Hockey Coaches

Coach Nick grew up playing travel, high school, and college hockey (ACHA DIII) in Western, PA. While playing, Nick got very involved in coaching which has spanned a career for 15+ years with everything from 8U to Club College. While coaching, Nick has worked in multiple rinks and also was a Private Lesson and Skills Coach for different organizations. This led to Nick starting his own hockey business which included running camps, clinics, lessons, player advisor, video breakdown, and more. After many years in Pittsburgh, Nick was ready to move to a different city and was able to join the Pineville Ice House team as an Operations Manager. He currently is a USA Hockey Level 5 coach involved with the Falcons Youth League, Adult and Youth Clinics, and Private lessons. 

Contact: (980)-435-7050 nick.battista@pinevilleice.com

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.

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 Alli, a native of Western, PA, where she served as the Head Coach for the South

Hills Panthers [SHAHA] 12U-19U Girl’s Teams. Alli took on coaching their Girl’s

Program in the summer of 2019. Prior to this she spent time throughout their

organization as a skating and skills instructor. Before coaching, Alli grew up playing

Girl’s AAA and Women’s college (ACHA DII). There she was awarded ACHA DII All-

American and All-Tournament Team for multiple seasons. Alli is excited about the

continued opportunity to help develop the Falcons Program and contribute to the future

growth of girl’s hockey in the Charlotte area. She is currently a USA Hockey Level 5

coach involved with the Falcons Youth League and the Adult and Youth Clinics.

Contact: alli.paratore07@gmail.com

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

Coach Kleckner grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, playing AAA and Junior Hockey in the tri-state area. He was a part of the Charlotte Rush's inaugural team in 2015-2016 and their National Championship team in 2016-2017. After his time with the Rush, he committed to play NCAA DIII Hockey at Bryn Athyn College. Following his collegiate career, he immediately got involved in coaching as he became the Assistant Coach for NCAA DIII Arcadia University, a first year NCAA Hockey Program. Most recently, he was the Associate Head Coach of both the Charlotte Rush's Elite and Premier teams. Coach Kleckner will serve as the Charlotte Rush's Elite Head Coach and Premier Assistant Coach this upcoming season.

Contact 610-739-4273 tkleckner@charlotterushhockey.com

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.