fundamentals.

Contact: (704)-689-1931 claymull@hotmail.com

Coach George grew up playing travel hockey in Northern Ontario and has been coaching at the Pineville Ice House for over 7 years. George has years of experience coaching both goalie specific and teams.  He has most recently been the Assistant Coach for the 2020-2021 Falcons 14U AA.

Contact: (980)-298-1931 george.thompson30gt@gmail.com