AV AVALANCHE COACHING STAFF
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Tyler played the game for 19 years including Juniors out in Minnesota. At Aliso Viejo Ice Palace, his love for hockey started when he was 3. Tyler has been coaching for 9 years now and loves giving back to the sport that gave so much to him growing up.
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As a lifelong player of local travel hockey in Southern California, his passion has always been the ice - dedicating himself to the game and his players. With 26 years of coaching experience, Sean has led several teams to SCAHA and State Championship titles for 10U and 12U levels.
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Following a successful Tier experience with BCL, Warren became a coach in 2003, where he started playing hockey - at Aliso Viejo Ice Palace. During this time, he attended ASU and was the President of the Division-2 ACHA team. Despite being away at college, Warren returned every summer to coach at the Aliso Viejo Ice Palace.
Warren was appointed as the head of coaching for the youth rec program at Aliso Viejo in 2014. Warren's passion for developing young athletes led him to join the California Goldrush Hockey Club as an influential coach.
Currently serving as the Director of Coaches for the AV Avalanche, he understands the importance of nurturing both skills and character development for youth hockey players, fostering growth on and off the ice.
Warren believes instilling a love for the game while focusing on skill development, strategic play, and character-building is crucial to a player’s success. His coaching style emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where players can thrive. He strives to be a positive role model and teach important life skills such as integrity, perseverance, and resilience.
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As a product of the Aliso Viejo Ice Palace, Aaron now has the privilege to give back and coach hockey. Having versatile knowledge as a goaltender and player gives me a unique approach to coaching. Aaron always brings lots of enthusiasm, passion, and patience to help players hone their skills and find love for the game.
After Aaron started with roller hockey, he made the switch to ice at the 14U level, playing for OC. After finishing 16U with OC he moved to the Ontario Reign for 18U. With the Reign, Aaron got his start in junior hockey with the San Diego Sabers in the WSHL. After two years in the WSHL, he made his transition to coaching.
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Justin is a seasoned hockey mentor with a deep passion for nurturing young talent. With over 15 years of coaching experience, Justin has had the privilege of guiding numerous aspiring athletes towards achieving their goals.
He has played a pivotal role in shaping the development of a remarkable young player, Oliver Kanat who successfully earned a spot in the highly competitive Western Hockey League (WHL); plus countless others at the Jr/College levels. Through a combination of personalized training, strategic guidance, and unwavering support, Justin instills in his athletes the necessary skills, discipline, and determination to excel both on and off the ice. His dedication to fostering growth and fostering a love for the game makes Justin a highly respected coach in the hockey community and a huge asset to the AV Avalanche.
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Nick has been a hockey coach at AV Ice Palace for 20 years, coaching all levels from learn to play to Tier travel. In 2016, Nick founded Silver Hockey School. Through growth of summer camps and an in-house program, Silver Hockey School has become home to 100 players of all ages. Success of Silver Hockey School has led to formation of The Aliso Viejo Avalanche - inaugural SCAHA season 23/24.
As President of the AV Avalanche, Nick is focused on growing the game and the local hockey community.
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BOB WALSH
Entering his 26th year as a professional hockey coach in Southern California, Bob is looking forward to the inaugural season for Aliso Viejo Avalanche - where he began his coaching career in 1997.
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Growing up in South Orange County, KC got his start playing roller hockey and was a part of numerous state and national championship teams as well as the USA U19 Junior National Team.
He pursued a playing career through Junior hockey and onto college where he played NCAA Div. 3 at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and won MASCAC conference championship.
After finishing Junior and college hockey on the east coast, he returned home and began his coaching career. Over the past 11 years, he has worked for the Jr Ducks and Goldrush hockey clubs as well as 8 years with Santa Margarita Catholic High School where he was a part of 3 State Championship teams and 2 National Championship teams.
KC is thrilled to be back at the Aliso Viejo Ice Palace. He will be working with the 12U age group this year at the Avalanche and additionally with the rink’s in-house program as well as JSerra Catholic High School.
Outside of the rink he enjoys live music, sports and spending time with his dog, Gordie.
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Lucas grew up playing hockey in Southern California and went on to compete at both the junior and collegiate levels. He spent two seasons with the Eugene Generals (Jr. B, NPHL) in Oregon before moving on to play two years of Jr. A with the Pembroke Lumber Kings of the CJHL in Ontario, where he served as an assistant captain and became a two-time CJHL champion.
Lucas continued his playing career at Westfield State University in Massachusetts, competing at the NCAA Division III level for four years and graduating in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication.
His coaching journey began in 2008 as a skills coach under Larry Barron. In 2015, Lucas transitioned into club coaching with the Jr. Ducks and Newport Mesa High School. He then spent six seasons with Goldrush and is now entering his fifth season with the Mater Dei High School hockey program.
Lucas is passionate about developing players both on and off the ice and is excited for the opportunity ahead with the Avalanche family.
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Collin began his hockey journey in 1999 at Lakewood Glacial Gardens. As a youth player, he competed with several local travel teams before leaving for college in Northern California. During this time, his passion for hockey persevered. Upon returning to Southern California, Collin transitioned into coaching, giving back to the same programs that shaped his early playing career.
With over a decade of coaching experience at OCHC and The Rinks, Collin is known for his strong emphasis on skating fundamentals and hockey IQ. His player-centered coaching philosophy is focused on developing well-rounded athletes prepared to compete at the next level.
Collin is excited to bring his experience and passion for the game to the Aliso Viejo Avalanche as he begins his first season with the program.
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I began playing hockey at age 5 in Costa Mesa and developed through South Coast Hockey Club before continuing my minor hockey journey with the Jasper Bears in Alberta. I later played Tier 1 AAA for LA Hockey Club’s 16U team.
After my playing career, I transitioned into officiating—working games at all levels up to the ACHA—and attended development camps for the AHL, WHL, and USPHL. My passion for the game eventually led me into coaching, beginning with Aliso Viejo’s in-house program. I then spent four years coaching club hockey with the Goldrush and, for the past three years, I’ve also been proud to coach the Saddleback Unified School District’s Varsity Division 3 high school team.
Now, I’m grateful to be back where my coaching journey began—coaching for the Avalanche and helping develop the next generation of players.
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Grew up playing in Southern California for the 1993 Jr. Ducks, where we attended the Quebec Tournament along with winning 2008 Regional Championships and getting a bid to Nationals. Played Juniors for the Helena Bighorns (NORPAC) and Twin Cities Northern Lights (MJHL) while finishing up playing in college for Robert Morris University.
Ive been coaching club for 7 years now with the California Goldrush and JSerra Catholic High School. Over the course of the years, winning 1 ADHSHL Division 1 League Championship, 2 CAHA State Championships and 1 SCAHA Championship. Looking forward to training high level and intuitive players here at the Aliso Viejo Avalanche. -
Sean began his hockey journey in 1999 playing roller hockey at the Santa Fe Springs Center Court. By 2004, his passion for the sport led him into coaching youth hockey at the same rink, where he continued to develop his skills both as a player and a mentor.
In 2009, Sean began competing in NARCh tournaments with travel roller hockey teams, gaining valuable high-level experience. He later advanced to the minor leagues, playing in the AlAHL during the 2016 and 2018 seasons.
Transitioning into ice hockey, Sean joined the AV Ice Palace in 2022, working with the Silver Hockey School. The following year, in 2023, he expanded his coaching career by joining the AV Avalanche organization, where he continues to share his knowledge and passion for the game.
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